[RWBY] Jaune BS Self Insert

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Neo winked. Ozpin nodded.

Ozpin: "We've offered some considerable incentives to Roman Torchwick through his... Associate here to give us more intel. As it turns out, Cinder's position is a bit more precarious than we thought. Salem has more servants, and a few have been visiting her."

Jaune: "In person?"

Jaune's Brain: Crap that's seriously not good. Salem only had a small team, how many more does she have in this reality? Crap, I can't even remember the OCs I made.

Ozpin: "Yes. We're seeing what we can find out about them. But, Miss Neapolitan guessed you were a double agent and handed over her intel on them to gain an audience."

Jaune: "Ah... I see."

Neo looked smug.

Jaune's Brain: Unless this is a double or triple bluff to infiltrate us back-Gah! Don't overthink it! It's possible to be too paranoid...

Jaune: "Neo... Listen. I'm glad you joined us but-"

Neo: signs "Just make sure Roman and I can retire to a nice beach somewhere and we'll help you out, stud. Maybe give me a baby, hm?"

Jaune: bright red "Uhhhh..."

Neo: giggles silently "You're such an easy mark. It's a wonder you fooled Cinder."

Jaune: flush "Better hope we both keep fooling her."

Neo: "Sure thing, studly. I'm going now."

She walked out. Ozpin and Glynda watched her go. Glynda scowled.

Glynda: "No manners, that one."

Ozpin: "Unsurprising, really." sips

Jaune: "Just make sure she's really gone before you talk about anything sensitive. And watch your food and drink."

Jaune didn't know if his headcanon that Cinder had poisoned Ozpin to make the fight against him so easy was true here, but better safe than sorry.

Ozpin: "Indeed. Well, until you return, please: Enjoy your vacation. You too, Glynda."

Glynda: "I'll do my best."

The holo-call ended. Jaune sighed.

Jaune: "Hey. Sorry you had to resolve a hostage situation while on vacation, Professor."

Glynda: "That is not your fault, Mister Arc. Though honestly, I'm struggling a bit with not having anything to do."

Jaune: "I get it. I've been running at full steam since I got my memories of the future. And I don't think I had a break as the Rusted Knight."

Glynda: paused "... Yes, I suppose you didn't."

Jaune: "If it helps it is as weird for me as you that I end up as the Rusted Knight." He sighed and rubbed his face.

Glynda: "I take it your friends didn't take that revelation well?"

Jaune stared at her, surprised. Glynda smirked slightly.

Glynda: "I am very observant, Mister Arc. I knew you were a fraud from the moment you stepped into this Academy, after all. Ozpin insisted you remain, so you did."

Jaune: "Fair... And no. They didn't."

Glynda: "... If it comes down to it, you still will sacrifice yourself to your fate?"

Jaune: "If I have to? If it saves lives? ... Yeah. I will."

Glynda: "I see why they were unhappy."

Jaune: "I'm not thrilled about it myself, either."

Glynda: nods "I know. But it is admirable you are willing to go through with it if necessary."

Jaune: "I... Thank you, Professor. I appreciate it."

Glynda: smiles "Good. Now, let's get back to your home, shall we? I believe the training will be done for the day. You can go and have some fun."

Jaune: "Thanks... And so can you, you know. I mean, there's gotta be something you like to do outside of work, right?"

Glynda: hums "... I did enjoy dancing. A long time ago."

Jaune: "Well... I'm taking Yang to a barn dance tonight. You're free to show up. I don't think you'll have any shortage of potential partners."

Glynda: flush "Yes, well... Thank you. I will consider it."

Jaune: "Sweet!"

Jaune's Mind: Man though... Glad she's not the type to sleep with her student. Yeah it's hot in porn but definitely problematic in reality...

 

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The barn dance was a bad idea. Absolutely a bad idea.

Yang had gotten there first... In a light yellow sundress. With a red handkerchief in her hair, and a warm smile on her face.

Jaune: "Humina humina..."

Yang: "Heh. What's wrong, Stud? Cat got your tongue?"

Blake: "I thought you'd be angry about that, Yang." She's in a purple sundress with a strap hanging down seductively on her shoulder.

Yang: glare "I am when it's you."

Blake: smug

Jaune's Brain: Oh boy... Please, nobody else-

Pyrrha: "Hello Jaune~!" In a loose white top, long red skirt, and her hair up with a warm smile.

Jaune: "Ah, hey Pyr..."

Pyrrha: "I do hope I can get a dance in?"

Jaune: "Uhhhh..."

Yang: Takes Jaune's arm very firmly "Maybe one... If you behave."

Weiss: "That's hardly fair, Yang." Of course she was in a slim blue dress that showed off her legs. Why wouldn't she be?

Yang: "He's my boyfriend! And I don't share!"

Ruby: pops up in daisey dukes and a red bikini top, and latches onto Jaune's back like a monkey "But good girls share! Sister Lucy told us that!"

Yang: "That's for toys, not boyfriends!"

Nora: In a tank top and short-shorts, dragging Ren along "Hey Jaune-Jaune! Did we miss the catfight?"

Jaune: "No, and you're not gonna see one."

Ren: "That will be a first."

 

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The barn dance was actually quite civilized. Everyone in nice dresses and jeans, the band played lots of fun tunes, the barn itself was large and clean. Jaune took a turn with Yang first, and they danced happily to an upbeat song.

They didn't really talk much... But Yang did dance very close to him, practically rubbing up against him the whole time. Which Jaune didn't mind but they were getting a lot of looks. Especially from their teammates.

It wasn't until Nick and Isabel swung in front of them, that Jaune and Yang managed to slip out the back into the clean, mostly empty stables. Jaune sighs as they hold one another, leaning back against the barn wall as the music goes on.

Jaune: "They're going to track us down soon."

Yang: "Yeah, I know."

Jaune: groans "What am I going to do?"

Yang: smirk "Well-"

Jaune: snerk "I-Damnit I walked right into that one, huh?"

Yang: "Pretty much~! And it wouldn't be the first time~."

Jaune: "Nor the last... But... Geez. We gotta resolve this. I gotta resolve this." shakes his head "How the hell did this even happen?"

Yang: "You mean, how did a time travelling hero who is willing to sacrifice anything getting so much female attention from the people he loves and wants to save?"

Jaune: shakes his head "I'm no hero-"

Yang: "And you've got this dark, angsty backstory, too." She kissed him tenderly "Mmm... But you're right. We need to resolve this. I have... A few suggestions~..."

Jaune; "Such as?"

Yang: "We could get married."

Jaune: "..." He takes her hands in his and looks her right in the eyes "Some day, yes. When all of this is over-"

Yang: "Cardin and Velvet are getting married!"

Jaune: "Yeah, because he knocked her up."

Yang: "Well~..."

Jaune: "Yang..." *He stroked her cheek lovingly* "I want to do that... I think you'd be a wonderful mother. But we-"

Yang pounces on him and kisses him deeply, pushing him into the pile of hay.

Jaune: "Mmph! W-Wait, wait!"

Yang: "Seriously?! It's a literal roll in the hay! You have any idea how long I've been waiting to do this with you?!"

Jaune: "... Shit that's good. But! Buuuut... Let's be honest, Yang, Neither of us are ready for that step just yet."

Yang: huff "So, what? You want me to let you have a harem?"

Jaune: "I-What?! No! Of course not! I mean, unless you wanted one-"

Yang: "I don't! ... I-I mean... Probably?"

Jaune: "Probably?!"

Yang: "Ugh... Do you have to ruin the mood!"

Jaune: "Look... We'll sort that part out later. But... In the meantime, when we get back to Beacon... I've got a plan."

Yang: "And that is...?"

Jaune: "I did hook up Cardin and Velvet. With your help? We can hook the others up with good guys and get them off our case!"

Yang: deadpan "Even Pyrrha?"

Jaune: "Well... Um... One problem at a time?"

Yang: sighs in annoyance "Fine."

Glynda, in a fetching low cut sundress, enters the stables. She looks around.

Glynda; "Mister Arc, I-Oh! Sorry..."

Jaune: "Oh! Um, Miss Goodwitch-!"

Glynda: bright red "I'll... Ask for that dance later!" She flees.

Yang stares after her, and back at Jaune. She sighs heavily.

Yang:"Fine. The harem will be plan C then."

Jaune: "Wait what-" Yang kisses him "Mmm?!"

Yang: "We'll worry about that later! Roll in the hay, damnit!"

Jaune: "Yes ma'am'!"

 

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The next morning... Yang and Jaune were cuddled up to each other at the table in the Arc Family Farmhouse. Feeding eachother, cuddling, even giggling. Which was... Pretty obnoxious to everyone else, to be honest. Ren is looking rather drained, while Nora was beaming happily and glowing.

Coral: "Ugh... Gross."

Verdy: "Do you have to be that affectionate all the time?"

Jaune: "Yes. Yes we do."

Lilac: "More eggs, everyone? Bacon?"

Jaune: "Yes please. Starving."

Isabel: Looks concerned

Nick is still giving Jaune thumbs up when Isabel isn't looking.

Yang: Still a bit groggy from just having gotten up, sees everyone's stares and sighs in exasperation. "Alright, what do ya wanna know?"

Nora: "What? Nobody's gonna ask about the sex Renny and I had?!"

Jaune: "... How was it?"

Nora: "GREAT! Thanks for asking, Jaune-Jaune!"

Ren gurgles a bit, but he's got a smile on his face.

Weiss: Slams her hands on the table. "IS NOW REALLY THE TIME TO BE FOCUSING ON THAT WHEN THE TWO OF THEM-THEM..." Growing more and more red in the face as she tries to say the words.

Ruby/Blake/Pyrrha/Yang: "Fucked?"

Weiss: "YES!" Sits down in a huff, her arms crossed.

Orchid: "Can we please not talk about my brother's sex life at the breakfast table?"

Jaune: "That would be great, yeah."

Weiss: "In a barn?! I thought it was bad when you do it everywhere at Beacon!"

Yang: grins "Voyeur~."

Weiss: "Exhibitionist!"

Yang: "Sure am!"

Isabel: tense "Let's talk about something else, shall we?"

A lot of mutters ensue. Jaune nods, going back to eating and cuddling with his girlfriend.

Training resumes... But Isabel takes Jaune aside during a break. She leads him to the porch.

She sits in her old rocking chair, he on the porch swing

Isabel: "... It's been a while since it was just the two of us, huh?"

Jaune: Slightly swaying his legs on the porch swing, a bit afraid to look at her at the moment. "Yeah, it has."

Isabel: "... You know... After hearing about your future... I wouldn't blame you for hating me, Jaune."

Jaune: Quickly turns to her. "What, no?! I could never hate you!" Runs a hand through his hair. "I mean, yeah, I was a frustrated when you kept refusing to train me, but I-" Stops himself from rambling and takes a deep breath. "You're my mom, I love you, even after everything."

Isabel: sighs "... In the future you saw, I never even tried to help you."

Jaune's Brain: Well that was because the writers were awful but... In universe, I have no idea what to contrive for that.

Jaune: "Maybe that was because I never reached out? Here I did, but there..." Gesturing outward. "I never even tried calling home, let alone going back to it." Pulls up one of his legs and wraps his arms around it. "If anyones to blame, it's me." He says quietly.

Isabel: "Oh Jaune..." She got up and sat on the swing with him. She hugged him "... I... Was a fool. I wanted to just... Just protect you from all the bad things in the world... It was stupid to think I could."

Jaune: "Mom..." Leans into her comforting hug before deciding to just return it with his own. "with all the scary, messed up, stuff you and dad have gone through, you had every reason to."

Isabel: "Still... I... I shouldn't have forced you to live the life I wanted for you."

Jaune: Grimaces. "I can't argue against that..." Sees her expression falter. ", but I can say that I'm better off for it! I mean, sure, I'm behind in combat, but all those other skills you taught me have been way more useful to me, especially with all the recent stuff that's been going on." Gives her a wry grin. "Besides, not like I'll be bad at being a Huntsman forever, right?"

Isabel: "No... But after you were kidnapped... I'm worried for you, Jaune."

Jaune: "I mean..." Scratches the back of his neck. "if you want you can just take heart that..." Cringes a bit. ", technically speaking, I can't die just yet. You know..." Tilts his head side to side. "the whole me being the Rusted Knight thing." Shrugs. "Kind of need to be alive in order to do that."

