The Story of Yang and Raven (All Scenes)

[@RoninEternal]

"Baker of cookies and slayer of giant monsters." Real supermom right there 🤣😍👌

[@eugenestevenkong9430]

Summer best mom

[@ThePivot44]

She was talking about Summer, not raven

[@snakeslife-uroborodjinn790]

She was talking about Summer in that scene...

[@____-cb6pm]

@@eugenestevenkong9430 you sure 💀(Summer)

[@eugenestevenkong9430]

@@____-cb6pm Oh...

[@depressedbreakfast2614]

*i put Ruby in a wagon and headed out* I love how casually she said that

[@SandyTheDesertFox]

Aight imma head out

[@lucifer-librarian9562]

Better sister then her mother was a mum

[@watergirl929]

I can’t imagine how long she got grounded for lol

[@hansolav5924]

@@watergirl929 You're assuming Tai even noticed. or that Qrow tattled, and Tai was aware enough to give a shit.

[@cosmicqrow9159]

every pedo in a courtroom

[@wingadept8793]

I wonder what Raven is sorry for. Sorry for leaving Tai and Yang all those years? Sorry that she's passing on this burden onto her? Sorry for not being an actual mother to her? Or sorry for running away yet again?

[@ImStrange_]

Maybe all of the above.

[@lobamonster4766]

Sorry for everything

[@saramations]

I never fully figured it out either because Yang response is, "yeah, me too."and she cried pretty hard after she picked up the lamp. I assumed it was for the argument because they can both agree on that. Whatever it was, Raven was being genuine.

[@shippernessity]

All of the above. I think there's a resolution going on between them in the end part.

[@JA9339]

@@saramations she’s crying because her mum as always card more about herself then anyone else. Like yang said the relic paints a target on them and raven let her daughter have it

[@raemelv2226]

Okay but can we just appreciate Tai for a sec, that man is just gold

[@SandyTheDesertFox]

i rly hope he gets Raven to portal him to Atlas so he can finally get some well-deserved screentime ghvddygdszg

[@SirFooplesTheThird]

Tai is underrated af

[@MiracleX19]

I can't unhear Church from Red vs Blue. It's weird how much acting range these guys have despite being an indie company.

[@Deadwarrior000]

@@MiracleX19 They aren't an indie company? They are owned by Warner Brothers. Like they haven't been indie for over a decade maybe a little longer.

[@exudeku]

@@MiracleX19 yeah, sad that the Church we know since S1 is "gone"

[@CoffeeManiac20]

*Neo sees Raven* Neo:'ight, I'm heading out

[@Mewhenigetyou]

Also NEO:*silver or white eyes happeneds*

[@nilethompson1618]

That fight was a little above her paygrade.

[@kaylapuppyss]

Neo would’ve had her shit rocked lol

[@jade.z19]

@@kaylapuppyss I honestly don't think so, Neo vs Cinder without Maiden powers would be a normal win for Neo, and Maidenless Raven vs Maidenless Cinder would also be an easy fight for Raven I think Season 4 Raven's probably the BEST close combat Huntress in existence before and after maiden powers, so it's the highest bar around. Season 2 Neo vs Raven I think Neo just never prepared for it and didn't plan to get her hands dirty fighting her, Raven would most likely win, but the closest person to beating Raven without Maiden powers in a 1v1 is indeed Neo. It's not a complete curbstomp is all I'm sayin' Literally just above her paygrade

[@digimonalvatrax2738]

She better-

[@PrincessLockette]

I was so proud of Yang for standing up to her mom in the last scene 😊

[@ImStrange_]

Me too :)

[@ishirotanaka]

@@ImStrange_ Yeah, they do grow up fast don't they?

[@IggyBitz]

Imo Maya Yang peaked at this point Not really a fan of her now but I do like her there

[@foam3132]

Legit Raven is the worst parent ever. The only parent who is just as bad is Marcus Black, who decided that beating the shit outta his son for, presumably, close to 2 decades. Arguably thou, these two horrible parents taught their kids to stand up for themselves, Yang when she stood up to her mother, and Mercury when he killed his father

[@PrincessLockette]

@@foam3132 Willow now ranks pretty high up there as well

[@dmi6101]

Excellent voice acting, when Raven defends herself "I've stared death in the face." and all that. She sounds more defensive than convincing.

