[RWBY] RWBY Shorts

[Kiyan Tribe]

I'm a teacher, that is what I do," Irene said quietly. "It's what I love doing. But my skills allow me to help out from time to time and ensure what happened to me? Will never happen to anyone else."

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What happened to her?

 

[Balorak146]

What happened to her?

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Seems like when Jaune's mom got custody of her younger siblings, she sent little Irene to a well-regarded boarding school that turned out to be a version of The Red Room from Marvel. Ya know, that place that kidnapped and mutilated little girls across the world to use for brainwashed slave-assassins for 'the glory of Mother Russia'?

Isabel sure is running up quite a track record of being a shitty guardian by accident.

 

[Gur40]

Seems like when Jaune's mom got custody of her younger siblings, she sent little Irene to a well-regarded boarding school that turned out to be a version of The Red Room from Marvel. Ya know, that place that kidnapped and mutilated little girls across the world to use for brainwashed slave-assassins for 'the glory of Mother Russia'?

Isabel sure is running up quite a track record of being a shitty guardian by accident.

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Also in Roman book they had something like that happen in Vale it;s why the twins at Junior bar and Neo know how to fight

 

[cavalal386]

What happened to her?

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better question: does Isabel know what she did to Irene?

 

[AndrewJTalon]

better question: does Isabel know what she did to Irene?

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Irene wanted to go to the school. Neither she nor Isabel knew what it really was. When Isabel found out she broke down in tears and begged for Irene's forgiveness. But Irene said there was nothing to forgive: It wasn't Isabel's fault.

 

[SharkCultist]

Neptune was afraid of water. It was something that was just a part of life to his team.

Grass was green, Grimm were bad, and Neptune was a wuss.

They never really asked about it, not that he'd tell them.

Choking gasping hands holding him under the cold water.

No it's not something he would ever be comfortable sharing.

Hurt betrayal why? Whywhywhy?

Neptune never met his father but his mother always told him how much he looked like him. How handsome he was and that's all a eight year old boy needed to hear.

He didn't hear her talk about how he was a cheating manwhore who ran off with the first pretty girl he could get away with.

Well he didn't hear about it until she was screaming about it while drowning him.

And all because of a innocent comment.

"I like school mommy there's so many pretty girls to play with."

A innocent comment that tore his poor mom apart. He didn't mean it.

Dying. Cold. Something inside him waking up and making the water get away.

If he could go back he'd probably never even look at a girl.

Coughing. Looking around half dazed in fear and seeing his mother. Laying in a poor of water quickly turning red.

But he can't go back. So he does the next best thing, he stays away from the water and buries himself in whatever beauty he can grab.

Except...

Once loving grey eyes like a storm clouded with madness and a halo of seaweed colored hair laying limp in the water.

He doesn't date girls with grey eyes or blue-green hair.

Just another thing his team notices but never really comments on.

 

[AndrewJTalon]

It seemed like it took forever but the night of the dance finally arrived. JNPR was all set and ready. They walked out of their dormroom to wait on RWBY in the hallway.

Pyrrha: "Y-You look great, Jaune."

Jaune's Brain: Ohhh my God she's hot. She's unbelievably hot. Like Starfire drawn by a pro hentai artist hot. GAH! No, no... I am not going to think about it. Don't focus on it! She's beautiful and your FRIEND... That's it! A friend who is madly in love with you-SHUT UP!

Jaune: "You too." He smiled "And I'll save you a dance tonight."

Pyrrha: "Oh, thank you!"

Jaune: "But, you're also going to go out and dance with some other guys, all right?"

Pyrrha: flush "... I mean... If you want me to-"

Jaune: "No, that's not what I meant. I mean I want you to have a good time, Pyr. Really."

Jaune's Brain: That should help...

Pyrrha: "I... I see."

Nora: "We're totally gonna have a great time! Ooh! Ooh! I can't wait for Ren to shoot a bottle and get me a stuffed sloth doll!"

Jaune: "Er, we don't have that at the dance Nora."

Nora: "What?! What kind of a dance is this?!"

Jaune: "But that will be available at the Vytal Festival! You just need to be a little patient, okay?"

Nora: "Hmmm... Renny? Will you shoot a bottle and get me a stuffed sloth at the festival?"

Ren: "Of course."

Nora: beams "YAY! I am appeased!"

The door to RWBY's dormroom opens. Ruby comes out first in her dress and heels. She pouts.

Ruby: "Ugh. I hate lady stilts!"

Jaune: "You still look nice, Ruby."

Ruby: "R-Really?" blush "Thanks!"

Weiss emerges next, shaking her head at Ruby.

Weiss: "You can literally run up vertical surfaces and yet you have an issue with high heels?"

Ruby: "It's totally different pressures and mechanics involved, darnit! Why do we even wear these things?"

Jaune: "Makes you look taller and shows off your legs."

Ruby: bright red "... Huh... Um... I mean, that doesn't sound too bad..."

Blake emerges next, and gives Jaune a smile.

Blake: "Hello Jaune."

Jaune: "Hello Blake. You look very nice."

Jaune's Brain: Ohhh fuck she's hot. She's so hot... WHY ARE THEY ALL SO HOT?! EVEN RUBY IS HOT! HOW DO I DEAL WITH THAT?!

Blake: smiles "Are you sure that's all you want to say?"

Jaune: tightly "Yes. Very."

Blake: "Hmph. Well, here's Yang."

Blake moves aside. Jaune of course recalls how Yang looked in the show and in fanart... None of it does the real thing justice.

Yang: "H-Hey... So uh... How do I look?"

Jaune: "..."

Jaune's Brain: Say something... SAY SOMETHING. SAY THE FIRST THING TO COME TO MIND!

Yang: "Um... Jaune?"

Jaune: "... Humina... Pretty..."

Blake: "I think you broke his brain."

Weiss: "He had a brain?"

Jaune: shakes his head rapidly "I mean... You look amazing, Yang. Like an angel."

Yang: flush "Geez... You don't usually go for the flowery praise, you know."

Jaune: "Oh? Is that a problem-?"

Yang takes his arm and leans against him with a smile.

Yang: "Nope. Keep it up, Wordsmith. After all, a pun is like poetry."

Weiss: "They are not remotely the same."

Yang: "Says you!"

The part heads out to the ballroom. They run into May, who is in a beautiful red and gold sari. Her escort is... A surprise.

Weiss: "Neptune?!"

Neptune: "Hm? Oh, hey Snow Angel. I just asked the princess if she wanted to go to the dance, and she said yes." He grins and winks "I'm gonna show her a great time!"

May: "Oh, um, thank you. Hello Jaune! Hello everyone!" beams

Jaune: "Hey May! You look very nice."