Isabel: "Oh good, I get to look forward to my son becoming a legend... And spending decades alone in the Ever After, all thanks to some crazy bitch poisoning him!" sighs

Jaune: Puts up placating hands. "Okay, first up, let's dial it back a bit, Alyx is still a kid, and second, her poisoning me happens while I'm in there, not before. Also, it's not like I'm completely alone..." Smiles optimistically. "I have Juniper!" Shrugs. "Eventually."

Isabel: hugs him tighter "I still don't like this, Jaune... And neither does anyone else."

Jaune: Sighs. "I know, I know..." Drags his palms across his face. "Breaker, don't I know it..." Nods grimly. ", but it's happening, better to face it head on than run away from it."

Isabel: sniffles, hugs him as she cries softly "... I'm going to train you and your friends... To destroy anything that looks at you funny. I swear."

Jaune: smiles "I know Mom... Thank you."

Isabel: "But... That said..." She pulled back "Are you sure you're fine with a harem? Is... Is it the trauma from your future memories? Have you thought this through? Papa Shirou's harem almost killed eachother!"

Jaune: "MOM! It's not a harem!"

Isabel: deadpan look

Jaune: "It is not... I... Well it's not a harem until Yang agrees..."

Isabel: very deadpan look

Jaune: "Do you actually want me to have a harem, Mom?"

Isabel: "No, no... But when all these broken young ladies come together around you, someone who is willing to sacrifice so much for them? I can understand it. Your father was willing to do anything for me. Even stand up to me, so I could be a better person."

Jaune: "Oh, good..."

Isabel: deadpan "Also... Without your father I would have probably turned into some kind of amoral mad scientist so, please consider the ramifications of friendzoning a lot of mentally unstable and very powerful Huntresses when you literally came back in time to save them all after enduring Hell."

Jaune: "... I'm not gonna friendzone them... I-I'm going to hook them up with other men who will love them and everything will be fine!"

Isabel: skeptical "Uh huh. And when-Sorry, if that fails?"

Jaune: "..." glumly "Harem."

Isabel: snorts "Well, at least you're prepared for the inevitable."

Jaune: "Mom!"

 

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The last week at Radian was mainly training, but celebrations too. And when they returned to Beacon, they were in much higher spirits. Neptune had gone all the way out to Pandu to apologize to May and beg her to be his girlfriend. And she accepted. He'd even done it with guns and arrows pointed at his head. So it seemed he'd changed for the better. Good for him.

Weiss: grumble grumble "So I'm not worth changing over? I get it... I see you Neptune," pouting and shoveling food in like a petulant child at the cafeteria table with everyone else.

Jaune hugged her and chuckled. Her petulance lowered a bit, though before she could lean in Jaune let go and leaned in with Yang.

Jaune's Brain: Geez… Well… Just waiting on Cinder to show up and-

Cinder walked by. Her look was intense and unmistakable. And the message on his Scroll spelled it out as she walked out: 'WE MEET ALONE.'

Jaune: sucks in a deep breath.

Pyrrha: "Jaune..." She'd picked that up too. "I'll go with—"

Jaune: "No. She says it's alone. I go alone. But... Try to get where you can back me up just in case, huh?"

Ruby: "Roger."

Yang tenses. Jaune hugs her.

Jaune: "It'll be all right."

Yang: "Y-Yeah..."

Jaune got up. A flustered Cardin stopped him.

Cardin: "Dude! The wedding's in a month! Please tell me you've got this?!"

Jaune: "Cardin, Cardin! Relax! My family will help you, don't worry!" Smiles. "I gotta see to something else right now, but it's okay. Anyway, you got the ring?"

Cardin: "Yeah..."

Jaune: "Let me take care of it. You're a bundle of nerves."

Cardin: "I am not...! Okay fine, I am... Here."

Jaune: "Relax buddy. Besides, the wedding's not gonna be anywhere near as stressful as the birth."

Cardin: pales.

Jaune: "Guys? Mind helping Cardin?"

Jaune takes the ring box and pockets it, as Cardin gets some reassurances from the others. He heads to the usual meeting room. He opens it. Cinder was waiting, with Emerald, Mercury. No Neo.

Jaune's Brain: Neo is working with us. I wonder if this is a good or bad sign…

Jaune shut the door. Cinder activated the signal jammer.

Jaune: "I thought you said 'alone'? This doesn't look very alone to me."

Cinder: "Well I know your team is going to be ready to storm the room for you at your signal."

Jaune: "Hm. How're the legs, Merc? They treating you alright?"

Mercury: "Uh, great. Yeah. They're amazing. Your mom knows her stuff."

Emerald: glares "He's stalling."

Cinder: "Enough, Emerald. Jaune. You had a busy summer break, didn't you?"

Jaune: "Oh you know... cow gave birth, had a little dance, the usual things at a farm. What about you guys? Did Emerald get that stick out of her ass?"

Emerald: growls "You little—!"

Cinder: "Enough, Emerald."

Emerald shrinks back, but still glares at Jaune.

Merc: "...heh..."

Cinder: "I'm sure you're aware of the state of the White Fang, yes?"

Jaune: "I mean... not particularly? Don't really pay attention to them... not when all they do is fumble around like a bunch of headless chickens. OOH! Saw those at the farm too!"

Merc: "Wait do they actually still run around without their heads for a bit?"

Jaune: "Oh yeah, completely true!"

Merc smirking: "Awesome—"

Cinder: Her smirk is amused, but then her eyes narrow. "Now Jaune, come now. I should think Sienna Khan ending up in Radian and taking you hostage would have rung a few bells."

Jaune: Outwardly, he was calm. He sighed and shrugged. "Well... We both knew Adam was going to have to deal with Sienna at some point, right? It's his nature."

Cinder: raised an eyebrow "So why did Sienna attempt to deal with you personally?"

Jaune's Brain: Okay, let's hope I've practiced the story enough to be convincing…

Jaune: "My guess is that she wanted leverage to be given some kind of asylum. My mother's hospital has a policy to treat and safeguard anyone, no matter their crimes, until they are well enough to travel. But in her position, she couldn't be sure that my mom would play ball. So I was her leverage."

Mercury raised an eyebrow while Emerald scoffed. Jaune continued.

Jaune: "Given that the White Fang are hostis humani generis, she wanted to make sure nobody kicked her ass before she got in the door."

Emerald: Scowled "And how did the great Jaune Arc get captured by her?"

Jaune: "Hey... I'm the brains, not the best fighter around. Plus she got the drop on me."

Cinder: "... You mean to tell me the leader of the White Fang threatened you in exchange for asylum by your mother? Does that seem like something she would risk? Instead of merely pretending to be injured? I've read reports on your family, Jaune. Your mother is nothing if not dedicated to her Oath as a doctor. No matter who, she would have followed that policy to the letter... unless they threatened her family, directly in front of her."

Cinder narrows her eyes.

Cinder: "So Jaune... let's start again, and this time, don't lie to me. Why was she in Rodian?"

Jaune's Brain: Damnit, she's smart…

Jaune: "Technically I didn't lie. She did want leverage... But apparently... She had heard a few things about my family. Namely... That we had a connection to Adam's new boss. She didn't know all the details about Salem... But she knew that much."

Cinder: scowling "... And how did she hear these things, do you suppose?"

Jaune: shrugs "Well... I have some suspects. Unfortunately, due to how old Granny Sally runs things, we're all supposed to be compartmentalized."

Cinder: running through a million scenarios through her mind of a potential mole "..... Emerald, do we know where Neo is today?"

Emerald: "She's working with Roman."

Jaune's Brain: Crap… Think fast, Arc!

Jaune: "That said... We shouldn't jump to conclusions. It's possible for us to be too paranoid, even in this situation."

Mercury: "You have a theory?"

Jaune: non-chalant "Possible… I take it Neo got you the radio transcripts and police reports from Radian? That seems rather strange of her to do if she was trying to betray us."

Cinder frowned at Jaune. He continued.

Jaune: "I'm guessing Sienna said the same thing she told me: That she got through all the security cameras and sensors at every checkpoint? Despite her bounty being five times higher than Adam's? All the way into Radian, deep in Vale? Not a single security system tagging her? Or any of her followers?"

Jaune stayed calm... No need to get too excited.

Cinder: scrutinizing glare, before she nodded in realization "Yes....I see..."

Merc: "Wait, what? I don't get it."

Jaune: "Now, White Fang is also able to move about freely. Even Adam... Because those systems were built in Atlas... And another of our so-called allies has been giving them and us cover through hacking the network. So, it's quite simple: Who has the motive, the means, and the opportunity?"

Emerald: "... Watts?! But... Why?"

Cinder: "That's the million lien question isn't it?... Normally Mother would contact me about such changes... especially since she is aware of me using the Fang... which means he's doing this of his own volition..."

Jaune: "I will admit, I don't know him very well... But the man has an ego the size of the moon. And I don't think he took you being assigned this mission very well, did he?"

Cinder: smirks "No... no he did not… He insulted us all in front of everyone…"

Mercury: "So, all out of ego? Is he stupid?"

Jaune: shrugs "If I had to guess... He wanted to test you. Tweak your nose. I am, after all, one of your best assets."

Which was also true... Without Jaune she wouldn't have gotten near as much done so easily...

Emerald: growls "That's debatable… I think it's Neo! And this playboy is protecting her because he wants her in his harem too!"

Jaune shrugged nonchalantly.

Jaune: "Is Neo the type to get up to such antics just to tweak your nose? Sure, she'll run off and have ice cream rather than maintain her cover... But something this elaborate? That's not her MO, is it? But, a big convoluted plan to show off how smart he is...?"

Cinder: "I see your point. However, while Watts is a cowardly rat himself, he too follows the queen's orders. Salem herself is backing my campaign... to do anything to risk our failure here..."

Jaune: "Clearly, he's rattled. We're doing so well… He'd want to tweak you. I mean, what's he gonna pick? Pride, or doing the smart thing?"

Cinder: "..." nods "I see your point. Yes… Watts was responsible."

Merc: "What's stopping us from just reporting the guy now anyways? I mean we don't have hard evidence but we could bring it up with her now, right?"

Jaune: "Ah, but there's the issue: How is it going to sound to Salem if we go running to her and whine that Watts isn't playing fair?"

Cinder: "He's right. Either we get hard evidence, to show off Watts is changing the rules against our favor... or we play his game..." smirks "But why not both? He's given me the perfect opportunity to not only show off my own capabilities... but deny his..."

Jaune imagined Cinder's thought process: "If I can gather the evidence, complete my task and reveal his subterfuge to Salem only after... I can get rid of the snivelling rat and prove I am her most capable agent all in one fell swoop..." Or something like that.

Emerald: Frowns "... As you wish, Cinder..."

Mercury: "Heh... He's not as smart as he thinks, huh?"

Jaune: "True... But let's not get cocky. We don't know if he's got other tricks up his sleeve… Especially since the whole plan is dependent on his computer work."

Emerald shot Jaune another dirty look.

Cinder: "You... worry your pretty little head about yourself... let us deal with Watts… Now, to business... Emerald, leave us. Go... schmooze or whatever it is you do around here with our fellow classmates. Mercury, you join Neo and Torchwick with the White Fang. See if you can get any leads from them about any... suspicious behavior that can be led back to Watts. I will remain here. I have a couple of questions for our resident 'Paladin of Good'."

Jaune: "Oh, by the way Merc. Here." He hands him some cookies. "My sister baked these for you. Actually she baked some for all of you, but I know you were looking forward to it the most." Winks. "Just be careful! She's engaged."

Emerald scowls at the offered cookie tin.

Merc: "Aw, fuck yeah..."

Merc sees Emerald eyeing them.

Merc: "Nuh-uh-uh! Mine now!"

Emerald: "I wasn't—!"

Jaune: "I brought two tins. There's more in my dorm."

Emerald scowls harder at Jaune... But reluctantly takes it. As she passes by, she whispers in a low voice:
Emerald: "You're smart... But I'm smarter. I'll find you out..."

Emerald sees Merc already finished his tin.

Emerald: ".... you're disgusting."