[@pinkrose7708]

She could've been talking about Salem😮😮😮

[@MissusAnon]

I'm not sure if people have noticed that Raven's a classic case of someone with avoidant attachment issues. When you look at those moments of vulnerability, you see a broken person who is completely distrusting of others, someone who wants to love but is hurt to the core and can't. That is not to say that she is the victim here, as she has done many terrible things along with her tribe. But after V9, I'm thinking that something DID happen with Summer, something so irreversible that it changed her for the worse just as much as it changed Qrow. She's revealed herself to be a person lacking empathy in wanting to seem tough, that the strong live and the weak die, and all that. We eventually see that this is a facade. In fact, when she cares about people she cares about them so much that it hurts her too much to hold on, because she's afraid it'll just be taken away. She couldn't just be honest about Salem, because she knew that they'd fight against her no matter what she said. I wouldn't be surprised if Raven let that life-changing injury happen to Yang in order to try to discourage her from being a huntress-- from being scouted by Ozpin and eventually led to fight against Salem. And trying to get Yang to join her tribe with that same end. And finally, Raven's semblance. Portals that lead to people she cares most for. How appropriate for someone who is too afraid/runs away and cannot bring herself to forget about her loved ones. Eventually she always returns.

[@davidkoudelka10]

You have a point in all this. She does seem to have Avoidant Attachment Issues. The one thing I disagree with you is that Raven let Yang lose her arm. Raven is a b***h, I think we can all agree on that, but I don’t think she would go that far to dissuade Yang. Though I certainly agree that Raven would try to convince Yang to stay with the tribe (as seen in her first meeting with her). When Volume 10 comes out, I am SO interested in what Raven has to say about her and Summer’s mission. I got my on theories on what happened, but I guess we’ll see.

[@NioGetsume]

@@davidkoudelka10 I'd wager that if she was aware of Yang's fight if anything stopped her it was fear of Adam. Regardless of how he lost in the end, no longer at his best and slipping because he couldn't handle his emotions, at his best he was dangerous enough that I think she'd hesitate. But it might be more likely that she stopped herself from watching Yang after that single save to make herself keep that promise of Yang only "getting one save." I'd guess that her not being aware because of something like that is more likely.

[@davidkoudelka10]

@@NioGetsume Oh by all means, Adam was a FEARSOME fighter, but one that Raven may have been able to defeat (being a maiden and all, albeit leaving with a few wounds maybe) and would have regarded with contempt. She definitely knew Yang lost her arm after the Fall of Beacon (as evident by her meeting with Qrow), but likely only learned after the incident occurred.

[@Deidara90430]

Raven saving Yang from Neo just shows she still somewhat cares for her. Raven is still my favorite character. Just hope she comes to help everyone in Volume 8.

[@lobamonster4766]

I think she'll always protect her in some way no matter what tbh, but it also seems that she WANTS to reconnect with yang too you know?

[@jasontheros2236]

Neopolitan Fr

[@forrestannis909]

Just imagine maiden training between Raven & Penny, that would be interesting. Raven training Penny until she learns how to use her maiden power.

[@the_spoken_stallion]

Raven is gonna have to show up again she may not have the relic but she’s still a maiden

[@olib6954]

nEo hI

[@AiroDusk]

Honestly, Raven may have not been there for her, but her motherly instinct is definitely present.

[@kingsmithy]

......THHHHHAAAAANK YOUUUUU!!!!!

[@kingsmithy]

I mean, Come On, those Tears from her Argument with Yang in Volume 5 have to mean At Least.....SOMETHING!!!!!!

[@AzraelAsItGetsVtuber]

She's a better mother than most parents who leave their children, that's for damn sure. Most of them just end up leaving their kids and never bother to check in at all. Raven has literally been in Yang's life more than most people are willing to give her credit for. Not to mention that instead of running like everyone else claims she does, Raven had actively became the reason for Yang going down the path of a huntress and the reason she's gotten as strong as she has. Sure, some kids force themselves to become stronger in those cases, but it was literally what drove Yang day in and day out and that has ultimately shown in this video. As a wise bird once said, "That's real Mom of the Year material, Sis."

[@roleemack1535]

@@AzraelAsItGetsVtuber exactly honestly children like birds have to fly away someday and be strong enough to look after themselves

[@sheridanwolf]

I’ve only seen this now, but yes someone who gets it

[@Jayk-kz7sh]

Probably old realization people have already had ages ago during volume 3, but when Qrow shows the old team STRQ photo to Yang (around 3:28) he subtly moves his thumb to cover Raven’s face. Like he knows Yang and Raven’s relationship is complicated and is almost trying to spare her feelings or distract her from her mom

[@digimonalvatrax2738]

True saw it as well

[@kaylapuppyss]

After watching V9, Raven’s reaction and the way she is explains so much, I wonder what she knows about Summer’s disappearance.

[@anthonybouffiou153]

I love how at 3:29 qrow covers Raven, it helps show that despite how rough he is he takes care not to upset them.

[@Blu_Lace]

Qrow: “but you’re a tough egg” The double meaning/pun of this is great since Raven can literally turn into a Raven and Yang is her daughter and birds lay eggs! Puns run in the family it seems

[@johnrhogan2908]

The only scenes missing are with Yang confronting Raven outside her tent, and the discussion in the tent.

[@ImStrange_]

Confronting her outside the tent is in the video. The discussion inside the tent is not, however.