Neptune: grins "Arc. I'm going out with your godsister. Hope you don't mind?"

Jaune: "Dude, it's not me you have to worry about. May is a sniper after all. And her dad is the best archer in the world. He could probably hit you from Vale if you make her cry."

Neptune: gulps "Uh... N-Not that I'm going to! Not at all!"

May: giggles "It's appreciated, Jaune, but don't worry! Neptune's a nice guy... When he doesn't strut so much."

Neptune: "Oh, hey!"

They head off ahead of the group. Weiss scowls after them.

Ruby: "You okay Weiss?"

Weiss: "I'm fine... Jaune? May I also get in a dance with you?"

Jaune: "Er... If Yang's okay with it?"

Yang: "Yeah, I'm okay with it."

Cardin and Velvet show up next. Velvet looks radiant, even as her belly begins to round from her pregnancy. Cardin has an arm around her shoulders protectively.

Jaune: "Hey guys!"

Blake: "Hello Velvet!"

Cardin: "Hey!"

Velvet: "Hey!" She giggles "This is so exciting! I'm glad Coco could adjust my dress in time for the dance!"

Jaune: "You look great!"

Velvet: "Aw, thank you!" snuggles with Cardin "Mmm... Cardin liked it too. We nearly didn't get out on time~."

Cardin: pleased blush "Velv, c-come on..."

Velvet: "Awww... But I wanna show off my wonderful man~!"

Cardin: "Just... Not all the time, huh?"

Velvet: "Aww... All right." kisses his cheek "Mmm... Anyway, see you inside!"

They leave. Nora blinks.

Nora: "Wow. They're really affectionate, huh?"

Ren: "Yes."

Yang: "Why aren't we like that, Jaune?"

Weiss: "Because we'd kill you if you were that disgusting all the time?"

Yang: "Bring it on~! You might get a hit on me if I was making out with Jaune~!"

Weiss: "Why you-!"

Cinder and her team show up. Emerald and Mercury are holding hands. Mint is prancing about in her dress and shooting flirty looks at Jaune. Cinder... Is less than pleased with her date.

Cinder: "Hello all."

Jaune: "Hey Cinder, Emerald, Mercury, Mint... Jack."

Jackie Arc is Jaune's cousin. He resembles Jaune in most details save for his greener eyes, messier shorter hair, and air of douche. He's in a loud green suit and grins back.

Jack: "Hey Cousin Jaune! Wow... You got yerself a whole harem!"

Jaune: "They're friends."

Jack: "Well, maybe they'd like to be my friends too-?" Cinder twists his hand painfully "OW OWOWOWOW! CUZ! HELP!"

Jaune: "I admire your restrait, Cinder. Usually I wanna deck him after five minutes of listening to him."

Cinder: twitch "I'm sure he'll behave himself the rest of the night. Won't he?"

Jack: "Y-YES! YES! TOTALLY!"

Cinder lets him go and smiles dangerously.

Cinder: "Good~."

Pyrrha: "So... You're Jaune's Cousin? It's nice to meet you!"

Jack: "Oh boy, it absolutely is! Man, Pyrrha Nikos in a dress? You know, I do photography for a... Fairly reputable website. I was wondering if I could get you to pose-?"

Cinder looks like she's about to melt Jack's head off. Of course, she can't.

Jaune: "Anyway! Why don't we all go inside?"

Yang: "Yeah, we need to be at the front desk anyway."

Cinder: "Sounds good."

Cinder's entourage enters. RWBY and JNPR head in too. Jaune and Yang take their seats at the front desk and begin to take tickets.

Ruby: "I mean... All those people..."

Jaune: "Relax Ruby. Look! There's Penny!"

Penny arrives with a happy smile. She takes Ruby's hands in hers.

Penny: "Hello Friend Ruby! I am so looking forward to this dance, aren't you?"

Ruby: beams "Definitely am now!"

They head off. Jaune and Yang relax a bit.

Yang: "I'm glad she'll have Penny along... Though it might mean that there's a fire by the end of it."

Jaune: "Oh, I'm pretty sure there will be one..."

Yang: "By the way, why did you set up your cousin with Cindy? You want her to hate you?"

Jaune's Brain: Well I do want to torture her a little since she is evil...

Jaune: "Eh... Maybe she'll whip Jack into shape. I gotta look out for family, after all..."

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The band came, music and dancing ensued. Jaune and Yang handled the front table for a while.

Jaune: "Geez... I feel like we're being punished."

Yang: "Hmph. Bet Goodwitch is just sad she's some lonely old spinster who will never get laid."

Jaune notices Goodwitch looming nearby. He clears his throat.

Jaune: "Now now Yang, maybe she's just waiting for that special guy. She is pretty amazing and hot, after all. As well as brave, strong and smart! It'll just take a really formidable guy to land her, that's all."

Yang: "Oh? You think so-?" Jaune elbows her "Ooh! I mean, yeah! She does make me second guess my sexuality at times! Rowr!"

Goodwitch's scowl intensifies.

Yang: "... Not buying this, huh?"

Goodwitch: "No. However, we have two volunteers willing to take your place so you can go dance. And corral your teams."

Jaune: "We do?"

Nick: "HEY SON!" Grins brightly in a dark blue suit and red tie "How's the dance?"

Isabel: In a blue shimmering dress that draws everyone's eyes "Don't mind us, we're just here with a few other alumni to help out!"

Jaune: "Mom? Dad?!"

Nick: "Haha! Don't worry, buddy! We won't cramp your style! You two go on, have some fun!"

Isabel: "Yes, we'll handle this."

Jaune: "I... Wow. Thanks Mom and Dad."

Yang: "Totally!"

Nick: "GLYNDA!" He gives her a big hug "HAHA! So nice to see you! Come on, let's catch up! How's everything?"

Glynda: "URK!"

Isabel: "Easy Nick! You don't want to break her!"

Nick: "Come on, she's like the strongest Huntress ever! ... Except for you sweetie! And I can't break you!"

Isabel: "There are differing opinions on that..."

Jaune and Yang flee the potentially mentally scarring conversation and get to the dance floor. Ruby is hanging out by the punch bowl, looking awkward.

Jaune and Yang look at each other.

Jaune: "Um... Yang, I know I really want to dance with you but... Well..."

Yang: sighs "No... It's okay. Take Ruby for a spin first. She needs it..." She sees Pyrrha hiding near a window sipping punch "... And P-Money too."

Jaune: "Really?"

Yang: smiles "I know you'll always come back to me. I shouldn't be so jealous."

Jaune: "Aw... Thanks babe." Kisses her cheek

Yang: "Hee..."

Jaune takes Ruby out onto the dancefloor. She's very nervous.

Jaune: "It's okay Rubes, it's okay. Just focus on me."