Mercury: "Aw, you going tsundere over Arc? I'm heartbroken."

They left, the door shutting behind them and muffling their argument.

Jaune: ".... So like... are they a thing?"

Cinder: "..... I can never tell… Well... You seem to have gotten out of another disaster, hm? My clever, clever spy."

She smirked sexily at him, one eye covered by her bangs.

Jaune: "I'm yours, huh?"

Cinder: "Naturally. Would you want to serve anyone else?" Sultry smile. "Sit with me."

She was on the bed, her legs crossed just right to show them off. And... Yep, she'd left one more button unbuttoned than normal on her blouse.

Jaune: "I'd be honored. Though what would the woman at home think of all this?"

Jaune's Brain: "Oh god damnit, are we really doing this again?"

Cinder: "She can think what she likes. After all..." She eyed him significantly. "We both have our own agendas contrary to hers, don't we?" As he sat down, she scooted up against him.

Jaune: "I suppose you might have a point there... though I wonder, what agenda do you have right now?"

Cinder: "I've seen how RWBY and Pyrrha fawn over you... You have total control of them now, don't you?"

Jaune: "You could say that..."

Jaune's Brain: "HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! If I had any control over them, they wouldn't all be trying to get with me..."

Jaune: raises an eyebrow "Do you want them to join in on our fun? Is that it?"

Cinder: "I can't wait to see Oz's face when his secret weapons turn against him~..." She chuckles. "Hm? Pyrrha is completely broken... But what about the others?"

Jaune: "Well... the blonde still has a little bit of resistance... but not for long..."

He can see the gears turning in Cinder's head.

Cinder: "I see... Quite the playboy, aren't you? But have you considered... Being with a woman who isn't a toy, mm?" She smirked at him.

Cinder slowly runs her hands across Jaune's chest enjoying his muscles.

Jaune: sighs dramatically "Oh you have no idea... Their charm is already running out..."

Jaune's Brain: "Okay I know she's a bitch, but even she has to admit that Yang and Pyrrha are not 'little'... in any way..."

Cinder: "Yet you keep resisting me... Why?"

Jaune: "I suppose I should ask you... why do you care about them then?"

Cinder: huffs "They are tools for our goals, Jaune. You and I... They're all prey. We're predators. We know the truth of the world... Why do you resist me?"

Jaune: "Because they still have their uses... but once our mission is done, and they're thrown to the side... we have all the time to ourselves..."

Cinder: "We have time now~..." Huffs.

Jaune: "Ms. Fall... are you jealous?"

Cinder: huffs "Jealous? Please... I just think your refusal is... Suspicious. You're always going on about the mission... While you have your little harem..."

Jaune: "Isn't it you who always preaches that the mission comes before all? I thought you would admire the dedication?"

Jaune leans in, huskily "Unless... you aren't as dedicated yourself as I once thought?"

Cinder: "Hmph... Are you sure your dalliances aren't distracting you? You did get captured, after all."

Jaune: smirk "If they're a 'distraction', then what am I to you?"

Cinder: "A valued servant... Why wouldn't you want to get a reward~?"

Jaune: "Let's say this humble servant might be interested in... a... reward.... what would his Queen have in mind?"

Cinder: chuckles "Are we little children here? I think you can figure out what I mean. Why play coy?"

Jaune: dead serious "Consent is sexy."

Cinder: laughs "You remain an enigma, as ever..."

They both knew that they had a lot of defenses.

Jaune: smirks "I aim to please..."

Cinder: "So why not? Afraid of not being in control?"

Jaune: "If you want to prove you're in control... then by all means..."

Cinder: eyes narrow "I don't have to... I could just order you to be mine."

Jaune: "So... Why don't you?"

Jaune's Brain: "Please… I want to pretend I'm not a harem protagonist… And while I think Yang might understand… She would still be hurt if I cheated on her… Geez… Please…"

Cinder: "... That would be unsatisfying, don't you think?"

Jaune: "Why would it be that way for you?"

Cinder: "..."

Jaune: "…. Unless… for once… you don't want to be in control? Corralling Emerald… and Mercury… not to mention dealing with Neo… at some point the control gets stressful no? And you want to… release that stress… release that control… temporarily…"

Jaune's Brain: "How ironic… considering she's never really been in control, even before I came here… but she doesn't need to know that."

Cinder: snort "My life has never been my own... This will allow it to be so."

Jaune's Brain: "Having sex with me will prove you're in control of your own life? Good lord woman, not even a shrink can fix you."

Jaune: "Putting a lot on me, Cinder. Why? Surely you don't think of my opinion as very important, in the grand scheme of things-"

Cinder: "There you go, playing games again. Still refusing me."

Jaune: "Like I said… You could order me. So why don't you? Why wouldn't that be satisfying?"

Cinder: frowns at him

Jaune: "Ordering people around is different… From someone choosing. Isn't it?"

Cinder: "... It is."

Cinder: "..." She stands up and walks away to stare out the window.

Jaune: "… I know what it's like… not to be in control… Not given a choice…"

Cinder: Takes a deep breath "... I swore I would never be a slave again."

Jaune: "And yet, here both of us are… slaves simply to a higher power…"

Cinder: fists clench "... And you have a plan to overthrow her, don't you?"

Jaune: stares up at her "… Do you?"

Cinder: "..." She looks away "Perhaps... But when you don't have the power yet, all you can do is speculate."

Jaune: sad snort "Isn't that the truth… Of course, the problem with the pursuit of power to be free... Is that you can't trust anyone, can you?"

Cinder: "... Trust is an illusion."

Jaune: "So is hope, yet we all cling onto that. Even you."

Cinder: huffs "In the end, everyone will betray someone. Everyone has a price. If the stakes are high enough, everyone will throw away everything they claim to care about just to survive. Mother, after all, made that deal with your family."

Jaune: "True… But they made that deal for me."

At Cinder's stare, he chuckled.

Jaune: "Yeah, I know right? You probably thought they wanted power or freedom from something.... instead all they wanted was a miracle to save me when I was born nearly dead out of the gate… And now because of me... we're all bound to her whims..."

Cinder: "... They... Why would they...?"

Jaune: He says this with a sad conviction "Because they loved me enough to make a deal with the devil..."

Cinder: "... I never knew... My parents... I can only remember an orphanage and..."

Her face became hard.

Cinder: "... I see why you are so formidable a spy. You can make people feel... Safe."

Jaune: "... yeah... yeah I guess I do..."

Cinder: "... The final preparations are underway. We'll have to figure out how to account for Watts' betrayal. I doubt he would try anything during the actual festival—Mother would know for sure—but... We must be more cautious."

She was saying this to herself as much as to him.

Cinder: "Ensure your control is complete over your women... Ozpin will be even more focused on you. If you need to... Be intimate with me to sell yourself as a playboy, we'll put it together."

Jaune: tries to put a gentle, genuine smile "I suppose neither of us are in the mood for that... reward now, are we?"

Cinder: "... No. I suppose not."
She's cold and dismissive again.

Cinder: "Now go."

Jaune: "As you wish, Ms. Fall."

He turns, as he leaves.

Jaune: "I just want you to know... no matter what happens, if you decide to stay with our Queen, if you choose to fight her, usurp her... I'll be with you every step of the way..."

Cinder: "... How can I believe that?"

She sounded... Almost as vulnerable as before.

Jaune: shrugs "Trust, I guess... just trust in me as much I trust in you, to get us through this..."

Cinder: "... Go. I have things to do."

Jaune: "Yes Ma'am."

He exits and closes the door behind him, walking a bit further to remove any chance of being overheard.

Jaune: exhale ".... God…"

Yang: "You okay, Stud?" She grinned as she popped out from behind him. Jaune doesn't even react. "That was a long meeting… Everything all right?"

Jaune just hugs her, tightly, exhausted.

Yang: "... Hey..." She hugs him tightly. "It's okay..."

Jaune: "I'm so tired Yang. Of everything. Can we just... stay like this for a while?..."

Yang: smiles "As long as you want..."

Written with help from my excellent Discord members. It's a bit more serious than I had initially planned, but you need dramatic relief in comedy from time to time. Hope you enjoyed.

 

[AndrewJTalon]

Jaune was doing some training with Sun Wukong. Sun was a lot more mobile, but Jaune was a lot stronger and his swordplay was a lot better. So it was turning into a bit of a stalemate.

Sun swings Ruyi Bang and Jingu Bang furiously, unleashing blasts of Fire Dust, while his clones swarm Jaune from all sides. Jaune keeps up a steady pace, killing the clones with economical thrusts from his sword and shield while evading Sun's fire. He lets a clone hit him, falling back... Then swings his sword down, unleashing a massive Aura Slash right at Sun!

Sun leaps out of the way, sending a clone to charge at Jaune. Jaune shield bashed the clone in the face, and rolled to the side to avoid Sun's return fire. He unleashed another Aura Slash, making Sun leap and backflip over it while he kept up his fire. Jaune threw down an Ice Dust Grenade, filling up the training ground with mist. Sun scanned around carefully, and then leaped over Jaune as he charged with a sword thrust. Sun twisted overhead in mid air, swinging Ruyi Bang and Jingu Bang for Jaune's head. He took the hits on his shield, standing firm, and unleashed another Aura Slash at point blank range!

KABOOM!

The fog cleared. Jaune had a sword to Sun's throat... While one of his clones had Jingu Bang pointed at the back of Jaune's head.

Jaune: "Haa... Haaa... Haaa... I yield."

Sun: "Me too." Sun dismissed his clone and grinned "Wow! You're really getting good!"

Jaune: "Haa... Haa... Haaa... Thanks... You're like a force of nature, bro."

Sun: "Ha! I've been doing this a lot longer, that's all. You? You just power on through. When you get more experience, wow. You're gonna be a monster! I'll have to train harder to keep up!"

Jaune: smiles "Thanks Sun. That means a lot... Anyway... Yang and I are going on a date this Saturday."

Sun: "Yeah?"

Jaune: "And we're tricking Blake into coming along... So I was wondering-"

Sun: "Eh? I'm not into voyuerism, Jaune-"

Jaune: "What?! No! Sun, dude-"

Sun: "Hey, look: If you make Blake happy, that's the important thing-"

Jaune: "Sun! I don't want Blake! I swear! I only did all that for her to help her out of friendship! Also because she can be insufferable... All the time. I do not want her, I don't want a harem! This is a double date. I want you to get Blake's heart!"

Sun: "Really?"

Jaune: "Yes, really!"

Sun: "But didn't your great-grandpa have a harem-?"

Jaune: "How does everyone know that?! Point is, I'm not him! I love Yang! I do NOT want a harem! I'd die!"

Sun: "Given the girls after you... Yeah, I get it. Okay! I'll do it!"

Jaune: "Oh thank God... And uh, if it doesn't work out, you wanna go for Weiss?"

Sun: "I can't help but feel this whole plan of yours is gonna backfire if you try to get rid of your entire harem."

Jaune: "IT'S NOT A HAREM!"

 

[AndrewJTalon]

The date... Went pretty well. Blake and Sun did actually get on quite well at the dance club. They were... Friendly. Jaune began to feel some hope, as he sat with Yang at a nearby table.

Everything seemed to be doing fine... And Coco Adel came up to Sun.

Jaune watched in disbelief from the other side of the cafe as the two chatted before walking together towards the dance floor. To make matters worse, Blake stayed alone at her table and with a wry expression on her face raised her glass toward him.

Jaune: "... fuck."

Blake joined Yang at the table, and scowled in Jaune's direction.

Jaune: "... How long have they been a thing?"

Blake: Sips her drink. "From what I hear, it's a pretty recent thing." Shakes her head. "I don't think it's going to last..." Smirks. ", but I'm pretty sure they both know that as well." Turns to Jaune and Yang. "That's not the important part though." Sets her drink down and rests her head on her hands. "The important part is-"

Jaune: "He's moved on." Nodding in acceptance that the plan had been doomed from the start.

Blake: "Eeeeyup."

Jaune: sighs "... Seriously Blake. I'm. Not. Who you need. Honestly I think you need a leash more than a boyfriend sometimes. I mean, Yang is not going to open up the relationship. I'm sorry. I care for you but I can't be what you need."