[@johnrhogan2908]

For me, that's the only thing missing. And, I like that discussion, too. Shows how Raven leaving Yang really affected. Still, love yer videos, especially with Blake & Yang, which is the longest surprisingly. :)

[@ImStrange_]

@@johnrhogan2908 Thanks!

[@ctcdreamer]

I’m of the belief that Raven will get killed and/or sacrifice herself trying to protect Yang (something Yang will unfortunately have to witness) and Yang will inherit the powers from her mother. Yang is like her mother in many ways. Although I’m still trying to figure out why she never told ANYBODY that her mom is a maiden. Like I’m pretty sure she didn’t even tell Blake so I’m curious to see if and how that’s going to play out.

[@JxJ-Station]

So much for no more lying and half truths right?

[@lindseyaguilar3134]

That would be interesting, equally as interesting when Salem finds out that Cinder hasn't told her about Raven either.

[@tsonich]

I doubt that will happen, it’s highly unlikely.

[@tsonich]

If sinder couldn’t take out Raven, the only I might think possible is Salem herself

[@qjtvaddict]

Salem only needs the maidens for the relics. The spring one is no longer needed as she has the lamp

[@athenadixon2110]

The way Raven finally broke down was immaculate! Excellent voice acting :D

[@roleemack1535]

Like all of us she is human she never wanted war of violence but deep down she just scared little girl woman sister mom friend it only makes sense

[@littlelotus4572]

I love how people think that yang hasn’t taken any of her father’s advice and yet she does show more brain in her fights if you pay attention

[@TheEman590]

Whoever says that is blind as a bat. Of course she took Tais advice and is fighting smarter. I'm beginning to think certain watchers don't pay attention

[@janpfg2822]

I don't know why but I really love Raven because I am so invested in her. I really love Yang and Raven and I really hope we will get at a point where the two maybe can start over. I also have the theory that if we get a STRQ flashback episode that then we will see a Raven that is a lot more like Yang and a Qrow who's so much more like current Raven. I really hope that we will get a lot more Raven Yang interactions in the future :(

[@jasminealfaro6331]

JanpfG 282 omg me too cause I really miss her and I’m looking forward to their relationship in the future!

[@bHersheyAngel]

I'm right there with you. I'm writing a fanfiction about Raven during her time at Beacon. I really hope one day they'll show us a flashback of team STRQ. I also have a theory that the reason Qrow showed up so quickly to save Yang and Ruby was because of Raven.

[@artisticcannibalism1350]

Hate me if you want but I hope the two never reconcile. Summer was Young's mother, Raven was just the egg donor.

[@janpfg2822]

@@artisticcannibalism1350 I won't hate on you and neither do I want to "convert" you, but just as a suggestion, what would be if there might be a legitimate and "good" reason for Raven to do that. I mean Summer left one day, maybe Raven did for a similar reason or maybe, if not as sympathetic, had a kind of understandable core idea leading to her action?

[@artisticcannibalism1350]

@@janpfg2822 Let me ask you a question: What if Raven wasn't Yang's mother, would you still want Yang to reconcile with this complete stranger? PS Summer didn't leave, she went missing in action and is now presumed dead. It may not seen much but there is a world of a difference between the two.

[@dfyuh7108]

When yang cries after getting the relic.. yeah that hits so hard

[@dvkgaming5863]

I really think a STRQ flashback would answer a lot of questions. Did Raven really leave Team Strq without a word or did she have knowledge about Salem that didn’t coincide with what Ozpin said and the rest of Strq didn’t want to believe it? Idk why but I feel like Tai is hiding something...

[@demon108hunter6]

Yeah like everybody in team STRQ had a role to play summer had silver eyes, Qrow is Ozpins agent, Raven is the spring maiden but what about tai he had no point for being in that team. Which is why I think he’s hiding something

[@dvkgaming5863]

@@demon108hunter6 I think Tai is the one that pushed Summer to go on that mission and Raven found out, that's why she is pissed at him and never went back. Idk if Tai is actually Ruby's dad or not, but I feel like Summer and Raven were really close and she blames Tai for her death.

[@boop3nowurded538]

@@dvkgaming5863 woah good theory :0!

[@BylethEisnerThreeHouses]

@@dvkgaming5863 Why would she go back to Tai at the end of 5 though

[@dvkgaming5863]

@@BylethEisnerThreeHouses she had no other way to get out. Vernal was the only one in her tribe that she had a connection too

[@angellmaeroberson3169]

The audacity of that woman leaves me speechless

[@jaycee1670]

This is one hell of a comment.

[@Deadlyflash7285]

A odd mother and daughter relationship.

[@aerohydra3849]

Hmm maybe Yang is secretly the most spoiled daughter, her mom always gives her what she wants: Saves her from Neo in V2, Gives her the way to Qrow and some extra info on the way in V5, and then the relic at the end of it all lol. /s

[@rick7424]

@Dragon fist Spoiler: no.