Ruby: "R-Right... Sorry if I step on your toes."

Jaune: "What happened to Penny?"

Ruby: "Oh, she got called away by her dad or something."

Jaune: "Huh... I see..."

Jaune's Brain: That didn't happen in the original timeline... Then again, I have changed a LOT.

They dance to the music for a while. Ruby begins to relax, and smile. Jaune sends her into a twirl, and she stumbles.

Ruby: "ACK!"

Jaune though manages to catch her.

Jaune: "Heh... Relax, it's all right."

Ruby: bright red "... Th-Thanks."

Jaune: "Any time."

The song ends and Jaune leads Ruby back to the punch bowl. He gets them three glasses as Yang joins them with Pyrrha in tow.

Yang: "Hey! Not bad, Rubes!"

Ruby: "It uh... It was hard, but... I managed to stop thinking about all those eyes on me."

Pyrrha: "That's the hardest part, Ruby. Really."

Jaune: "Yeah. So hey Pyr? You want to dance this next song?"

Pyrrha: looks to Yang, who nods. She beams "I... I would love to!"

Jaune: "Great!" He takes a sip of his punch "I'll be back for this later."

Ruby: "I'll hold onto it!"

Jaune: "Aw, thanks Rubes!"

Jaune leads her out. Yang and Ruby watch... As Ruby drinks his punch.

Yang: "Um... Ruby?"

Ruby: "S-Sorry! I didn't think about it..." Eyes wide, face red "Wait... Indirect kiss?!"

Yang: "No! I mean, yes, but it's not as sexy as Mistralian manga makes it out to be! Kissing him directly is way better-!"

Ruby faints, bright red.

Yang: "Ohhh boy..."

Pyrrha and Jaune dance together happily.

Pyrrha: smiles "So um... Cinder's plan is going down tonight, isn't it?"

Jaune: "Yeah. Everything's set."

Pyrrha: "I still don't see why we can't just arrest her now."

Jaune: shrugs "Headmaster's orders. We need to ensure the chain of events fits things in my visions as closely as possible so my knowledge is still relevant."

Pyrrha: "I-I see..."

Jaune: "Not that I'm letting you die, Pyr. I swear."

Pyrrha: "I know... I trust you..." Sighs as Jaune spins her around "I know... I know you probably think this is shallow. How I feel about you-"

Jaune: "Pyr... You literally died to try and save me. There's nothing shallow about it..." shrugs "But I love Yang. I... I just do. It's not fair to either of you if I'm a cheater."

Pyrrha: sad smile "I know..."

Jaune: "I mean... Maybe you'll find someone else who-who you care this much about? Instead of some guy who got knocked on the head and got visions of the future-"

She leans in and kisses his lips quickly. She smiles and shakes her head.

Pyrrha: "I don't think so... Thank you for the dance, Jaune."

Pyrrha leaves the dance floor. Jaune stares at her. She goes to Yang, and they begin to talk.

Jaune's Brain: Aw crap...

Blake then steps up to him.

Blake: "Do you need a partner?"

Jaune: "I... Sure." They begin to dance. It would have to be a slow, romantic dance of course.

Blake: "My mother and father are opening official relations with Vale." smiles warmly at him "Headmaster Ozpin is, well... Spinning things to make it look like I'm here as a peace offering. Councilman Winchester is actually arguing in favor of it... Seeing as his son is marrying a Faunus, he has some incentive."

Jaune: "Oh... That's great to hear!" smiles

Blake: "We'll even be sending an envoy to the Vytal Festival. There's... A lot to get done, but um... It is happening. It's all thanks to you, Jaune."

Jaune: "Woah now... All I did was be your friend and help out Cardin with his lady problems. I'm a side character in this at best-"

Blake: "But an important one. If not for you? I... I wouldn't have had the courage to talk to my parents and make my second chance count. So... So thank you Jaune. I owe you so much."

Jaune: "Hey, I live in the world too, Blake. I just did the right thing."

Blake: "I know... Which is why I do care for you deeply, Jaune."

Jaune: "Blake... Again. I have a girlfriend-"

Blake: "I know. And she's my friend too. I just... I can't change how I feel."

Jaune: "I know. Just please... Don't confuse drama for romance, okay?"

Blake: "I won't. Not anymore." She leans in and presses her forehead to his "But I'm still determined to make sure we're all happy."

Jaune: bright red "... Harem endings are a fantasy for a reason, Blake. The more you split your heart the less time and energy you have for everyone. I refuse to be selfish. I want you all to be happy."

Blake: "So do I... And I think you underestimate yourself."

Jaune: sighs "Sun is-"

Blake: "Sun struts and simps and is flashy. You're a man, Jaune. A good man who did so many things for me just because they were the right thing to do. Even when I annoyed you. You... You're amazing. Maybe one day... You'll see what we see." She kisses his cheek "And I'm... I'm willing to be patient for this. But not too patient."

Jaune: "I... Blake you-"

Blake: smiles as the song ends "Just please... Don't think it's something superficial?"

Jaune: "... I don't. But I love Yang."

Blake: "I know... Which makes me love you all the more."

She turns and heads to join her friends. Jaune sighs.

Jaune: "Goddamnit..."

He finally spots Weiss on her lonesome near a column, drinking alone. He walks over to her.

Jaune's Brain: I am their friend... Period.

Jaune: "Hey pretty lady. I believe you asked if I could dance with you?"

Weiss: "... You did."

They go out and dance for a slow song.

Jaune: "So, how do you like the band?"

Weiss: "Not my taste but I can dance to it. So it's not all bad."

Jaune: "Yeah."

Weiss: "You're pretty good, you know. At dancing."

Jaune: "Seven sisters, lots of practice."

Weiss: "I see..." She sighed "I do appreciate your kindness, you know? Despite everything."

Jaune: "We're all going through crap, Weiss. I appreciate you trying to grow past it. Despite everything."

Weiss: smiles "Thank you..." Jaune sends her through a spin "You know? I was determined to just be miserable this whole evening. I thought this would just... I don't know, make Neptune jealous. I'm sorry about that."

Jaune: "It's all right. I mean... We're all teenagers. We're all going to do stupid things."

Weiss: giggles "The way you say that... You sound like a much older man."

Jaune: "Oh... Er, well..."

Weiss: "I see it sometimes... You look like you'd seen a lot, Jaune. That you've gone through a lot."

Jaune: "... I'm just some doofus, Weiss. That's all."

Weiss: "You're also a terrible liar."

Jaune: "Well... That depends on your point of view, I suppose."

Weiss: "I just want you to know? I appreciate everything you've done. Even that stunt with Sun."

Jaune: "Thanks. Sorry about that again-"

Weiss: giggles "Honestly? I'm most upset that you didn't ask me yourself."