Yang: A very conflicted expression on her face. "I mean, at first I was against it, then I was for it, but you later convinced me out of it. Honestly, I won't lie and say that it's not looking like an inevitability at this point, however, I'm not pushing that envelope unless I get a say in how it goes." Looks up in confusion at Jaune's shocked expression and Blake's intrigued one before realizing in a cold sweat that she just said all that out loud.

Blake: A Cheshire grin slowly forming across her face. "You know, I do own a collar, so I'm not all that opposed to the leash idea.~"

Jaune: "Wh-What? Yang... You shouldn't feel pressured to-to accept this! I love you!"

Blake: "You love all of us, Jaune... And I'm not out to take over a harem or anything. Yang's my friend too... But I love you, and I want to be part of this."

Yang: Pinches the bridge of her nose. "Okay, really did not want to have this conversation, but apparently that's what's happening." Looks back at Jaune. "Jaune, I'm not feeling pressured by them, if anything I'm feeling pressured by you." Sees his surprised expression. "You very clearly don't want this. At first, I will admit, it was reassuring and immensely flattering that you didn't want be with multiple girls and just wanted to be with me. After a while, however, those kind of sentiments just got more and more concerning. I mean, look at this..." Gestures to the three of them here at the table. "you set up this whole date with Blake and Sun fully knowing how the two feel about each other now just to try and prevent you having a harem. You say it's my choice in whether or not you actually go through with all this, but is it? It's clearly not, because then you wouldn't be shooting down whatever jokes I make about going though with it as hard as you do." Sighs. "When this all started, I was scared of you leaving me, which made me against you having a harem because I feared it'd just be the same as you abandoning me for someone else. However, you've made it very clear that you've never leave me, never stop loving me, so I no longer have that fear of you being taken by somebody else. What I'm saying is..." Braces for impact. "I'm not against you being with multiple women."

Jaune: "... Wait what?" His jaw dropped "Yang... I love you! And... Let's be honest, huh? We're a pretty chaotic group. We throw in sex and things might turn into a total disaster. Of course I'm tempted! What straight guy wouldn't be? But the reality of a harem situation is a lot different from Mistralian animes!"

Blake: "That doesn't mean we can't work it out!"

Jaune: "I don't want anyone to feel neglected or... Or abandoned."

Yang: "Jaune... Maybe we should hear Blake out."

Blake: Nods gratefully at Yang, even though she did nudge them earlier to let them speak, and takes hold of his hands. "Jaune, I never once was under the impression that this was going to be easy. Of course, it's going to be difficult, but if that's all it took for you to not try something then you would have never chosen to become a Huntsman."

Jaune stares.

Yang: Crosses her arms. "So the only issue here is your belief, sorry, worry that you would make us feel neglected and/or abandoned in this sort of relationship. Which is stupid because I'm pretty sure I just got finished telling you how you would never do that."

Jaune: "... All right." sighs "You're right... Just understand, please... I saw the end of the world. I failed to save it... It's hard not to jump to the absolute worst conclusion about everything. And losing any of you... Because I caused it? That's probably my greatest fear."

Blake: "Which is why, whenever you're feeling like the absolute worst thing is going to happen, we'll be there to help see you though it." Smiles reassuringly.

Yang: Places her hands atop both of theirs and smirks. "Yeah, just like how you smack sense back into Blake whenever she gets flighty, we'll smack sense back into you whenever your feeling like you're in a funk!"

Jaune: Smiles wryly "I'm doomed, aren't I?"

Yang/Blake: "Oh without a doubt."/"You never stood a chance."

Blake: "And... I understand your fear, Jaune. I'm scared too... But you are literally my childhood hero. You've done so much just to help me, help all of us. And Sun is a good person... But he's not the person I fell in love with."

Jaune: "I didn't mean for that to happen-"

Blake: "Did you mean to fall in love with Yang?"

Jaune: "... No."

Blake: Smiles triumphantly. "Then like you, we can't help who we fall in love with. So don't go blaming yourself for that, okay? You never forced us to feel this way. We got like this on our own... although it did help that you were at least a very decent person."

Yang: "And hung like a horse... And a good lover... Heroic, kind..."

Jaune: "Ugh..."

Yang: "You need to learn to take compliments."

Jaune: "I probably do..." He pulls Yang up to her feet "Come on. Let's dance. You too, Blake."

They got up and danced, actually having a lot of fun.

 

[AndrewJTalon]

The wedding was in the Beacon Cathedral. It was more of a minor tourist attraction nowadays, given how big and expensive it was. Most students used the local chapel. But Rufus Winchester insisted on only the best for his son and new daughter-in-law. And so, the wedding was held in the cathedral. Jaune stood by Cardin in front of the pulpit, Bishop Ivan standing there. Cardin was all nerves, still as a statue, as Jaune was a bit more relaxed.

Jaune: "Relax Cardin..."

Cardin: Grits out. "I'm trying."

Jaune: "You love her, don't you?"

Cardin: Eyes go wide as he rears his head toward Jaune. "Wha-Of course I do! I love her more than life itself! She is, has been, and always will be the best thing to ever happen to my life!"

Jaune: "So focus on that..."

Coco: Maid of Honor "Yeah... Ooh! Here we go!"

Weiss played the piano, a Menagerian wedding march. Velvet approached, guided by her human father. She smiled warmly at Cardin, though her pace was slow due to her advanced pregnancy. Even so... In her red and white dress, she looked so beautiful...

Jaune elbowed Cardin

Jaune: "Try not to drool."

Cardin: "I... Y-Yeah..."

They made it to the altar, Cardin unable to take his eyes off his bride. Velvet smiled and shyly took his hands.

Cardin: "H-Hey..."

Velvet: "Hey..."

They were halfway through the vows... When Velvet moaned and fell over, holding her rounded stomach

Velvet: "AH! AHH!"

Cardin: "What's wrong?!"

Velvet: "I... I think the babies are coming!"

Cardin: "NOW?!"

Jaune: "Oh crap...!"

Cardin: "The-The hospital-Ambulance-!"

Jaune: already dialing on his Scroll "It's on its way! Velvet, we need to get you-"

Velvet: "NO! I'm... Not... Going anywhere... UNTIL WE SAY THE VOWS!"

Cardin: "But Velvet-!"

Velvet: "I'M NOT GIVING BIRTH TO BASTARDS, CARDIN!"

Cardin: "Bishop, please-!"

Bishop Ivan: "Okay: Short version. Do you?"

Cardin: "Yes!"

Bishop: "Do you?"

Velvet: "YES!"

Bishop: "Never to have anyone else in the relationship unless you both agree?"

Cardin and Velvet: "YES!"

Bishop: "Good! You're married! Kiss eachother and get out of here!"

Jaune: "Cardin!"

Cardin: "On it!" Lifts his wife up in a bridal carry and carefully escorts her outside. Man, wasn't that a surreal feeling to have right now, he had a wife, he's married, and on top of all that he's about to be father. "Time to nut or shut Cardin, IT'S GO TIME!"

Velvet: "YOU DIDN"T KISS ME, CARDIN!"

Cardin: Becomes immediately bashful, all previous bravado evaporated. "S-Shit, right, knew I was forgetting something." Walks back to the priest, and kisses his now wife. The two of them kind of getting carried away in it.

Velvet; "MMMNNNGH!"

Jaune: "CARDIN! VELVET! HOSPITAL!"
Ruby: "GO GO GO!"

Jaune: "ARE YOU STUPID?! GET GOING!"

Ruby: "UNLESS YOU WANT THE KIDS TO BE AT THE WEDDING RIGHT NOW!"

Cardin: Is knocked out of his stupor. "RIGHT, SORRY AGAIN!" Takes his wife back outside to the awaiting ambulance.

Velvet: "UWAAAHHHHH!"

Which... Left them with a wedding reception but no bride and groom.

Jaune: sighs

Coco: "WELL! Let's party, guys! Celebrate that our friends are married and they're gonna have kids! WOO HOO! DJ! TURN IT UP!"

Neon puts on some headphones, futuristic shades, and flips a record in her hand which she then proceeds to slam down onto record player station. She gets the music going, and the party commences. With live updates from Cardin's sister on the big screen of the delivery room

Jaune: "I hope she doesn't put any pictures of the actual birth on there..."

Weiss: Waves off his concern. "Oh come now, she wouldn't be that crazy... would she?"

Jaune: "No idea..."

 

[AndrewJTalon]

After thwarting another White Fang attack... At the docks...

Jaune: "Phew! Glad we took them down pretty easily."

Glynda Goodwitch shows up along with the cops.

Glynda: sighs "Well, at least you called ahead of your vigilante excursion, Mister Arc, Miss Rose."

Yang: "Wait wait wait... You have Professor Goodwitch's Scroll number?"

Jaune: "Uh, yeah... Why is that weird?"

Ruby: "I mean... Why do you have that?"

Jaune's Brain: Because you guys are maniacs who would cause massive property damage and get us all in jail if I didn't call ahead... Plus geez, I still need a lot of work and it's amazing Miss Goodwitch is willing to give me extra instruction! Seriously, she looks strict but she's like a total softy! Not that I'm complaining, I need all the help I can get but boy was I wrong about the portrayal in the show! She's so kind and such a good teacher...! I really gotta do something nice for her...

Jaune: "Because we need someone to bail us out and she's really nice? Also she gives me extra tutoring sessions."

Yang: red eyes "Does she?"

Pyrrha: strained smile "Oh?"

Ruby: "Extra...?"

Weiss: "Training sessions...?"

Blake: "..." Mild nosebleed

Nora: "Hey! What about the rest of us?!"

Ren: "She is a very kind teacher, indeed."

Yang: "How... Often and long are these training sessions, hmmm?"

Pyrrha: "Yes... That would be very nice to know..."

Jaune: Wha... Oh come on... They can't be jealous, can they? Come on... I gotta defuse this quick...

Glynda: "What are you implying, Miss Xiao-Long, Miss Nikos?"

Jaune: "Uh, guys, I have to do a lot of chores for her. Get her coffee, make her dinner, clean up after her. It's all just boring stuff!"

Glynda: GLARES "Do you have to make me sound like a failure of an adult, Mister Arc?"

Jaune: "I uh... That's not what I meant! But you really should cut down on cup noodles!"

Yang: snerk

Weiss: "C-Cup noodles?!"

Pyrrha: staring in betrayal

Glynda: "Sometimes I don't have time for a proper meal! Arc is a decent cook!"

Yang: "You're making him cook for you?!"

Ruby: "Is it naked apron?!"

Jaune: "RUBY!"

 

[AndrewJTalon]

Jaune had hoped to slip into the bathroom... But when he opened the door, he was confronted with a large open red portal.

Jaune: "... Crap-"

And he got shoved through. He slammed into the ground. He slowly stands up, brushing himself off. He looks around... It's just outside a dingy camp in the middle of nowhere in the woods.

Jaune: "... Mrs. Xiao-Long, I presume?"

Raven walks out from behind a tree.

Raven: "You're a flippant one."

Jaune: "Only when I've tumbled through a portal to meet my girlfriend's mother."

Raven: "Hmph. So... You can see the future."

Jaune's Brain: Motherfucking-WHO DOESN'T KNOW?!

Jaune: "... Son of a-Qrow?!"

Raven: "Nothing of the sort. He's too good at opsec, even while drunk. I just put the pieces together."

Jaune's Brain: Or she's good at bluffing... Still...

Jaune: "I don't really have anything that could help you-"

Raven crosses the distance between them in an instant. She puts a finger over his lips.

Raven: "I only want to know one thing... Can we beat Salem?"

Jaune thinks about this for a bit. He then slowly nods.

Jaune: "Yes. It's... Complicated, but it can be done. The keys are there. We just... We didn't get them in time last time. This time we can."

Raven: "... I see."

Jaune: "I mean, my visions were... A little all over the place in spots but yeah. We can beat her."

Raven: "... What else did you see?"

Jaune: "Well... Again, I think I might have gotten a corrupted vision. A lot of stuff didn't make sense..."

Jaune's Brain: Even to the writers...

Jaune: "But... What happened when you and Summer went to... I dunno, fight Salem?"

Raven: "... You saw that?"

Jaune: "I mean, a partial vision of it."

Raven is silent for a time. She then sighs.