[@rick7424]

@Dragon fist That isn't volume 8.

[@kikiblack9230]

An*

[@MrOzair78]

@Dragon fist I doubt

[@Riinkun]

god. This entire supercut but especially their last conversation in V5 hits SO different now after volume 9.... it's incredible how such a small thing opened up so much from what we've seen before

[@anthonyworstell3768]

I relate to Yang in many ways. The first being that I’ve never met my real father, I had stepdads that took up the mantle of fatherhood. But, still to this day, I’m determined to find my biological father-wherever he is-and find answers about the other side of my family tree. Years of searching goes by, and then when I finally reached adulthood, I get a strange text from a person who’s name I’ve never heard of. Turns out, my mom knew exactly who she was. Someone who was actually searching for me for years: my long lost cousin from my father’s side. I had many questions, some that brought me closer to understand the other half of myself. Although this doesn’t bring me closer to my real father, I’m proud to reconnect with my cousin. Strangely enough, my long lost cousin knew my other cousins from my mother side of the family. A small world we live in, indeed.

[@kingsmithy]

...Well, Me.....I Only Knew my Dad's Family Tree.....Not my Mom's Biological Family Tree.....because she was Adopted.....but her Biological Family.....Died BEFORE...I was Ever Born.....Meaning I NEVER...knew my Mom's Biological Family, EXCEPT for what My Face Resembles.....My Mom's Biological Brother.....he Died Before i Could Meet him too.....but at least I know that i have 50% Alaskan Indian Blood in me.....

[@bluecheese7447]

Man that last scene was really something. It really revealed the kind of people Yang and Raven are. Props to the voice actors too. And whoever designed the vault. It's beautiful.

[@clairvaux8459]

Raven had one of the best introductions of all the character. Dramatic music, scared off Neo without actually making a move, daunting presence. We knew from first sight that she's a certified badass. I hope she shows up again and ties up some loose strings with Yang. Not a full reconciliation, perhaps. That might be too idealistic lol... Also hoping for more interactions between the Branwen siblings. 🙏

[@catyrussell3242]

Raven really said: let me pull a phyrra nikos with the ‘I’m sorry ‘ libr

[@dfyuh7108]

LMAOOO

[@jittercritter]

I really love Raven tbh, I thinks she is a complex character and I hope we see more of her. I especially hope we find out what she knows abt Ozpin, and *how* she knows it. The “I used to trust him, too” line really makes me think there’s more to their story than we have seen.

[@whateverandapathy]

Part of me likes to think Yang calls Raven mom for two reasons. -To never let Raven forget that no matter how much she runs, she can’t escape the fact that she is such to Yang. -To keep herself from ever slipping up and becoming just like her.

[@180223]

27:14 Yang really is Summer's daughter

[@litt120]

Love raven's semblance, it basically takes her to anyone who she cares about no matter how far they are ❤️

[@smileysatanson3404]

Raven is the perfect example of the people who has a need to try and convince you that they're not scared yet... she's nothing but a scared little girl inside, all that armour and powers are to set fear in people before they get to know the real her, maybe thats why she ran away, because she was scared to show her true self

[@marcygonzalesgas2humility840]

Coming back here from Volume 9 no wonder she cried she remembered Summer.

[@PrincessLockette]

I still don't understand why Yang refers to Raven as Mom when all throughout this video is proof enough that Raven has been anything but a Mom to Yang.

[@Shiloh_has_a_bird]

It’s a way of guilt tripping her

[@YourAverageKriegsman]

How ya doing mother that hasn't really been a mother at all since my birth?

[@saramations]

Yo dawg, I don't know if you watched the same v5 I did, but Raven was very accommodating towards Yang despite her tantrum in 5.4. Raven gave Yang exactly what she demanded regardless of her own personal views about Qrow and Oz and clearly gave Yang a choice to leave or stay.

[@JxJ-Station]

They still view each other as family despite everything else. On some level they want to love each other but their views are too different

[@Catras_unfairly_gorgeous_smirk]

@@JxJ-Station Agree. One of the only reasons I'm still watching RWBY is cause I wanna see the conclusion of their story. Yang's been searching for Raven her whole life and Raven clearly treats Yang better than she treats everyone else. It's so obvious Raven feels for Yang with how Yang can get under her skin to the point where she makes Raven cry. And I got a gut feeling that the only reason Yang hasn't told the crew about Raven being a maiden is cause that's her way of respecting Raven. Yang knows Raven doesn't want to be involved in this whole mess, so she doesn't put her in a position where she'd be forced to get involved. She leaves the choice to Raven herself. We've seen so many subtle hints that these 2 care about each other and I hope to dear heavens that RT doesn't screw this one up and has Raven redeem herself and make it up to Yang and her brother.