Jaune's Brain: Ohhhh shit oh shit...

Weiss: "But... If you weren't so loyal to Yang? I don't think I'd like you as much."

Jaune: "Weiss-"

Weiss: "It's all right..." sighs "I've... Had to learn from a young age not to get my hopes up. My mother once said... All love is unrequited."

The song ended and she stood on her toes to kiss his cheek.

Weiss: "But if things don't work out with Yang...? I mean... I wouldn't be opposed to a date. With you."

Jaune: "... Thanks."

Weiss: "J-Just to... To go out with someone with his head on straight. Better than Neptune any day."

She snorted as she saw him standing with May. May was wincing but still smiling politely as Neptune kept stepping on her toes.

Jaune's Brain: Well I'll be... How did he get out here on his own? Still... Good for him for trying harder.

Jaune: "Thanks, Weiss. I... I appreciate that."

Weiss smiled and walked off to join the others. Nora and Ren were dancing quite happily as Jaune stood in the middle of the dance floor, alone. He shook his head. His eyes met Yang's, as she sat at a table with their other friends. She smiled back.

Jaune's Brain: Time for Yang and less confusing feelings in general...

Which is when Emerald cut in.

Emerald: "Mind if I take this dance?"

Jaune: "I-"

Emerald: "Good!"

Emerald spins him around, practically manhandling him as the music continues.

Emerald: low voice "Just so you know, spy... If you try to double cross Cinder? You won't live long enough to regret it."

Jaune: also low voice "Trust me Emmy, you have nothing to worry about on that end. Speaking of, where is she?"

Emerald: "She should be placing the second holodrive into the tower."

Jaune: "And Jackie?"

Emerald: snorts "Mint made him think he was with Cinder in the garden. He'll be found humping a thorny bush."

Jaune: wince "Ouch."

Emerald: "It's no less than he deserves! That insufferable bastard couldn't stop hitting on her!"

Jaune: "Yeah. But he is a man... Kind of. So I can't help some sympathy."

Emerald: scowls "Just so you know... I don't believe that you're telling the truth."

Jaune: "I'm a spy. The truth is often just an excuse for a poor imagination."

Emerald: "I mean about everything... I don't trust you. But if you try anything with Cinder? I swear I'll-!"

Jaune: "I get the picture, Emmy. Relax. She's not my type."

Emerald: angry glare "But you are hers."

Jaune: shakes her head "There's a lot more to power than just cunning and scheming, Emmy. Trust me on that."

The song ends. Yang stands there with an angry smile.

Yang: "Hey. Cutting in with my boyfriend?"

Emerald: sickly sweet "He's all yours. I gotta get back to my date anyway." She saunters off. Jaune gratefully embraces Yang

Jaune: "Thank you for saving me."

Yang: "What was her deal?"

Jaune: "She thinks her lesbian crush is sweet on me."

Yang: "Is she?"

Jaune: shrugs as he begins dancing with Yang "Who knows? Doesn't matter to me though. You're the only one I want to be dancing with."

Yang: blush, smiles as a slow song comes on. She cuddles up to him "That's the right answer."

Jaune: smiles and holds her close "Yeah..."

Yang: "Still... I mean... Thanks for... For helping our friends out."

Jaune: "It's what I do."

Yang: sighs "Yeah..."

Cinder returns without any issues. She then marches up to Jaune and Yang.

Cinder: sweetly "Mind if I borrow Jaune for just a moment? I want to apologize for Emerald's behavior."

Yang: scowl "You can do it right now-"

Cinder: "He also owes me a dance, given who he set me up with."

Lightning seems to crackle between the two's eyes. Jaune sighs.

Jaune: "It's all right Yang, I'll be right back. Promise." He kisses her. She sighs happily

Yang: "All right... One song."

Cinder: "All I need~!"

They dance as the song starts up.

Cinder: "Mission accomplished. You got me in without any issues."

Jaune: "Good."

Cinder: sighs "I suppose I should be grateful that you used your imbecilic cousin as my date. All our bases are covered."

Jaune: "I do know what I'm doing on occassion."

Cinder: smiles "Indeed... You know... I could have Mint and Emerald put an illusion on your girlfriend."

Jaune: red "What?"

Cinder: "Let her believe what she wants. They'll take good care of her..." She presses herself against Jaune "While we... Celebrate?"

Jaune's Brain: Jesus Christ this man's rizz is insane!

Jaune: "... Sorry. My answer is still the same. Mission comes first... Not that I'm not tempted of course. But..."

Cinder: sighs "... I suppose the anticipation will make it even better." smirks "And when we accomplish our mission... I'll even let you keep the other girls. But I...? I will be first and foremost in your heart, Jaune Arc." She caresses his cheek "After all, then? You will have no choice."

Jaune's Brain: Fuuuuck...!

Jaune: "Um... Sure."

Cinder lets him go and walks off. Yang walks up, glaring daggers at her.

Yang: "... Mind telling me what that was about?"

Jaune: "... Later. Much later."

They resumed dancing... Which is when there was a loud crash near the entrance.

Jaune: "What in the-?!"

Isabel and Glynda are locked in drunken mortal combat while Nick Arc tries to keep them separated.

Isabel: "YOU KISSED MY HUSBAND!"

Glynda: "WELL... WELL HE WAS HOT!"

Isabel: "THAT'S NOT AN EXCUSE!"

Nick: "Ladies, please-!"

More violence ensues. Jaune facepalms.

Jaune: "... I vote we run to a diner off campus. Any objections?"

Yang: "None!"

Jaune: "Good!"

They and their friends flee as the adults engage in drunken nonsense.

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Hoo boy, this was a long one! This silly parody got serious. That keeps happening, damnit. Ugh. Still, we will conclude this little arc next time and then? Back to more bullshit.

 

[MetalHead]

Isabel and Glynda are locked in drunken mortal combat while Nick Arc tries to keep them separated.

Isabel: "YOU KISSED MY HUSBAND!"

Glynda: "WELL... WELL HE WAS HOT!"

Isabel: "THAT'S NOT AN EXCUSE!"

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Nick Arc unlocked the Harem Route. Like son, like father I suppose.

 

[ThunderBasilisk]

Yeah its a rare time that a guy doesnt wince in sympathy for a fellow guy suffering damage to the tackle. Even if hes disliked.

 

[ThunderBasilisk]

Isabel: "YOU KISSED MY HUSBAND!"

Glynda: "WELL... WELL HE WAS HOT!"

Isabel: "THAT'S NOT AN EXCUSE

Click to shrink...

Glynda: THEN I GUESS I'LL GO AFTER YOU SON THEN! I BET I CAN GET YANG TO COME AROUND.
Isabel: OVER YOUR DEAD BODY!