Raven: "It's something Qrow or Tai would explain-"

Jaune: "Damnit Raven... I do know enough to know you abandoned your own daughter and husband!"

Raven: "I was there when they needed me! I saved Yang-!"

Jaune: "Yes, and I'm grateful but you needed to be there more! As a mom!"

Raven: "That wasn't relevant to their development-!"

Jaune: "The hell it wasn't!"

Raven glares.

Raven: "You don't understand-"

Jaune: "Then make me understand! Show me! Why?"

Raven: "... What did your vision tell you?"

Jaune: "That you were..."

Jaune's Brain: Wait wait wait, this might be a bad idea-

Jaune: "A coward."

Raven stares at Jaune intensely.

Jaune's Brain: FuuuuuuuuUUUUUUUUUUUU-!

Raven: "... Is it cowardly to hide when victory is impossible?"

Jaune: "... Yes."

Raven: "So... If you knew you would die, you would still fight? Even if you knew there was no hope?"

Jaune: "I don't know there's no hope. I admit I'm dumb. Because I'm dumb, I'd fight even if I knew I'd die because I'm hoping someone else will figure it out!"

Raven: "Even if you don't know that?"

Jaune: "YES! Now I get that learning that she's indestructible is REALLY demoralizing, and yeah, Ozpin's leadership isn't inspiring-But even if I didn't know we could win, I would still fight because people living and being happy is worth fighting for!"

Raven: "Why?"

Jaune: "I-Because it's my world too! Because life, survival, matters! And because it's the right thing to do! Sure, Ozpin hasn't figured it out, but he's tied closely to this so he couldn't see any alternative!"

Raven: "And if you die?"

Jaune: "I wanna do everything I can to not die-"

Raven: "If you die?" She has her blade out and at his throat in a second, staring intently at him.

Jaune: "... Then I die... But I'll fight to the end before I do."

Raven: "You're scared."

Jaune: "Of course I'm scared! That doesn't mean I don't have a job to do!"

Raven stares at him for a long moment. Jaune sweating, his heart is pounding...

Then, she pulls back and nods.

Raven: "Good. My daughter chose well."

Jaune: "... I... I don't want her to regret anything."

Raven: "Good... Take care of her. And Ruby."

She kicks Jaune through a portal and he crashes into Yang in the bathroom.

Yang: "ACK! Jaune, what the-?!"

Jaune: "Urk! Uh... Long story..."

 

[AndrewJTalon]

Jaune explained what happened with Raven to Yang in the bathroom...

Yang: "... She... She talked to you, huh?"

Jaune: "Yeah. I don't know if... If it changed anything but... I did."

Yang: snorts "I don't know what her fucking deal is."

Jaune: "Yeah. Still... If she'll fight alongside us, that's good."

Yang: growls

Jaune: hands up "For combat strength, that's all. She's still a dumpster fire of a person."

Yang: "... Yeah..." sighs "Why'd she grab you, not me?"

Jaune: "I mean... She says she's looking out for you and Tai. It's in a really messed up kind of way but I think she does care about you. Doesn't make her a good person but... It's not as simple as her being an evil bitch."

Yang: "Uggggh... I hate all this moral relativistic shit!"

Jaune: "Tell me about it. Would be a lot simpler if she was one way or the other."

Yang: "Yeah..."

Silence.

Yang: "You're getting kidnapped a lot lately."

Jaune: "I know."

Yang: "We're sleeping together from now on."

Jaune: "I... Wait, what?"

Yang: "What, you don't want to sleep with me every night?"

Jaune: "Yang, what kind of a question is that-?"

Yang: "Jaune! We are upping the security around you and I'm not letting you out of my sight! You got kidnapped! AGAIN!"

Jaune: "It was more like a talking to-" At Yang's glare "Okay okay! You won't lose me. I promise."

Yang sighs and hugs him tightly.

Yang: "You are going to give me gray hairs at this rate."

Jaune: "You'd still be hot."

Yang: snorts "Flattery isn't going to make me freak out any less."

Jaune: "No... It's just the truth."

 

[AndrewJTalon]

Everyone got to meet Velvet and Cardin's new triplets. The girls all especially cooed over them.

Ruby: "Awwww... So adorable~!"

Nora: "Kissy kissy face! Kissy face! HA! So wrinkly but so cute!"

Cardin: "So... Uh... Jaune? Since you got us together and all... Uh..."

Velvet: "What would you say to being godfather?"

Jaune: "I'd be honored!"

Velvet: "Aww... Here! Hold Beatrix!" She holds out one of her triplets.

Jaune: "Ah! Uh, ok?" Looks at the adorable baby in his arms. "Hey there little one. I'm Jaune your godfather." Gently snuggles her.

Beatrix whimpers a little, but soon cuddles up to him.

Velvet: "Awww... She's such a charmer already!"

Cardin: "Hold her head, hold her head... I've seen you in combat class, Jaune."

Jaune: "Ha. Ha. very funny. I know what to do, I have a nephew."

Cardin: "And again, seen you in combat class."

Everyone's looking intently at him. Yang, Pyrrha, Weiss, Blake and Ruby look especially intense.

Jaune: "My sister says I'm great with him. Even her wife agrees."

Nora: "Oh... Renny? I want one."

Ren side-eyes her: "...Maybe later."

Yang: "Hmmmm... Mind if I?"

Velvet: "Oh! Go ahead!"

Yang takes Beatrix into her arms and smiles at Jaune, looking radiant.

Yang: "Aw... Hey sweetie..."

Jaune's Brain: Oh... Oh wow, that is dangerous... Seeing her like that.

Jaune: "You're quite good with her Yang."

Yang: "Yeah... Got a lot of practice with Ruby."

Ruby: "I wasn't that small! And-And I can hold babies just fine!"

Weiss was holding Rudy, another of the triplets.

Weiss: "Oh you're so cute, so cute, yes you are~..."

Jaune's Brain: That's also dangerous...!

Pyrrha: "They are all very cute..." Blushing as she holds Peter, the third triplet.

Jaune's Brain: We are now in the fucking Danger Zone! URGH!

And they began shooting Jaune more... Intense looks.Velvet and Cardin smirk a little. Jaune coughs, then smirks at Cardin.

Jaune: "Yeah, who knew you would help create cute kids, Cardin."

Cardin: "Hey! They're mostly cute thanks to Velvet!"

Velvet: "Awww... Now give me my babies back! If you want to cuddle babies, make your own!"

Blake: "Hmmm..."

Yang: "Hmmm..."

Pyrrha and Weiss: "Hmmm..."

Ruby: "Hmmm...?"

They all look at Jaune.

Nora: "... Renny! It's later." She grabs his collar and drags him off.

Ren: "... Help?"

Jaune: "Have fun, Ren!"

Ren: "I suspect you'll have more 'fun' than me."

Jaune looks back at the girls.

Jaune: "What? Something on my face?"

Jaune's Brain: Well shit...

Yang: "Let's get going, huh Stud?" She takes his hand and drags him out.

Jaune: "Sure, what you want to do?"

Yang: "Well~... No, too easy..."

Jaune tilts his head in that cute puppy way: "Hm?"

Yang: "Okay, your oblivious idiot mode is cute but annoying. I kind of like you as a cynical grump."

Jaune: "I'm a complex person."

Yang: sigh "You're avoiding the horny 'We all want to have babies with you' looks we're giving you."

Jaune: "Fucking A' right I was. I don't want my pelvis crushed into smitheries thank you very much."

Yang: "Aw, come on... We'd let you take breaks."

Jaune gives her a deadpan stare.

Yang: "Short breaks." Winks.

Jaune: "Yeah, I feel like I will either have the broken pelvis or be dehydrated before that is all done."

Yang: "But it would be worth it, huh?"

Jaune: "Do...do you actually want a baby now?"

Yang: laughs "Come on Jaune... We're not ready for that... But you know... You did say if you got me pregnant you'd take responsibility." She winks. "Tends to stick with a gal, you know~."

Jaune then runs into an invisible wall. The hallway becomes a shimmering mirage-like room.

Jaune: "Bwah?"

Yang: "What the...?"

The air shatters... And Neo appears with a wink.

Jaune: "Uh hey Neo, what's up?"

Yang: hiss "You're not supposed to meet us in the open, idiot!"

Neo: Rolls her eyes, signs "We're in the janitor's closet, I just made an illusion you walked into."

Jaune: "Huh, that's pretty impressive."

Neo preens at his words.

Yang: "Ugh... What do you want?"

Neo: Smirks.

Yang: "Look, you're about to have a training accident if you don't talk!"

Neo: deadpan look.

Yang: "You know what I mean!"

Jaune: "Honey, take a breath."

Yang: Grumbles.

Neo: signs "Right... Emerald is really suspicious of you. She's crazy paranoid, mainly because Cinder is crazy about you. So Emerald's going to try something soon. She's keeping it secret from me so I don't know all the details, but she's gunning for you. She wants Cinder's attention all to herself."

Yang: Grumbles.

Jaune hand meets face: "Why does she have to be so psycho?"

Neo: laughs silently "Well, you intrigue her and resist her. She likes that." She leans forward and cups his cheek. "I like that too~."

Yang: Seethes.

Jaune: "...So you're also crazy?"

Neo: "Yup. But that makes me fun~."

Yang: "Okay, back off midget!"

Jaune: "Pretty sure my dad said something about not sticking my dick in crazy."

Neo: "What? I'm fine with being a mistress. Or second wife. Maybe even third~.."

Yang: "NO!"Neo: "What? You said you were fine with Ruby joining in. Maybe Pyrrha and Weiss. Or Blake."

Yang: "I DIDN'T—HOW DID YOU KNOW THAT?!"

Jaune: "HOW?!"

Neo: "I know it now~."

Jaune: "God Damnit!"

Yang: "SERIOUSLY?!"

Neo: smirks.

Jaune: "Ok ok, what do you want?"

Neo: "Well, since I'm seeing you plow Yang into a coma nightly..."

Yang: "SERIOUSLY?!"

Neo: "Well, you two are basically exhibitionists."

Jaune hands covering his face as he groans into his hands: "I told you we need to be more discrete."

Yang: "Yeah and I told you the thrill is half the fun-Ugh. So what?"

Neo: "So... Since you're open and all~... Room for one more?"

Yang: "AB-SO-FUCKING-LUTE-LY NOT!"

Neo: "Aw, still sore about losing?"

Yang: "You made me look like a fool and tried to kill me!"

Neo: "That was just a love tap~."Yang: "

You tried to stab me!"

Neo: "And I didn't. So... You're welcome? Sides, your boyfriend stabs you plenty."

Yang: "That is something completely different!"

Jaune: "Look Neo, I'm not a gigolo. And yeah, we have an... Understanding with Blake who is..."

Neo: "Crazy?"

Jaune: "Beside the point. She's our friend."

Yang: "And you are not."

Neo: "Aww... I can be your friend~..." She leans in and winks at Jaune while resting a hand on his chest.

Jaune: "Listen Neo, you are very beautiful. But without Yang's consent I won't be comfortable going ahead with something like that with you."

Neo: "..." Unbuttons her top.

Yang: "I'm going to break her legs."

Jaune: "Please don't."

Neo: smirks "So, I gotta prove I'm a good friend to you, huh? I'll do it perfectly. Excuse me." She hands Jaune something... And she shatters along with the rest of the world into the janitor's closet.

And it's revealed she left Jaune... Her bra.

Jaune: "Uhhh."

Yang: Growls "That little..."

She yanks the bra away and tosses it aside. She then kisses Jaune deeply.

Jaune: "Mmmhmhm?! Y-Yang, we have-We need to-!"

Yang: "LATER!"

Jaune's Brain: Crap, I'm kind of into this. Should I be worried? ... Probably a little late for that.

 

[AndrewJTalon]

Jaune had a meeting with Ozpin in his office. Naturally about Raven.

Jaune: "So, what's happened with her?"

Ozpin: "She's communicating directly with us again."

Jaune: "Oh?"

Ozpin: "She spent about ten minutes insulting me, my previous incarnations, my ex-wives, my children, my lack of common sense, insinuating that I had feelings for Summer... And then agreed to work with me again."

Jaune: "Oh! That's good."

Ozpin: "Yes, it is." small smile "And how are you holding up, Jaune?"