[@animegamer6462]

Love how qrow covers raven's face when he shows the photo

[@redhood982]

The FNDM tends to shit on Raven for leaving Yang and Tai but my theory is that Raven truly loves the both of them but she hides it because she’s secretly protecting them and they don’t know it. Also the reason why I think Tai and Summer are together is because Raven asked her to watch over and keep them safe, Summer is also the only who knows why Raven left. Why Raven is also leading the bandits was so that she can keep them under control and make sure they don’t try to increase in size and overrun Remnant or worse join Salem. The thing is the FNDM is quickly judging her on what she’s doing now not knowing why she’s doing it!

[@kaiz1845]

"There must always be a Lich King" ?

[@kingsmithy]

@RED HOOD Bro, that Exactly what I was thinking!!!

[@Lil_Lohk]

when you heard yang tell her mom to shut up. Did anyone else tried saying it to there mom and got back handed or was I the only one

[@momoyaoyorozud3777]

dude why would u do that XD

[@scarlettthelynx6542]

I'm surprised yall have the audacity to say that to your moms

[@whatcolorisyourwall]

teh drawings are getting better especially on season 6

[@tedgruver7618]

Raven’s first rescue of Yang in vol.2, little did she know that this would be the last time she would see her daughter in one piece considering Adam chops off Yang’s arm in vol.3.

[@thomasraines1396]

Whenever I think of Raven and Yang’s relationship I’m reminded of a quote from Yondu from Guardians of The Galaxy: “he may have been your father boy, but he wasn’t your daddy.” Summer Rose was Yang’s mom in all the ways that actually mattered and Yang clearly admires and loves her calling her “Super mom” along with “Baker of Cookies and Slayer of Monsters” only for that to be disregarded as she calls her “Ruby’s mom”. It’s like those crappy soap opera that change the personality of the characters at the drop of a hat.

[@TheRasengan0]

Well, yes and no. Yang calling Summer "her mom" was, for me, a way for yang to do a middle finger to her mother but also a way to cope. Way was looking for her mother like she said in her backstory and calling Summer "Ruby's mom" is a way to show that Yang is evolving.

[@thomasraines1396]

@@TheRasengan0 it wasn’t her “evolving”, it just happens nor was it a way to give Raven the finger, she legitimately saw Summer as her mom.

[@samuelegaione3953]

Yang and Raven's talk in the vault is one of my favorite scenes of the entire series, Yang practically took the truth and repeatedly slammed it in her mother's face. Hopefully Raven understood that all she did was out of fear and cowardness and not "to survive" how she kept telling herself, maybe she will take courage and help her daughter in the future.

[@kpbennett7743]

They are literally setting up team rwby to be the next 4 maidens. Cinder will think of Ruby (total fixation there), Winter of Weiss, and Raven of Yang. Only one missing is Blake, and the summer maiden hasn't been introduced yet

[@mr.tobacco1708]

I hope not because that would be sooooo cliché but RT writers are so bad.. they probably going to make it :/

[@nyes4596]

@@mr.tobacco1708 to be honest, i think it will be interesting. I mean it will work if CRWBY ACTUALLY trying to make a good show

[@notgettingintotherobot798]

I want raven redemption arc so bad

[@kingsmithy]

Brooooo! I Love Bird Mom Raven Very Badly! I would LITERALLY Kill for Raven's Redemption Arc!!!

[@Arkenstone435]

I mean at this point she doesn’t even deserve it. I don’t wanna see her do like one or two good things and then be instantly forgiven of all of her shit as is the case with most redemption arcs.

[@kZnzhan]

yes i love her alot

[@blackbankai0354]

If I was Qrow, I’d probably always be thinking “I’m not drunk enough for this.”

[@cristiangomezmontt6248]

Vergil 🤝 Raven Refusing to pay child support

[@TheGoldSpirit]

2:12 Raven pullin up with her boss music on some Sephiroth and we still have yet to see her go all out. She was toying with Cinder in V5, wasn't trying to fight when confronted by Qrow, has watched over Yang and possibly Ruby as well (for Summer) She has the most interesting relationship with Yang if only it was focused on with legit good writing it would be great.

[@H5011-p1m]

Lol wtf she definitely wasn’t “toying” with cinder. She was literally pinned down and got lucky that a Boulder landed right on top of cinder before it was too late. And her aura also broke in the end.

[@tedgruver7618]

As far as I know, there’s no way of knowing what Raven thought of Summer compared to Taiyang and Qrow.

[@friiiiidge]

one detail i really like in raven and yang’s conversation is that when raven activates her maiden powers at 25:47 there’s a strong wind and when she deactivates it at 27:03 the wind dies down

[@DiVA-xl6tp]

Now to realize her semblence can take her where yang is so maybe she'll be the one who saves team rwby and jon from that island

[@isadoreuniverse2831]

For whatever reason on why Raven left Tai & Yang, she walked out on a family. She walked out on a kid that needed her. She traded her daughter for a group of strangers.

[@maxwellpeter5955]

Mother of the year, am i right?