 

[Bommel]

Isabel and Glynda are locked in drunken mortal combat while Nick Arc tries to keep them separated.

Isabel: "YOU KISSED MY HUSBAND!"

Glynda: "WELL... WELL HE WAS HOT!"

Isabel: "THAT'S NOT AN EXCUSE!"

Click to shrink...

Was that years ago or did it happen just now?

I don't know which possibility is funnier, Isabel being angry or holding on to a grudge for someting that happened decades ago and lashing out while drunk (or because Glynda confessing what happened), or Glynda being drunk, going "F*ck it" and kissing Nick.

 

[AndrewJTalon]

Ruby and Jaune were sitting down to play some video games. It's a fighting game, which Jaune's SI sucks at. Hard. However, Jaune is actually very good at such games. So in the end...

Jaune: "Ha! All right! We're tied!"

Ruby: "No fair! You just button mashed the right combo!"

Jaune: "It's called skill, Crater Face. Don't be jealous of it!"

Ruby: "I'm not. Hmph. Besides, I flattened you five games straight with Phoenix Mistress!"

Jaune: "That's because Phoenix Mistress is broken."

Ruby: "Ha! Sounds like someone's just jealous of my skills~!"

Jaune: "Yeah yeah... Oh! I've gotta get going."

Ruby: "Your date with Yang, right?"

Jaune: "Yup! I'm taking her somewhere wild."

Ruby: "Like a big dance club?"

Jaune: "Nah, we've done that a few times. We're trying something different wild."

Later... Jaune and Yang dismount off Bumblebee and walk to the zoo entrance.

Yang: "Heh. You know, I haven't been to the zoo in a while."

Jaune: "Oh? I haven't been in forever! Not since a class trip my Nana organized. I was like six."

Yang: "Heh. Did you cry at the any point?"

Jaune: "Yang, I was six. Of course I cried."

They enjoy themselves, looking at the animals, and eating snacks they smuggled in. They take a break near the tiger exhibit on a bench under a tree. Peacocks run wild around, eating stray french fries.

Yang: smiles "... This was fun."

Jaune: smiles back "Yeah."

Yang: "Just chilling out, looking at the beauty of nature... Well, what's left of it."

Jaune: "Hey, come on. We're not thinking about work or Grimm right now."

Yang: "Yeah, I know. But it's like... Habit. Like with Ruby. I can't help thinking she's gonna go sledding off the top of Beacon or something and break her neck."

Jaune: "She's not that reckless... Usually."

Yang: "Yeah but... It can be hard to not worry." Grumbles "I could not worry when I was at the clubs because I knew she was asleep and... Ugh. I'm talking about my fifteen year old sister like she's a baby!"

Jaune: "Again, it's cool Yang. I get it." smiles "I actually like your maternal side."

Yang: flush "G-Geez... Again with that?"

Jaune: "What? I think you'd be a good mother. The best."

Yang: blushes harder "Quit it! You're being weird and-and mushy and sincere!" sighs "Why don't you just, I dunno, say I've got nice tits or something?"

Jaune: "You don't have nice tits."

Yang: "Eh?"

Jaune: "You have amazing tits."

Yang: laughs "What?! You just said it?!"

Jaune: "I'm not lying am I?"

Yang: giggles "Geez... What's gotten into you?"

Jaune: "Well, we've been dating a while. We're comfortable with eachother." He holds her close and nuzzles her "We can both be more open because we're in a better position."

Yang: teasing "Oh? What's your preferred position then, Stud?"

Jaune: "You in my arms. Where you belong."

Yang: blush "D-Damnit!" laughs "You're so corny...!"

Jaune: grins "Thought you liked corny?"

Yang: "It's rough on my ears."

Jaune: "Well, good thing we're not in a maize, huh?"

Yang: laughs "That was terrible!"

Jaune: laughs with her

They just sit and relax in the sunlight, holding each other in silence. Yang clears her throat.

Yang: "So... Uh..."

Jaune: "Hm?"

Yang: "I watched you playing video games with Ruby."

Jaune: "Yeah. She kicked my ass a lot."

Yang: "Well... You want to learn how not to get your ass kicked?"

Jaune: "... Okay?"

Later... At the local arcade... They're playing the same fighter game on a big console.

Yang: "Dash then strike! Don't forget to block! Come on, you cannot possibly be losing to this!"

Jaune: "Sorry. I have literally never found you hotter than right now."

Yang: blush "You said that when I made you breakfast in an apron!"

Jaune: "Don't make me choose!"

 

[ThunderBasilisk]

Sus title but i like it.

 

[NightDranzer]

Interactions we wish were shown more in the main series, and not just in Chibi.

 

[AndrewJTalon]

Interactions we wish were shown more in the main series, and not just in Chibi.

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Yang: "What did the grape say when it got crushed? Nothing, it just let out a little wine."

Weiss: "Oh God..."

Jaune: snerk "Hahaha! Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana."

Yang: "Hahaha! I like a man who appreciates fruit puns. If he can't appreciate your fruit jokes, you need to let that mango."

Jaune: "Hahahaha! That's berry, berry funny!"

Yang: "HAHA! Well, don't we make a great... Pear?"

Weiss: twitch

Jaune: "HA! Grape minds think alike!"

Weiss: "Nngh...!"

Yang: "Hahaha! Thank you cherry much!"

Weiss: "WILL YOU TWO JUST MAKE OUT ALREADY AND BE QUIET?!"

 

[AndrewJTalon]

A few more ideas on this Saturday:

-Weiss actually has some, well, court intrigue experience. She is the heiress of the world's richest company, so she would need some training in reading people and convincing them of your point of view. Now she doesn't have to be good at this: Indeed, you can use that as a vehicle for her growth as a character. She couldn't deduce that Jaune's flirtations, while rough and kind of cringe, were not a cover for anything nefarious, yet she fell for Neptune's flirtations immediately. So, how would you make use of this training?

There is also the fact that Blake should also have some experience with this, or at least knowledge-She is essentially a princess. You could have Weiss and Blake talk politics. I mean REAL politics, not Tumbler Politics. How to win over people in a room with nothing but words, charisma, and dealing. How to get intelligence. How to manage PR. How to find the right path to benefit your people requires wisdom and experience. Violent revolution backfired on Menagerie so learning how to politick properly by gaining people's trust and support would be vital to Blake. And Weiss is a potential source of that.

So how would you approach this?

-Genetic memory has been essentially debunked by modern science. However, if the Aura interacts with your genetic structure then it becomes very possible in the world of RWBY. You could have technology like the Animus from Assassin's Creed that allows you to relive the genetic memories of your ancestors to gain intelligence, insight, and fighting abilities. Likewise, you might have people whose Semblance is is the ability to read their genetic memory and perhaps that of others to get more knowledge. And finally, you might have a variation of the Dune Preborn: People who can access the full genetic memory of their lineage. But that final part also has the risk of Abominations: People who are essentially possessed by the genetic memory of an ancestor. It'd be like the soul of an evil archmage possessing his great-grandchild via blood magic.