Jaune: "I'm... Well, stressed out."

Ozpin: "Understandable. I was kidnapped a few times by Grimm Cultists as your great-great-great-great-grandfather Rolan's companion."

Jaune: "W-Wait, you were Ramses the Wizard? How does that work, your name didn't start with an Oz!"

Ozpin: smiles "That was a bit of an in-joke. You see, in the Hellenic Language Ramses is translated as 'Ozymandias' from the old Vacuoan dialect of the Osiris Kingdom."

Jaune: "Wait... It was a joke?"

Ozpin: "Yes! Very funny, don't you think?"

Jaune: "Uhhhh... I... I guess?"

Ozpin: sighs "I suppose it is very niche. In any event Jaune, good work on getting Raven back on our side."

Jaune: "I don't think I did anything. I just got kidnapped and told her the truth." sighs "I feel like a MacGuffin in some crummy story instead of a person sometimes."

Ozpin: "So do all with such a 'gift'. Yet keep in mind: You could have said nothing. You could have enraged her enough to kill you. Instead, you chose the truth and to stand your ground. That is a victory. Don't tell yourself any differently."

Jaune: "I'll try... I'm sorry. Vytal's coming up. This is the critical time. I'm trying to think of everything that could go wrong. If Cinder put two and two together, if she told Salem-"

Jaune's Brain: Fuck fuck fuck I cannot-I will not lose Pyrrha again, I won't lost any of them, I can't-!

Ozpin: "Jaune..." He gets up, goes around and rests a hand on his shoulder "I can appreciate having the weight of the world on your shoulders. I've been handling it alone for a long time. Indeed, you remind me of myself."

Jaune: "Oh?"

Ozpin: "Yes... Which means you should be told: You're not alone in this. So stop acting like it."

Jaune: "... How many times have you been told that?"

Ozpin: "Too many to count. And yes... I often refused to listen. Just like you probably will. So I'm telling you: Worrying will do nothing. You have given us all the information you can. You have helped us organize against this threat. You have done your part. So rest, son."

Jaune: "I..." sighs "Yeah... Yeah... Heh. Funny enough I keep stressing out over my romantic problems too. I can't stop being a teenager, I guess."

Ozpin: "That's reassuring. It means the spark of humanity is still in you. Hold onto it, Jaune. Those of us who have touched the infinite find it is the most precious gift you can have."

Jaune: "Thanks..."

Ozpin: "Also... I have spoken with your parents."

Jaune: "Oh... About?"

Ozpin: "They are going to be here for the festival, along with your sisters. All to cheer you on. As I recall, they didn't come to Vytal in the original timeline, yes?"

Jaune: "I... No, no, they weren't... Thank you."

Ozpin: "Your parents were going to come anyway, but I pulled some strings and now the rest of your family can come. The fact they are all very, very powerful will be a big help to the defenses as well."

Jaune: "That's true..."

Ozpin: smiles "And almost every girl in your immediate group loves you and wants you to be their husband. Surely that can brighten your mood too, yes?"

Jaune: scowl "Try it! See how unstressed you are in a harem situation!"

 

[AndrewJTalon]

Jaune was relaxing after training with his dad. He sat on a stone bench at the edge of the training field, drinking deeply from his water bottle. Nick was nearby, fighting off Nora, Pyrrha and Ren.

Nora: "EXPLOSION TIIIIME!"

Nick: "IT'S SWORD'O'CLOCK!"

Ren: "Time for Justice!"

Pyrrha: "Um... Sorry! I CAN'T THINK OF ONE!"

Nick: "YOU NEED TO WORK ON THAT!"

Pyrrha: "SORRY!"

Emerald and Cinder approached from the side, Cinder smiling slightly. Emerald followed, looking sullen.

Jaune: "Oh, hey Cinder. Hey Emerald."

Cinder: "It's nice to see you, Jaune." She sat next to him on the bench, Emerald standing off a bit and trying to look casual.
Jaune: "Likewise. What's up?"

Emerald's Semblance activated with the subtlety of heat rising. Emerald scowled at him deeply, even as Cinder's smile became a bit more sultry.

Cinder: "Now we can talk in private. Emerald's been improving."

Jaune: "I see... Good work, Emerald."

Emerald huffed and glared. Cinder shook her head.

Cinder: "Forgive her. She's being temperamental for some reason."

Jaune's Brain: Wow... That's pretty cruel. But textbook Cinder.
Jaune: "Of course."

Cinder: "I spoke with Mother... The plan proceeds on schedule."

Jaune: slowly nodded "I see."

Cinder: "Red has his forces in position. The Grimm are in place... The VDF's Fleet will be ordered away to a false emergency while the Atlesian fleet remains over Vale. When they return, we'll have everything we need and they'll be torn to pieces by Atlas' fleet." She smirks

Jaune's Brain: Wow... Okay... I'm glad I didn't fall for her. Damn...

Jaune: "I see."

Cinder: "... You seem tense."

Jaune: sighs "No plan survives first contact with the enemy, Cinder. And this is really, really big, with a lot of moving parts. I have no doubt we're going to run into a number of issues right off the bat in all this chaos."

Cinder: "The chaos is the point."

Jaune: "Frankly, I think this plan is deeply flawed and unnecessary. I already have control over Pyrrha. All we need to do is cut off Amber's life support inside Ozpin's tower and you'll have the powers-"

Cinder: "But not the Relic."

Jaune: "I could figure out a way to get you in."

Cinder shook her head.

Cinder: "We're too far along to alter the plan, I'm afraid. Unless... You believe it's been compromised?"

Jaune's Brain: There it is... I'm not sure if she's onto me or not... Think carefully, Jaune... Focus...

Jaune: "I think if we were compromised, we'd have been dealt with before now. Ironwood wouldn't wait. I just think that if we have the quiet option, the simpler option, it's better to do that."

Cinder: "If we wanted to simply take the powers and the Relic? Yes... But we don't."

Jaune: "We don't, huh?"

Cinder: smile "You care for your family. Even your puppets... But look out. Can you honestly tell me all those people deserve to live? For all the evils, all the crimes of mankind?"

Jaune: "I'm not in a position to judge mankind. It's too big for me."

Cinder: "Well I have judged them... And I feel they deserve everything that's coming to them."

Jaune: "That won't change what happened to you, Cinder."

Cinder glared angrily, her eyes glowing slightly with power. Jaune managed to remain outwardly calm.

Cinder: "Power will prevent the world from ever harming me... Ever again."

Jaune: sigh "I just feel... If we are going to challenge Salem one day... We're going to need a lot more help. Vale and Atlas are the two most powerful nations on this planet. Being able to manipulate them into joining us in overthrowing Salem is more practical."

CInder: "The force of armies can't overwhelm her. Only magic." She turned and scowled out at the Vale skyline "And a broken world is one easier to rule."

Jaune: "I see... That said... I have contingencies in place. Just in case."

Cinder: "Oh?"

Jaune: "Yes."

Cinder: "And they are?"

Jaune: "Best you don't know. They're going to rely on you acting as surprised as possible since they'll involve being close to Ozpin. We can't afford any slip ups."

Cinder: "You're asking a great deal of me."

Jaune: "No more than what you have asked of me. Besides, if your main plan fails... Best you act as natural as possible."

Cinder: "I see..."

Jaune: "Besides... Have I ever let you down?"

Cinder: smiles softly "No..."

They sit in silence for a moment. Cinder stares at him.

Cinder: "That said... I can tell you care a great deal for human life."

Jaune: "Humanity is what can conquer Salem. Good and bad. I'm just thinking in practical terms."

Cinder: "I have never been a practical woman."

Jaune's Brain: That much is obvious...

Cinder: "Still... I suppose that empathy has done a great deal for you."

Jaune: "It's like an actor on a stage. You have to believe in the false reality, if only a little. Makes the performance more authentic."

Cinder: "Then you believe in the goodness of humanity?"

Jaune: "I believe it's a power. A power that can be used as effectively as evil. Moreso, in the right circumstances. After all... A hero can claim a crown and rule more easily than a villain."

Cinder: *snorts* "Love never helped me. Heroes never did either. Fear is easier to rule by than fear... You don't have to be as vulnerable."

Jaune: "Perhaps... In any event, what do you need of me in the plan, Cinder?"

Cinder: "Must I repeat it again?"

Jaune: "Never hurts to ensure we haven't missed anything."

Cinder: "Fight with your team to the finals, of course. You should unveil more of your true ability. Your training with your parents will explain it to anyone curious. We will use Emerald's abilities to fake an attack on Mercury by either you or Xiao-Long, and then Pyrrha on Polendinia. After our announcement... You will deliver Blake to Adam Taurus. And have your women secure my route to Ozpin's tower. He will doubtlessly want to transfer Amber's power into Pyrrha. I will follow... And we will strike. He will be weakened thanks to the poison we've been slipping him for weeks."

Jaune: "... Understood."

Cinder: "We'll escape on our hidden airship. The Grimm will cover us. Any questions?"

Jaune: shakes his head "No... I think we've covered everything. We are putting a lot of pressure on Emerald... Can Neo help with the illusions? Take some pressure off her?"

Cinder: "I considered that, but Neo is far too unreliable. We're going to eliminate her and Roman afterwards. They will be of no further use."

Jaune: "Shame. They could be useful."

Cinder: "As useful as they are, they would likely turn on us."

Jaune: "I doubt it. They would be fugitives like us. Hostis humani generis in the old Quitalan: Enemies of all mankind. They wouldn't have anywhere to go but with us."

Cinder: "Ultimately, they want wealth. Wealth will be useless in the coming days. What use does a thief have for a world where money is worthless? They will be our enemies without something more visceral to keep them in line. So... We eliminate them."

Jaune: "... Understood."

Cinder: smirk "It would be nice if we could control them though... I suppose your pragmatism is rubbing off on me."

Jaune: "Well... In my family's history, the advisor to the king or queen often had a much better deal than the monarch themselves."

Cinder: "Angling to become my vizier already, Jaune?"

Jaune: smirks "Well... I have no desire for a throne. But supporting a wise, powerful queen over the world? Much more my speed."

Cinder: "You have a sterling resume... I believe I will consider it. But... One step at a time."

Jaune: "Of course. Emerald?"

Emerald: "I need to speak with Jaune for a moment, Cinder. If you please?"

Cinder stares at Emerald. Emerald bows her head. Cinder chuckled.

Cinder: "As you wish."

Cinder rose and walked off, through the field of her illusion. Emerald glared death at Jaune as her mistress walked off. Jaune stared back.

Emerald: "... You're going to betray us. I know it. You know it."

Jaune: "I have literally done nothing but work to ensure we succeed, Emerald. Your jealousy is making you act irrational-"

Emerald: "Irrational?! You're too cagey! Too smart! You're obviously a traitor!"

Jaune: "Is her happiness all that matters to you? Does she care about yours?"

Emerald: "Her happiness is mine!"

Jaune: "Are you sure? Because right now she's happy... And you're not."

Emerald growls.

Emerald: "And what do you care about my happiness?!"

Jaune: "A lot more than Cinder does. My win condition allows for your happiness... Does yours?"

Emerald: glares "This isn't about her! You...You're a traitor and you're going to turn us in!"

Jaune: "And why haven't you told Cinder this?"

Emerald: "I told her! She doesn't believe me!"

Jaune: "And so you're telling me?"

Emerald: "I'm telling you that the moment you try to betray us... You'll die. And you'll never see it coming."

Jaune: "And if I was planning to betray you... Now you've given me a heads up. What is your real issue, Emerald? That Cinder likes me and not you-?"

Emerald tries to stab him with a knife. Jaune catches her fist with some difficulty.

Jaune's Brain: Sheesh she's still strong...

Jaune: "I see... You can't help how the heart works, Emerald."

Emerald: furious, tears in her eyes "You bastard...!"

Jaune: "But that doesn't mean you have to keep after a woman who doesn't return your feelings... You can be more than her servant, Emerald."

Emerald: "You're her servant!"

Jaune: "By choice! Not out of desperation! So... Maybe think about that, huh? What is your choice, Emerald?"

Emerald: "They don't matter-!"

Jaune: "They always matter, Emerald."

The illusion falls. Pyrrha, Nora, Ren and Nick approach. Nick frowns.