[@davidvandersterre]

That first real appearance of raven when Yang was in danger is still one of, if not the most memorable moments of this show. Truly fire 🔥

[@kurokage2337]

Coming back to this reminds me so much of how I felt about how my own biological father isn’t around. I’ve only got my mom’s side and a step-dad. Not for very long, but long enough to pass a year or two. My mother’s raised me alongside my grandmother, and she’s had to play both roles, even if she never meant to. I’ve asked for help from my uncle, gotten tough talks from my cousins with their own families. At the very least, I’ve got a rough idea of what’s right and wrong. I want to find my dad. But at the same time, if I do, I don’t think he’d even recognize me. So, I’d much rather focus on the family I have now.

[@ImStrange_]

I wish you the best of luck if you ever decide to go down that road!

[@IggyBitz]

I can imagine that if Raven returns and dies Yang may become the Spring maiden

[@TURTLE-zj4bq]

TIME STAMP: 23:47 R: I warned you yang, I gave you every opportunity to walk away from Qrow and Oz, So you can believe me when I say this wasn't personal. Y: You opened the vault R: Thanks to the chaos you and your friends caused upstairs, I knew you could handle it, your MY daughter after all. Y: Qrow and Oz told me how the maiden powers are transferred, the girl you found, she would've had to have trusted you if you were in here final thoughts,Cared about you a lot. R: I'm sure they told you plenty and you just sat and obeyed. Y: No, I'm starting to ask questions like you said, so tell me, what happened to the last spring maiden? Did she die in battle? Was it sickness? R: What does it matter to you? Y: I could already see the answer, It's all over you face, How could you!? R: she was scared when we found her, Weak. No matter how much training I put her through, She never learned, she wasn't cut out for this world, and with those powers she would've been hunted her entire life. what I did- Y: wasn't personal. R: IT WAS MERCY Y: which is it mom? are you merciful or are you a survivor? Did you let me walk into that trap because you knew I could handle it, or because I meant you could get what you wanted? R: it's not that simple, you don't know me you don't know what I've been through, the choices I've had to make. Y: your right, I don't know you, I only know the Raven dad told me about, she was troubled, and complicated but she fought for what she believed in whether it was her team or her tribe. Did you kill her too? R: I've stared death in the face over and over again, and every time I've spat in that face and survived because I'm strong enough to do what other won't. Y:Oh Shut Up. You don't know the first thing about strength, you turn your back on people, you run away when things get to hard, you put others in harm's way instead of yourself. You might be powerful, But that doesn't make you strong. R: WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE LECTURING ME!? STANDING THERE SHAKING LIKE A SCARED LITTLE GIRL! Y: yeah, I'm scared...but I'm still standing here, I'm not like you, I won't run, Which is why your going to give me the relic! R: and why would i- Y: BECAUSE YOUR AFRAID OF SALEM! and if you thought having maiden powers put a target on you back, imagine what she'll do if she finds out you have a relic, she come after you with everything she has or she could come after me...and I'll be standing there, waiting for her. R: You don't want to do this Yang. Y: Nope, but I'm gonna do it anyway. R: I...I'm sorry Y: Yeah, me too

[@JuanchoGamex]

Some years later: Yang: "Summer Rose, My mother!" And I really love the bar scene where Qrow tells her off, in the start its not eve "Hey sis" "hey you" or "sister" it's just "Raven... what do you want?"

[@jocelynnewman3302]

RAVENS HAIR BE FLOOFY ALSO HER HEIGHT GAWD!! -gets the lesbian panic-❤❤❤❤

[@karimjrhabassi94]

Yang: As luck would have it my uncle showed up Me: Hehe luck ;)

[@WeissIsBae14]

Yang’s been looking for her mother for so long and now she doesn’t bother asking her why she left

[@jjilatt123]

She literally asks her why she left in V5C6

[@DeadHeadAhead]

crwby momento

[@DeadHeadAhead]

@@jjilatt123 another unanswered question(

[@anarchygoddess7899]

I'm actually wandering what happened to raven and oz. I actually think I could be something about summer rose meaning oz had planned to send summer against Salem or something like that.

[@Ammy-q4w]

27:27 Knowing what I know because of Volume9, I feel like Raven is apologizing for failing on her and Summer's final mission. If they succeeded, they would have defeated Salem, and Yang would've had a better childhood. However they failed, Summer died, and Yang grew up without a mother and is now having to fight Salem in her stead knowing there's little chance of success.

[@selectivelysocial7117]

So, in the flashback, Yang has black hair. This could just be the artistic style of the flashback and, if you look hard enough, you can see hints of gold in her hair, but it could be something else. Yang's eyes are a mix of Tai's and Raven's, so it would make sense for her hair to do the same, but she just dyes it.

[@jamillatorres7226]

Unless it's the lighting...