-Weiss wants to get Jaune off her back, so she cleverly manipulates Yang into dating Jaune. This will allow her more access to Pyrrha, her idol, whom she can become good friends with to gain clout and make her dreams come true! What could possibly go wrong?

-Give me More ideas for Cowboys of Remnant!

-Give me More ideas for The Arc Clan!

 

[TheFabulousCustodes]

Yang: "Hahaha! Thank you cherry much!"

Weiss: "WILL YOU TWO JUST MAKE OUT ALREADY AND BE QUIET?!"

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Jaune - *Points his Fingers at Yang* "Let's peel out of here Yang, before Weiss goes....."

Yang - *Grins* "Nanners!"

Weiss - *Incoherent Scream of Atlesian Rage*

 

[cavalal386]

-Genetic memory has been essentially debunked by modern science. However, if the Aura interacts with your genetic structure then it becomes very possible in the world of RWBY. You could have technology like the Animus from Assassin's Creed that allows you to relive the genetic memories of your ancestors to gain intelligence, insight, and fighting abilities.

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all i got from this is Assassin!J_NR and Templar!Pyrrha. and i'm all for it
... oh and Templar vs. Assassin in the form of ozpin and salem.

But that final part also has the risk of Abominations: People who are essentially possessed by the genetic memory of an ancestor. It'd be like the soul of an evil archmage possessing his great-grandchild via blood magic.

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places ozpin curse in a different perspective, doesn't it?

 

[SharkCultist]

Jaune Arc loved his momma.

Most people do. But to be honest he didn't get a long with her that well.

They were just too different. He wore his heart on his sleeve and was always hopefully optimistic.

His mom was outwardly cold and calculating and didn't believe in Optimism, just effort and results.

He knew she loved him, but she didn't really support him.

When his efforts towards his dream didn't immediately offer results? She pushed him down the path she did see progress in.

For a while he resented her for it. It's probably part of the reason he ran off to beacon. One part living the dream, one part spite.

But as they say time heals all wounds. Being at beacon with his friends and the intense training he was doing helped him. He saw the efforts he put in before really weren't the greatest, oh sure he tried but he was just missing that little push.

It also showed him all the ways his mother did support him, the study sessions with his team reminded him of the schedules and sessions his mother meticulously put together for him to be a doctor. Not the path he wanted but she was trying.

His mom and dad visited a few times but while he trained with his dad he didn't talk much with his mother.

It's like there was a big awkward wall between them and neither of them knew what to do about it.

So Jaune turned to his friends and they helped arrange something.

Mother's Day was coming up and due to a freak "accident" involving Nora a dust generator and Ruby testing out a high powered stun rifle beacon would be closed for about a week.

So Jaune was going home, just in time for a surprise SDC sponsored talent show.

Funny coincidences those.

It took a little bribery to get his dad to get his mom to go to the talent show (he would be cooking a LOT in the next few days).

But there she was sitting right in the front of the crowd close enough that he could see her eyes widen when he walked on stage with his guitar.

Well if he can't speak what he wants to her maybe he can sing it at her.
Showtime.

Hey look ma I made it~

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I thought the song was fitting for Jaune and his mom.


View: https://youtu.be/vqQDp522wQU?si=2I-rnv5JUC32p2k-

 

[AndrewJTalon]

Weiss was out for a walk in the Star Maiden Garden of Beacon. She passed by the white marble pillars and admired the flowers and fountains. She came to a stop near one fountain in particular, which had water gently falling from three tiers like a cake carved of the finest marble. She sat down on a bench and sighed, just enjoying the ambience of the garden. She loved the sound of the falling water and birdsong, the aroma of the flowers and...

She made a face.

"Who's smoking?" She demanded. She heard a cough from behind a pillar. She stood up and scowled harder. "Come out right now!"

A tall blond form emerged from behind one of the pillars. Between his fingers was a lit, half-smoked cigarette. Weiss's eyes widened in disbelief.

"J-Jaune?!"

"Er, howdy Weiss," Jaune said nervously. He tossed the cigarette aside.

"You were smoking?!" Weiss gasped. Jaune coughed and smiled nervously.

"Er, well... Yes miss, I was."

"You have any idea how bad that is for you?!" Weiss demanded. "You're a Huntsman for goodness sake!"

Jaune chuckled and held his hands up.

"Now now Weiss, it ain't that big a to-do," he said, "Aura regenerates any lung damage."

"Still, how did you pick up such a filthy habit? And why?" Weiss sniffed.

"Well, out on the frontier you need every edge you can get," Jaune explained carefully, "And hey, everybody else was doing it."

"That's no excuse!" Weiss blustered.

Jaune sighed heavily.

"You know, you sound like my ma," he said wearily, "And she smokes more than me!"

"Wha-She does not!" Weiss sputtered. "She's a doctor!"

"Who can heal herself from any injury," Jaune pointed out dryly.

A pause. Weiss sniffed.

"E-Even so! It's a filthy habit and you should stop it right now!"

"Sorry, sorry," Jaune said, holding his hands up, "I've been workin' on it, honest. Sometimes I just need a break and well, it's very soothing."

Weiss sniffed.

"It also makes you look like a-a lout and a ruffian!"

Jaune... Actually looked offended.

"Now Weiss, that ain't fair," he said, "I know I'm not much to look at, but my pa always said a man looks the coolest when he smokes."

Weiss huffed. She crossed her arms over her chest.

"I find that hard to believe."

Jaune scowled.

"I ain't never told a lie in my life."

"Well then..." Weiss flushed. "Prove it!"

"All right, I will," Jaune stated firmly. He pulled out a small black case and opened it up. He pulled out a square of paper and calmly knocked some dried, crumbled tobacco into the middle of the paper. He licked the edge of the paper and rolled it up. He then closed his case, slid it back into his belt pouch, and held the cigarette up to his mouth. He then flicked a match and held it up to the end of the cigarette. He lit it up and took a drag off the cigarette. He then blew a ring of smoke out, as he leaned back against the pillar.

The smoke wafted around him like a shroud, as he smiled at her.

"Well?"

Weiss blushed deeply. She sniffed and looked aside.

"Th-That proves nothing! After all... I-I already thought you were... Um... Quite..." Her face turned red. "H-Handsome!"

Jaune's own cheeks turned red.

"Ah..."

"E-Extremely!" Weiss managed, "I uh... Um... I have to go!"

She turned and scurried off as quickly as she could. Jaune watched her dash off, blinking dumbly. He shook his head.