Nick: "Jaune! What did I tell you about making pretty girls cry?"

Jaune: "Not my fault... We just had a little situation. But it's all right now... Right Emerald?"

Emerald: softly "... Right..." She turns and heads off

Nora: "Bye Emerald! Sorry if Jaune made you cry! We can have Yang smash him in the face for it!"

Jaune: "Please don't."

 

[AndrewJTalon]

The opening ceremonies were very nice. Fighter jets and Bullheads streaked overhead, there were fireworks and musical peangrformances, and a lot of other fun things. Things Jaune wasn't able to enjoy as thoroughly as he would like. But try he did.

Yang: "Mmmm... Jaune? I'm in your lap and you're not kissing me."

Jaune: "Hm? Oh, sorry..."

Yang: sigh "Seriously. Try to make a girl feel wanted, huh?"

Pyrrha: "I could take over if you'd like?"

Yang rolled her eyes.

Yang: "Later."

Jaune: "Isn't that something we should talk about-?"

Yang; "We did. I decided."

Jaune: "All right..."

Weiss: "You've yet to speak with me on the subject, Yang!"

Ruby: "Yeah! Or me!"

Yang: "We've been busy!"

Blake: "Yes, you have~."

Yang: "Oh knock it off."

The first round battle wasn't too difficult...

Jaune: "Cardin? Sorry bro but you're going down."

Cardin: "Yeah, I know... But we're not making it easy for you!"

Cardin charged, the rest of his team supporting him from the flanks... Jaune threw Dust grenades to obscure his team and they went to work. Pyrrha knocked Sky out with one blow, Ren clashed with Dove quickly, then emptied both barrels into his face and let Jaune charge, shield bashing him into Pyrrha who knocked him out of the ring. Nora just laughed and dove through Russel's Dust blasts, bashing him into Cardin's back. Jaune unleashed an Aether Blade to blast them back, Ren circle-strafed, and Pyrrha finished them off with powerful blows, before all of JNPR charged and bashed them out of the arena.

Port, the Announcer: "And it's Team JNPR in a total domination!"

The crowds cheered. CRDL walked up to the ring, all bruised and scowling... But Cardin held out his hand.

Cardin: "... Okay... Not as hard as I would have liked..."

Jaune: "You fought hard, Cardin. And I know just how lucky I am." He took his hand and shook it "Besides, tournament battles aren't the real thing. I'm sure you'll step up when the time comes."

Cardin: "..." small smile "Thanks."

Jaune: smiles "Besides, I don't think your wife cares about how you did."

He points out Velvet cheering in the stands, with their triplets. Cardin flushes and grins dopily.

Cardin: "Yeah..."

Nora: "HIIII SWEETIES! AUNTIE NORA'S BRINGING YOU CANDY!"

Cardin: "They can't eat candy yet, damnit!"

Nora: pouts "Well then I'll eat the candy in front of them!"

Dove: "Wha-Why?"

Nora: "To give them something to shoot for, of course!"

Pyrrha: chuckles

Sky: "... You know I think I'm fine with our normal team... Question is, Arc: How'd a normal guy like you get this team?"

Jaune: "Me? Normal? I stayed, didn't I?"

 

[AndrewJTalon]

The first few matches went pretty much like that-The weak teams were eliminated in short order. As a result, JNPR had enough time to go up to the skyboxes of the Vytal Arena to visit family.
Aqua: "JAAAAUUNNNNE!" Aqua hugged him, blubbering away "THERE'S SOOO MUCH FREE BOOOOOZE!"

Isabel grabs her ear and twists it.
Aqua: "OWOWOWOWWWW! MOM!"

Isabel: "And you're not going to drink it all!"

Aqua: "Owwwww...! Jaune! Save me!"

Jaune: "It's nice to see you too, Aqua." He hugs her "But you really gotta cut down on the drinking."

Aqua: "I literally filter out all the bad parts!"

Jaune: "Yeah, that's not the problem."

Kazuma: "HA! Never is." He comes up behind Aqua and hugs her, pulling her away. He grins at Jaune. "Jaune! Been forever, how are you?"

Jaune: "Pretty good! You?"

Kazuma: "Doing pretty well. A lot of investments are going great but hey, I gotta go adventuring."

Jaune: "Heh. Yeah."

Aqua: "This jerk still won't propose!"

Kazuma: "I'm working on it! Geez! Darkness called dibs!"

Aqua: "YOU MET ME FIRST!"

Kazuma: "And you're still tsundere!"

Aqua: "I AM NOT!"

Jaune's Brain: Geez, this is just surreal... How much of my brain got into this world? Or was it always there? Eesh... Questions for later...

Jaune, Nora, Ren and Pyrrha move away from the arguing couple with Isabel. Isabel smiles and hugs Jaune.
Isabel: "You did very well..." She hugs Nora too "You too!"

Nora: "Hee! Thanks Mom!"

Jaune: "Thanks Mom."

Isabel: "You all did very well! Great teamwork!"

Pyrrha: flush "Thank you, Mrs. Arc!"

Ren: "Indeed, thank you."

Tangy: "A little too sloppy but serviceable."

Jaune turns... And intentionally looks over Tangy's head.
Jaune: "Hm? Who said that-" He gets kicked in the shin "OW!"

Tangy: "Hmph!"

Jaune: "Heh... Nice to see you too, Tangy. Big Sis."

Tangy: smirks "That's better."

Jaune: "PMC business going well?"

Tangy: "Very. The security contracts for Vale are quite lucrative. Your doing?"

Jaune: "I... May have said a thing or two."

Tangy: "Appreciate it. My adjutant is at the snack bar..."

Yup, that was Visha all right, chowing down on snacks. She waves happily.
Jaune: "Heh... You aren't mistreating her, are you sis?"

Tangy: "Never... Also, hello Nora. It's nice to welcome you into the-"

Nora hugs her tightly.

Nora: "BIG SISTER! I'M SO GLAD TO MEET YOU!"

Tangy: "URK! Y-Yes... Same..." She smiles softly for a moment and pats Nora's back "Now put me down?"

Nora: "Okay!"

The twins and Orchid greet them happily as well, handing both Jaune and Nora extra grenades. Orchid flushes and smiles awkwardly at them. They then go over to Lilac, sitting with her fiance Mercer Sith Junior and Katy.
Lilac: "Hello Jaune! Pyrrha! Nora! Ren! Oh, you did so well!"

Jaune: "Thanks!"

Mercer Jr: "Heh... You're fighting like your old man. Good work. Say... You know if you lost in the next round on purpose maybe I could bet-"

Lilac and Katy both smack the back of his head.

Mercer Jr: "Owww! I'm kidding, kidding!"

Katy: "You'd better be. Great work, guys!"

Jaune: "Thanks..."

They then moved to greet Saphron and Terra, sitting there with baby Adrian babbling.
Saphron: "That was really exciting, Jaune!"

Jaune: "Thanks!"

Terra: "Heh. I'm gonna brag so much to the office next week about knowing a tournament champion!"

Adrian: "Bah bah!"

Saphron: "Also Nora: Welcome to the family!"

Nora: "Hee!" She hugs her "Thanks!"

Saphron: "I've got all kinds of embarassing stories about Jaune to tell you!"

Nora:: "Really?!"

Jaune: "Nnnno she doesn't!"

Nora: "Yes she does!"

Saphron: "I absolutely do!"

Isabel: "Heh. So do I."

Jaune: "MOM!"

Isabel: "Now now, she's entitled!"

They finally get to Arjun and Saia. Young Abhimanyu, their youngest son, blushes and stammers when Pyrrha walks up to him.
Abhimanyu: "Uh, h-hey, you're pretty-AMAZING! Amazing! You too, Jaune, Nora, Ren!"

Jaune: "Thanks Abhi!"

Pyrrha: "Yes, thank you!" *All smiles*

Arjun: "Yes, your father and mother's training is paying off. Good work." He smiles "We're looking forward to May's first matches."

Nora: "Us too!"

Saia: "Just don't beat her too hard, will you Jaune?"

Jaune: "I'll try to keep it manageable, promise."

Arjun: "Now now, she can handle herself... But don't strike too hard, Jaune. That said, if you face Neptune's team, please... Don't hold back."

Saia: "Arjun!"

Arjun: "What? He knows the risks!"

Nora: "We'll smack him extra hard, Godfather!"

Arjun: "Excellent..."

Abhimanyu: "Can... Can I get your autograph, Miss Nikos?"

Pyrrha: "Of course!" She signs his gun "There!"

Abhimanyu: "Th-Thanks...!"

Arjun: "Heh... He's actually speaking to a girl. Well done, Jaune!"

Jaune: "Uh, sure..."

They move to their seats and watch Team RWBY's next match. It's up against a first year team from Mistral... And RWBY flattens them in no time flat, coordinating with devastating speed.

Nick pops in from behind them.

Nick: "HAHA! What'd I tell ya? The training tells!"

Jaune: "Geez... Looks like!"

Isabel walks up behind them too after fussing over her daughters and grandson, and smiles.

Isabel: "Still, this is only the first round. Plenty more to go."

Nick: "Come on Izzy, be optimistic! Besides, they're actually listening to Ruby. Big improvement."

Isabel: "True..."

Ozpin enters with a smile.

Ozpin: "Hello all. I hope I'm not interrupting."

Jaune: "Hey Headmaster!"

Nick: "Hey Ozzy! How's it hanging?"

Ozpin: "Just fine, thank you Nick."

Isabel: "Nick!" sigh "Hello Headmaster."

Arjun: "Hello Ozpin."

Saia: "Hello!"

Ozpin: "Well, I had the thought we could all meet up in the super skybox with General Ironwood and the rest of his guests." He eyes Jaune significantly "Team RWBY will be joining us there soon."

Jaune: "Sounds great!"

Isabel: "You don't think it will take up too much time, do you? The first round matches are being finished quite quickly."

Ozpin: "Not at all. Besides, you'll get to meet some old friends. The Schnees have arrived."

Jaune's Brain: Ah... Right... Weiss's old man... Shit... Okay... Time to put the plan into action...

Jaune: "Sounds great!"

Ozpin: "And your mother is here, Miss Nikos."

Pyrrha immediately tenses up.

Pyrrha: "O-Oh... That's good."

Jaune's Brain: Craaaaap... Okay... Okay... One problem at a time.

 

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The Super Skybox was pretty epic, Jaune would admit. And he didn't use that word lightly. There was a chocolate fountain and high end booze! Jaune's sisters and the Siths headed right for the buffet.

At the center of it all, looking very stiff, was Jacques Schnee, talking with General Ironwood about nothing in particular. RWBY had already arrived, Ruby going to town on the chocolate treats... And talking with Whitley Schnee? There was an interesting development.

Jaune's Brain: Maybe I can get her off my back and onto Whitley's. He should be a good guy in this timeline, right?

Blake was sitting with Ghira and Kali, all managing to look fairly diplomatic despite Jacques' presence. Willow Schnee was on a couch with Klein. Weiss was sitting with her... And some blue haired guy who was talking her ears off.

Jaune's Brain: That must be Harry Marigold... Wow, he does look like a douche. Score one for CRWBY, I suppose.

Nora: "Ren! Chocolate fountain!"

Jaune: "Try to behave, Nora."

Nora: "I always behave!" She rushes off, Ren following with a wry smile.

A beautiful short haired redheaded woman in glasses looked out the windows pensively, a middle age black haired man in a black suit standing with her. She turned and lit up when she saw Pyrrha.

Jaune's Brain: And Pyrrha's mom... And her assassin bodyguard?! Damn... I put a lot of thought into this... Or God did or... Whatever.

Jacques spotted them and walked up, a charming smile on his face as he extended his hand.

Jacques: "Ah... Doctor and Mister Arc... It's been a while. And Your Majesties, welcome."

Isabel: "Mister Schnee." Tight and polite

Arjun: "Mister Schnee." Likewise

Saia: "Mister Schnee." Smiling but tense

Nick: "... Who are you again?"

Jacques: mild twitch "... Jacques Schnee."

Nick: "... Who?"

Jacques: "The... CEO of Schnee Dust Company?"

Nick: Blank

Willow walked up and joined them, smirking a bit.