[@Shiloh_has_a_bird]

22:32 just a timestamp so I can remember where my favorite scene is

[@TURTLE-zj4bq]

R: I warned you yang, I gave you every opportunity to walk away from Qrow and Oz, So you can believe me when I say this wasn't personal. Y: You opened the vault R: Thanks to the chaos you and your friends caused upstairs, I knew you could handle it, your MY daughter after all. Y: Qrow and Oz told me how the maiden powers are transferred, the girl you found, she would've had to have trusted you if you were in here final thoughts,Cared about you a lot. R: I'm sure they told you plenty and you just sat and obeyed. Y: No, I'm starting to ask questions like you said, so tell me, what happened to the last spring maiden? Did she die in battle? Was it sickness? R: What does it matter to you? Y: I could already see the answer, It's all over you face, How could you!? R: she was scared when we found her, Weak. No matter how much training I put her through, She never learned, she wasn't cut out for this world, and with those powers she would've been hunted her entire life. what I did- Y: wasn't personal. R: IT WAS MERCY Y: which is it mom? are you merciful or are you a survivor? Did you let me walk into that trap because you knew I could handle it, or because I meant you could get what you wanted? R: it's not that simple, you don't know me you don't know what I've been through, the choices I've had to make. Y: your right, I don't know you, I only know the Raven dad told me about, she was troubled, and complicated but she fought for what she believed in whether it was her team or her tribe. Did you kill her too? R: I've stared death in the face over and over again, and every time I've spat in that face and survived because I'm strong enough to do what other won't. Y:Oh Shut Up. You don't know the first thing about strength, you turn your back on people, you run away when things get to hard, you put others in harm's way instead of yourself. You might be powerful, But that doesn't make you strong. R: WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE LECTURING ME!? STANDING THERE SHAKING LIKE A SCARED LITTLE GIRL! Y: yeah, I'm scared...but I'm still standing here, I'm not like you, I won't run, Which is why your going to give me the relic! R: and why would i- Y: BECAUSE YOUR AFRAID OF SALEM! and if you thought having maiden powers put a target on you back, imagine what she'll do if she finds out you have a relic, she come after you with everything she has or she could come after me...and I'll be standing there, waiting for her. R: You don't want to do this Yang. Y: Nope, but I'm gonna do it anyway. R: I...I'm sorry Y: Yeah, me too

[@Shiloh_has_a_bird]

@@TURTLE-zj4bq I- bravo

[@friiiiidge]

@@TURTLE-zj4bq👑

[@doublereel-real]

Is no-one gonna talk about how raven is literally just Vergil? Let's go down the Vergil checklist: Japanese sword that makes portals? ✅ Obsessed with personal power? ✅ Edgy? ✅ Has a white/gray haired brother that is a nice person but irreverent and foul mouthed? ✅ Abandoned their brother by choice? ✅ Has a kid with a prosthetic arm? ✅ I rest my case

[@lolstalgic9602]

You forgot “horrible parent” ✅

[@neopolitan9156]

Thats actually badass

[@canon07]

Also not paying child support ☑

[@pewpewbob4655]

@@lolstalgic9602 Tbf, he didn’t know he had a son until after DMC 5

[@kyleyuen245]

I think it's ultimately great that in the end Raven proves yang right, and all yang can do over she had the relic is cry because for the second time in her life her mother left her

[@TheTenebrys]

Most say that ironwood giving yang the arm seems like special treatment but the guy is rich,heard that yang fought like hell,and he's already missing like half his torso so he knows what shes going through

[@gh0st1yxd29]

Yangs birth Raven: *imma head out*

[@expiredkoolaid_1832]

Can we.. talk about HOW MUCH YANG AND HER MOM LOOK ALIKE?!-

[@EmptyMan000]

Well they are mother and daughter. It's a given.

[@ImStrange_]

I uploaded this video over 2 weeks ago, but it was blocked up until now. I know not many of my subscribers will see it since it's been so long, but I'll leave it up just in case. Enjoy!

[@yuz_ha]

Do you know what video is when Raven takes off her helmet but it's the original animation.

[@ImStrange_]

@@yuz_ha Volume 2 chapter 12, it's the after credits scene

[@batwithfire484]

2:36 look at how her sword clips through her weapon holder Edit: AND ARM

[@kaylapuppyss]

I really hope they give Raven a redemption arc where she arrives in Atlas to give aide to her family and face Cinder once again and again smash her face in.

[@BarstoolBlues33]

Yang and Raven could practically be twins how much alike they look besides Yang’s blonde hair from Tai. Well...also their tempers...

[@EmptyMan000]

Yang has her mother's ferocity, beauty, and strength, but she has her father's determination and kindness.

[@annaheartfilia122]

yang and raven is my fav character and I love they story and mother and daughter forever 💖❤️❤️💖

[@CreepyNess1234]

Spoilers!!!! Not gunna lie the fact that Salem got the lamp and had no confrontation with Yang is a let down

[@kaylapuppyss]

“And I’ll be standing there… waiting for her.” Yang stood and fought against Salem and rocked her shit… sucks that she’s immortal.