"Women," he muttered, leaning against the pillar and resuming his smoke.

 

[Abramus5250]

Ideas for Cowboys: Jaune has to deal with some horse girls at Beacon (not horse Faunus). If you know, you know.

Jaune is asked to teach the others how to lasso. Mayhem ensues with Nora wanting to tie up Ren, Blake making weirder and weirder knots, Pyrrha somehow lassoing both her and Jaune together to her glee, etc

Jaune meets a horse Faunus and doesn't know what to think when his instincts with Orleans allow him to get along with her. The girls get jealous and Blake is conflicted but Orleans for once is not against this horse Faunus girl

Jaune's friends meet a sharpshooter who may or may not be May Zedong is disguise or a someone May cosplays as the historical Annie Oak Lee, or some variation of this

Jaune forgets it's Halloween but all of his friends dress as western characters. Ren's a saloon owner/barman and Nora is a barmaid, but the rest dress for Jaune, much to his confusion. Weiss is a dancer or stage performer? Pyrrha as a buckskin-wearing trapper?

 

[JiggieP]

Tftc.Weiss still can't handle Jaune roguishness it seems.

Women

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Obligatory

View: https://youtu.be/e9mVfv3b-4E?si=aJtV138m551SkLXL

 

[AndrewJTalon]

Yang and Jaune had taken to arguing a lot lately. Ruby frankly was sick of it.

Yang: "You don't get to boss my team around, Vomit Boy!"

Jaune: "Well someone has to do it if you won't take responsibility, Firecracker!"

Yang: "It's none of your business!"

Jaune: "It is my business when my best friend gets ignored by her own team!"

Yang: "We don't ignore her!"

Jaune: "You absolutely do!"

Yang: "You don't have any legs to stand on, Fumbles!"

Jaune: "Someone has to stand up to you, brat!"

Yang: "Asshole!"

Jaune: "Ditz!"

Ruby: "ARGH! WILL YOU TWO ARGUE SOMEWHERE ELSE ALREADY?!"

Jaune and Yang: "FINE!"

They storm off into an empty dorm.

Pyrrha: "Oh my... I hope Yang doesn't give Jaune too much trouble. Why is she so hard on him?"

Blake: snerk

Pyrrha: stares "Blake?"

Blake: "Oh... I think he's harder on her, to be honest." Smug cat expression

Ruby: "So you can hear what they're arguing about? They aren't gonna get rough, are they?"

Blake: "I believe they like it rough."

Weiss: scowls "That's disgusting, Blake! There's no way even Yang would sully herself with Arc!"

Ruby: "Sully...? Wait, you mean... Sex?"

Weiss: "How do you know that-?!"

Ruby: "I'm SIXTEEN, not dead."

Pyrrha: "Wh-What do you mean, sex?! They can't be having sex!"

A beat.

Nora: "They're totally having sex."

Ren: nods "Indeed."

Pyrrha: devastated "NO! They-They aren't-!"

Ruby: "We would know!"

Blake: "And who would know better than me? With my ears-?"

Weiss: "You're just a perverted cat!"

Ruby gets up, uses super speed to appear in front of the dormroom Yang and Jaune vanished into, and smirks. She opens the door.

Ruby: "HA! I'll prove it! I will prove that they are absolutely, positively, NOT-!"

Jaune and Yang are making out feverishly, and about to yank eachother's clothes off.

Everyone: "..."

Jaune and Yang pause, then slowly look to the side. They break the kiss. Jaune coughs.

Jaune: "Um... Hey guys?"

 

[Gur40]

Ruby: "HA! I'll prove it! I will prove that they are absolutely, positively, NOT-!"

Jaune and Yang are making out feverishly, and about to yank eachother's clothes off.

Everyone: "..."

Jaune and Yang pause, then slowly look to the side. They break the kiss. Jaune coughs.

Jaune: "Um... Hey guys?"

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Quoting

Balorak146​

from the spicy version

Ruby: "...I'll have what she's having. With a side of Weiss, please."

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and for some angst what team KD_M saw

Spoiler: Sanctuary Aqua after finding Jaune Scroll

I almost fell bad for the White Fang... almost

 

[AndrewJTalon]

The band came, music and dancing ensued. Jaune and Yang handled the front table for a while.



Jaune: "Geez... I feel like we're being punished."



Yang: "Hmph. Bet Goodwitch is just sad she's some lonely old spinster who will never get laid."



Jaune notices Goodwitch looming nearby. He clears his throat.



Jaune: "Now now Yang, maybe she's just waiting for that special guy. She is pretty amazing and hot, after all. As well as brave, strong and smart! It'll just take a really formidable guy to land her, that's all."



Yang: "Oh? You think so-?" Jaune elbows her "Ooh! I mean, yeah! She does make me second guess my sexuality at times! Rowr!"



Goodwitch's scowl intensifies.



Yang: "... Not buying this, huh?"



Goodwitch: "No. However, we have two volunteers willing to take your place so you can go dance. And corral your teams."



Jaune: "We do?"



Nick: "HEY SON!" Grins brightly in a dark blue suit and red tie "How's the dance?"



Isabel: In a blue shimmering dress that draws everyone's eyes "Don't mind us, we're just here with a few other alumni to help out!"



Jaune: "Mom? Dad?!"



Nick: "Haha! Don't worry, buddy! We won't cramp your style! You two go on, have some fun!"



Isabel: "Yes, we'll handle this."



Jaune: "I... Wow. Thanks Mom and Dad."



Yang: "Totally!"



Nick: "GLYNDA!" He gives her a big hug "HAHA! So nice to see you! Come on, let's catch up! How's everything?"



Glynda: "URK!"



Isabel: "Easy Nick! You don't want to break her!"



Nick: "Come on, she's like the strongest Huntress ever! ... Except for you sweetie! And I can't break you!"



Isabel: "There are differing opinions on that..."



Jaune and Yang flee the potentially mentally scarring conversation and get to the dance floor. Ruby is hanging out by the punch bowl, looking awkward.



Jaune and Yang look at each other.



Jaune: "Um... Yang, I know I really want to dance with you but... Well..."



Yang: sighs "No... It's okay. Take Ruby for a spin first. She needs it..." She sees Pyrrha hiding near a window sipping punch "... And P-Money too."



Jaune: "Really?"



Yang: smiles "I know you'll always come back to me. I shouldn't be so jealous."



Jaune: "Aw... Thanks babe." Kisses her cheek



Yang: "Hee..."



Jaune takes Ruby out onto the dancefloor. She's very nervous.



Jaune: "It's okay Rubes, it's okay. Just focus on me."



Ruby: "R-Right... Sorry if I step on your toes."



Jaune: "What happened to Penny?"