Willow: "The man you punched you in the nose, dear."

Nick: "Ohhhh! Hey Wills! Now I remember!"

Willow: fondly "Hello Nick, Arjun, Saia... Isabel."

Isabel: tensely "Willow."

Jaune's Brain: Wowwww... I did not see this dynamic playing out this... Uh... Dangerously in my head...

Jacques is clearly infuriated, but manages a razor thin smile. He turns to Jaune, and offers a hand. Then a hand to Pyrrha.

Jacques: "Mister Arc. Miss Nikos. Congratulations on your successful defense of Vale's gate."

Jaune: takes it and shakes it "I just played a small part. My friends did most of the work-Your daughter is the real hero."

Pyrrha: "Yes, she is."

Weiss looks over and flushes at his praise. Jacques studies him carefully.

Jacques: "I see... Well! I am pleased to see all of Weiss' friends here. I have an important announcement."

Jaune: smiles "Do tell? I look forward to it..." He eyes Yang, Ruby, and Blake approaching "I have one of my own, actually."

Jacques: "Really? I hope it goes well for you."

Jaune: "Yes, of course. Yours as well..."

Yang; "Hey Stud!" She hugs and kisses him "Mmmm... Good game out there!"

Jaune: "You too."

Ruby: "Thanks for the training, Mister and Mrs. Arc!"

Isabel: "Think nothing of it! You did most of it yourselves."

Nick: "Yeah! Oooh! Deep fried oysters! Yummy!" He heads off

Jacques heads off to mingle more with Arjun and Saia. Athena approaches.

Athena: "Hello Pyrrha."

Pyrrha: "Mother."

Athena: "You must be Jaune... Pyrrha's told me a lot about you." small smile

Jaune: "Yes. Same. I'm pleased to meet you, ma'am." Shakes her head

Athena: "You know... I felt that Beacon was far too dangerous for her. That she needed more training close to home... I am glad I was wrong."

Pyrrha raises an eyebrow. Jaune nods.

Jaune: "Pyrrha is very important to me... She saved my life. I owe her everything."

Pyrrha flushes. Athena frowns.

Athena: "Are you romantically interested in her?"

Jaune: "Hm? Me? Well..."

Yang: "He's very taken, Mrs. Nikos. Unless I say otherwise." grins and winks

Athena relaxes a bit.

Athena: "That's good to hear. Pyrrha? I look forward to catching up with you."

Pyrrha: "... Yes Mother."

They head off, Athena glancing back at Jaune, Ruby and Yang once with a guarded expression. Pyrrha looks at them with a sad smile. Jaune gives her an encouraging smile back, as do Ruby and Yang.

Weiss comes up... With Henry Marigold.

Weiss: "Hello Ruby, Yang, Jaune."

Yang: "Hey Weisscream!"

Ruby: "Hey!"

Jaune: "Hey... And Henry, right?"

Henry: "Yes. Henry Marigold, of the Atlas Marigolds." He shakes his head with a nauseating smile "Old man, you're quite the hero!"

Jaune: "I just did my part."

Henry: "Smashing! Just smashing! Weiss has told me so much about you! You're really the great-grandson of Empress Arturia?"

Jaune: "She abdicated but yes."

Henry: "Incredible! Well, I suppose blood will tell, hahahaha! Like me! I wanted to become a Hunter but that would be a waste of my talents! Business is my business! Synergy and analytic skill tactics! All the rage, all the rage!"

Jaune: "Um... Certainly..."

Weiss shoots a pleading look. Jaune smiles gently.

Jaune: "If you'll excuse us?"

Henry: "Oh of course, Old man, of course! Wonderful, wonderful! Do you suppose I could try out your gun or sword some time?" Radiating foppishness

Jaune: "I'm afraid it's not a toy, 'old man'. Very dangerous. Best left to the experts."

Henry: "True, true. More the job for a rough kind of man, eh? I'm glad Weiss will be leaving it soon."

Ruby: "Leaving it?"

Henry: "Well we're going to-"

Weiss: "Henry! Father is announcing it, yes? Let's not spoil the surprise."

Henry: "Oh... Oh yes, quite right, quite right. Let's go, Weiss! I want to try the strawberries!" Henry leads Weiss away. Weiss shoots Jaune a pleading look. Jaune looks to Yang and Ruby.

Jaune: "... Yang? You know that plan we put together for Weiss that we were going to save for a last resort and-?"

Yang: "Yeah... No, I am totally for it Stud."

Ruby: "That guy is going to ruin her life... We can't let it happen!"

Whitley walks up, eyebrow raised.

Whitley: softly "What plan?"

Jaune: "Ahhh..."

Ruby: "Ummm... It'll really piss off your dad?"

Yang and Jaune: hissed "Ruby!"

Ruby: "What?!"

Whitley: "Will it?" He smiles "... Carry on then."

Ruby. Yang and Jaune: "..."

Whitley: "Honesty is so refreshing, isn't it?"

- - -

They watched the rest of the first round. Mostly predictable-CMEN, SSSN, and ABRN dominated easily, though a few unlikely teams managed to make it through.

Port: Announcing via intercom "The next round will begin in thirty minutes!"

Jacques stands up amidst the applause and turns to the gathered group.

Jacques: "Well, since we have time and we're all gathered here, I-"

Nora slams her hammer down with a loud CRACK nearby Jaune.

Nora: "Sorry Mister Schnee I'mma let you finish but Jaune-Jaune has an announcement too!"

Jaune shrugs apologetically at the annoyed looking Jacques.

Jaune: "Sorry sir. I'll make it quick."

Jacques: "Hmph..."

Willow eyes him with interest, as do the other guests. Jaune goes up to Yang, standing nearby. He takes her hands.

Jaune: "Hey... Yang. Listen, this is coming a bit sooner than I planned for but, well... You see, I noticed a problem with your last name. I don't like it."

Yang: "Oh really? You don't?"

Jaune: "Yeah..." He knelt down and held up a ring box. He opens it. "I think Yang Arc sounds a lot better. So... Uh... Will you marry me?"

Silence falls. Isabel and Lilac let out squeals. Yang tears up... And tackle hug and kisses him.

Yang: "MMMMM~! Yes, YES!"

Jaune: "Heh... Heheheheh... HAHAHAHA! WOO!"

Nick: "YEAH! GO SON! WOOOOOO!"

The rest of the Arc Clan and friends all cheer. Nora, Ren, Ozpin all applaud. Weiss looks sad, but forces a smile. Willow and Athena look wistful, while Pyrrha is hurt. Jacques looks very annoyed, but hides it as best he can. Ironwood smiles softly. Blake is curious, as Ghira and Kali both try to comfort her.

Jaune's Brain: Okay... Okay... Stage 2... Here goes...

Jaune: "But..."

Everyone stares. Jaune holds Yang's hands tightly.

Jaune: "The truth is... I love another woman too. Very deeply."

Yang: smirk, then an exaggerated gasp "Really? I had no idea! Who else?"

Jaune: "Why... Weiss, of course!"

Jacques and Weiss: "What?!"

Willow: "What?!"

Henry: "Mmm, love this escargot-What?!"

Jaune kneels in front of Weiss and holds out another ring box.

Jaune: "The truth is Weiss, you're a stuck up, overbearing pain in the ass... But a brave, beautiful, smart and kind one. You're an amazing woman and I can't exactly leave you out in the cold. So... With Yang's permission..."

Yang: smiles, sighs and shrugs "Oh go ahead."

Jaune: "Would you also marry me? I promise you're not second in my heart, just... You know, Yang called dibs."

Weiss: "Well... Let me think about it." She shoves Henry aside and leaps into Jaune's arms "YES!"

Jacques: "Wh-Wh-WHAT?!"

Nora: gasp "ANOTHER SHOCKING TWIST!"

Pyrrha, Ruby, and Blake all brighten up immensely.

Isabel: "JAUNE!"

Nick: "YES! TWO WEDDINGS! TWICE THE BOOZE!"

Isabel: "NIIIIIICK!"

Ozpin hides his smile.

WIllow: "..." Smirks and looks over at Nick and Isabel speculatively

Jaune's Brain: Fuck it... I am a harem protagonist. May as well use it.... Even though it will probably mean my death.

 

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The silence that followed was like the world took a deep breath. Then-
Jacques: "WHAT?! YOU CAN'T MARRY HIM! YOU'RE MARRYING HENRY!"

Henry: "That's right!" Stands up "You can't just steal my girl! You've got one already!"

Pyrrha: "He's got five!"

Henry: "THAT"S EVEN GREEDIER!"

Jaune: exasperated "Pyrrha!"

Ruby: "Is she wrong?"

Jaune: "Yes."
Jacques: "You-You'd choose this-this nameless knight of a fallen family over what's best for the family?!"

Weiss: "You never gave me a choice in what I wanted! He did! You just want to enrich yourself!"

Jacques: "With some-some poor bigamist?!"

Henry: "Sir! I challenge you to-to a duel! You will not take my Weiss from me!"

Jaune: "Has the last half hour not made clear to you how that would go?"

Henry: "I-I'll fight you! You can't take her away from me!"

Jacques: "Weiss, you break off your engagement with this fool right now!"

Weiss: smug "I just did!"

Jacques: "What-You listen to me-!"

Weiss: "NO! You listen to me, Father! I'm not going to obey you anymore!"

Jacques: "Then you're no longer a Schnee or my heiress!"

Weiss: "FINE! I'll live and work as an ordinary person and as Jaune's wife!"

Jacques: "HA! Please! You?! You won't last five minutes and you'll come crawling back to me, pleading! Your little rebellion will accomplish nothing!"

Weiss: "No I won't! Maybe it will be difficult but I'll manage! And it'll still be preferable to marrying whoever you choose for me just so you can get richer! I'm not your slave, your doll, or your bargaining chip!"

Jacques: "What could he offer you that I couldn't?!"

Weiss: "Everything!"

Ozpin: slams his cane down and the loud sound silences the arguments
Ozpin: "Gentlemen, ladies... I believe this can be resolved after the tournament. Teams RWBY and JNPR need to get to their fights, after all."

Weiss: "Yes. Jaune, my future husband, and Yang, my future co-wife? Shall we?"

Yang: "Yes! Let's shall!"

Weiss: nods to Isabel "Mrs. Arc, I hope you will accept me as a daughter in law."

Isabel: chuckles "I think you've more than surpassed my expectations."

Nick: "Yeah! Welcome to the famiy!" He hugs her
Jacques: "Damnit... IRONWOOD! Arrest that-that blonde idiot! Do something!"

Ironwood: faintly amused "I'm not a police officer, Mister Schnee. I believe you'll have to handle this yourself."

JNPR and RWBY quickly exit. Once outside... Weiss flushes and stares at Jaune and Yang.
Weiss: "... That was your plan?!"

Jaune: "Well... It worked, didn't it?"

Weiss: "... Ruby did you help?"

Ruby: "Maybe a little?" grins
Yang: "Hey! He had to get my permission, ya know!"

Blake: "Mine too."

Ruby: "Same!"

Pyrrha: "And mine!"

Nora: "I approved the whole thing, as his sister!"

Jaune: "Yes Nora, thank you."

Ren: smirks a bit

Weiss: sighs "... You're a ridiculous bunch of lunatics."

Jaune: "And you're staying with us so what does that make you?"

Weiss: "Hmph! Insufferable dolt!"

Jaune: "I love you too, sweetie."

Weiss: bright red

Yang: laughs "Come on Sister Wife, let's go fight and win this thing, huh?"

Jaune: "And again Weiss... Once this all blows over we can call it off and you can marry-"

Weiss grabs his collar and kisses him deeply. She then releases him, panting hard.

Weiss: "Enough of that idiocy already!"

Yang: "Aw... No kiss for me, your sister wife?"

Weiss: bright red "I'm-I'm not that perverted!"

Blake: grins "Yet~."

Weiss: "SHUT UP!"

Jaune: "..." sigh "Well I was going to say it would be nice if you married a rich guy because... Damn... I guess I'm a harem protagonist now."

Blake: "Pfft. Now?"

Ruby: "You said you loved us all!"

Nora: "Yeah!"

Jaune: "It was platonic! PLATONIC! Still is for you and Ren!"

Nora: "Good! Keep it that way!"