[@Heraldo_Del_Mar]

Sooo...are we still gonna ignore the fact that Yang's told NO-ONE that Raven is the new Spring Maiden and how she got the powwrs from the last girl?

[@bensloan3109]

The Yang-Raven plot is my favorite in the series idc fight me

[@kingsmithy]

Raven is Best Mom, Change my Mind, Not Possible!

[@deiondavis6273]

So I have a theory. The reason why raven left is because she wanted to protect yang. She wanted a normal family but instead Tai wanted to help Oz to defeat Salem. Raven didn’t want to get involved a war against Salem. So she thought that maybe if she left, Tai will be able to raise yang and forget about Salem and ask Summer Rose to be with him. And she didn’t want everyone to know that she has the maiden powers too.

[@digimonalvatrax2738]

Or Salem would know she has maiden powers and come after her family

[@BarstoolBlues33]

When Raven and Yang are angry they have the same face lol. That’s how you know they are mother and daughter.

[@HunterXMoon]

In retrospect, Raven was right about Ozpin

[@PRINCESS2527]

@19:00 wait....😳 so raven knew the truth about ozpen and Salem the whole time?!?!! 😳😳😳..Wow I hope they bring raven back cause I have many questions!!! Lol

[@dragosanders4234]

I think since her and qrow was given the bird transformation to be ozpins eyes

[@Sam-kl7zw]

@L E V E L 0 in my opinion, after being given her powers by Ozpin, she begin asking Oz lots of questions to see why would he gave a part of his magic to them, probably thinking that there is more to the story than to what he told to the others about Salem and etc. She probably threatened him which is why he just told her everything.

[@anthonybouffiou153]

If I remember correctly when he told RWBY about salem he also mentioned team STRQ(their parents and Qrow's team) was made aware of salem.

[@Sam-kl7zw]

but he didnt tell them everything about her , right? I bet Raven won’t buy that

[@SliceOfRandom]

That 'Get out of my way' shoulder check 👀.... IF YK *YK* 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@TenzaTengoku]

Why do I have a feeling Yang along other girls are going to become the next season maidens.

[@jonesjones830]

That would be cool to see, but also sad 😭

[@whatcolorisyourwall]

i rlly wanna know more about raven

[@catboymiles7224]

oh the way everything abt raven is slightly recontextualized due to That Scene in v9…

[@InuKruger]

Yang: Weak? I'm you. Raven: I know. You're a f**king disappointment.

[@s.knaturegirl9895]

As luck would have it crow shows up do you still think your a bad luck charm ?

[@kyleyuen245]

1:58 qrow was definitely following them the moment they left the house alone

[@thefiresworddragon927]

3:27 *Tony Stark wants to know your location*

[@dragonninja3655]

Wow, it's almost like they had an entire different story in mind for raven then suddenly decided to change and retcon it after volume three. They had to actively pretend certain previous scenes didn't exist.

[@ohididntseeyouthere2489]

I kinda wished they explored more of Ravens character development

[@decaytred9500]

Imagine Yangs surprise when she found out Salems little secret

[@JayAshBranAudioScripts]

That thumb slide over ravens face means more now that we know

[@saramations]

Fun fact! When volume 2 was new, Raven wasn't a Maiden! Maidens didn't exist until volume 3. That's pure mom energy she's exuding!

[@axo-infinity2217]

Technically, Raven is Ruby's mom as well. And yet we will never get an interaction between the two. :)

[@saramations]

Rip rooster teeth 🫡

[@cherrabenoussama3509]

If a twist by any chance raven was ruby's biological mother then things will be very messed up

[@punkskaterpizza]

Raven does care about Yang just that her pride doesn't allow to show much love for other people besides herself so in a way Raven's pride is what's getting in the way of her trying to have a relationship with Yang

[@fabricatedghost4065]

"I only know the raven dad told me about. She was troubled and complicated but she fought for what she believed in whether it was her team or her tribe... Did you kill her too?" Yang isn't talking about her "killing" Cinder she's talking about old raven the person she was before she ran... Ouch

[@legendaryfrolox6285]

The fact that yang told this to blake and she still ran is proof enough bumblebee was rushed smh

[@gamingwithtdcoco]

Rushed but still good

[@slyscott1430]

"You dont know what I been through!" "I've stared death in the face, spat in it's face, and survived!" "You don't know me!" Wow. This is like every pretender who wanna be that badass but just blabber on about things they've never done, hypocritical to say, or simply haven't been through any of that. Not even close.

[@jamesvanitas]

Basically this. I’ve never liked Raven, just another Shitty Anime Mom in a long line of Sewage.

[@slanetroyard92]

Good old qrow protecting his family

[@hteteaindraykyaw996]

It is such a mystery why Neo's so scared of Raven while she can fight head on with Cinder.