Ruby: "Oh, she got called away by her dad or something."



Jaune: "Huh... I see..."



Jaune's Brain: That didn't happen in the original timeline... Then again, I have changed a LOT.



They dance to the music for a while. Ruby begins to relax, and smile. Jaune sends her into a twirl, and she stumbles.



Ruby: "ACK!"



Jaune though manages to catch her.



Jaune: "Heh... Relax, it's all right."



Ruby: bright red "... Th-Thanks."



Jaune: "Any time."



The song ends and Jaune leads Ruby back to the punch bowl. He gets them three glasses as Yang joins them with Pyrrha in tow.



Yang: "Hey! Not bad, Rubes!"



Ruby: "It uh... It was hard, but... I managed to stop thinking about all those eyes on me."



Pyrrha: "That's the hardest part, Ruby. Really."



Jaune: "Yeah. So hey Pyr? You want to dance this next song?"



Pyrrha: looks to Yang, who nods. She beams "I... I would love to!"



Jaune: "Great!" He takes a sip of his punch "I'll be back for this later."



Ruby: "I'll hold onto it!"



Jaune: "Aw, thanks Rubes!"



Jaune leads her out. Yang and Ruby watch... As Ruby drinks his punch.



Yang: "Um... Ruby?"



Ruby: "S-Sorry! I didn't think about it..." Eyes wide, face red "Wait... Indirect kiss?!"



Yang: "No! I mean, yes, but it's not as sexy as Mistralian manga makes it out to be! Kissing him directly is way better-!"



Ruby faints, bright red.



Yang: "Ohhh boy..."



Pyrrha and Jaune dance together happily.



Pyrrha: smiles "So um... Cinder's plan is going down tonight, isn't it?"



Jaune: "Yeah. Everything's set."



Pyrrha: "I still don't see why we can't just arrest her now."



Jaune: shrugs "Headmaster's orders. We need to ensure the chain of events fits things in my visions as closely as possible so my knowledge is still relevant."



Pyrrha: "I-I see..."



Jaune: "Not that I'm letting you die, Pyr. I swear."



Pyrrha: "I know... I trust you..." Sighs as Jaune spins her around "I know... I know you probably think this is shallow. How I feel about you-"



Jaune: "Pyr... You literally died to try and save me. There's nothing shallow about it..." shrugs "But I love Yang. I... I just do. It's not fair to either of you if I'm a cheater."



Pyrrha: sad smile "I know..."



Jaune: "I mean... Maybe you'll find someone else who-who you care this much about? Instead of some guy who got knocked on the head and got visions of the future-"



She leans in and kisses his lips quickly. She smiles and shakes her head.



Pyrrha: "I don't think so... Thank you for the dance, Jaune."



Pyrrha leaves the dance floor. Jaune stares at her. She goes to Yang, and they begin to talk.



Jaune's Brain: Aw crap...



Blake then steps up to him.



Blake: "Do you need a partner?"



Jaune: "I... Sure." They begin to dance. It would have to be a slow, romantic dance of course.



Blake: "My mother and father are opening official relations with Vale." smiles warmly at him "Headmaster Ozpin is, well... Spinning things to make it look like I'm here as a peace offering. Councilman Winchester is actually arguing in favor of it... Seeing as his son is marrying a Faunus, he has some incentive."



Jaune: "Oh... That's great to hear!" smiles



Blake: "We'll even be sending an envoy to the Vytal Festival. There's... A lot to get done, but um... It is happening. It's all thanks to you, Jaune."



Jaune: "Woah now... All I did was be your friend and help out Cardin with his lady problems. I'm a side character in this at best-"



Blake: "But an important one. If not for you? I... I wouldn't have had the courage to talk to my parents and make my second chance count. So... So thank you Jaune. I owe you so much."



Jaune: "Hey, I live in the world too, Blake. I just did the right thing."



Blake: "I know... Which is why I do care for you deeply, Jaune."



Jaune: "Blake... Again. I have a girlfriend-"



Blake: "I know. And she's my friend too. I just... I can't change how I feel."



Jaune: "I know. Just please... Don't confuse drama for romance, okay?"



Blake: "I won't. Not anymore." She leans in and presses her forehead to his "But I'm still determined to make sure we're all happy."



Jaune: bright red "... Harem endings are a fantasy for a reason, Blake. The more you split your heart the less time and energy you have for everyone. I refuse to be selfish. I want you all to be happy."



Blake: "So do I... And I think you underestimate yourself."



Jaune: sighs "Sun is-"



Blake: "Sun struts and simps and is flashy. You're a man, Jaune. A good man who did so many things for me just because they were the right thing to do. Even when I annoyed you. You... You're amazing. Maybe one day... You'll see what we see." She kisses his cheek "And I'm... I'm willing to be patient for this. But not too patient."



Jaune: "I... Blake you-"



Blake: smiles as the song ends "Just please... Don't think it's something superficial?"



Jaune: "... I don't. But I love Yang."



Blake: "I know... Which makes me love you all the more."



She turns and heads to join her friends. Jaune sighs.



Jaune: "Goddamnit..."



He finally spots Weiss on her lonesome near a column, drinking alone. He walks over to her.



Jaune's Brain: I am their friend... Period.



Jaune: "Hey pretty lady. I believe you asked if I could dance with you?"



Weiss: "... You did."



They go out and dance for a slow song.



Jaune: "So, how do you like the band?"



Weiss: "Not my taste but I can dance to it. So it's not all bad."



Jaune: "Yeah."



Weiss: "You're pretty good, you know. At dancing."



Jaune: "Seven sisters, lots of practice."



Weiss: "I see..." She sighed "I do appreciate your kindness, you know? Despite everything."



Jaune: "We're all going through crap, Weiss. I appreciate you trying to grow past it. Despite everything."



Weiss: smiles "Thank you..." Jaune sends her through a spin "You know? I was determined to just be miserable this whole evening. I thought this would just... I don't know, make Neptune jealous. I'm sorry about that."



Jaune: "It's all right. I mean... We're all teenagers. We're all going to do stupid things."



Weiss: giggles "The way you say that... You sound like a much older man."



Jaune: "Oh... Er, well..."



Weiss: "I see it sometimes... You look like you'd seen a lot, Jaune. That you've gone through a lot."



Jaune: "... I'm just some doofus, Weiss. That's all."



Weiss: "You're also a terrible liar."



Jaune: "Well... That depends on your point of view, I suppose."



Weiss: "I just want you to know? I appreciate everything you've done. Even that stunt with Sun."



Jaune: "Thanks. Sorry about that again-"



Weiss: giggles "Honestly? I'm most upset that you didn't ask me yourself."



Jaune's Brain: Ohhhh shit oh shit...



Weiss: "But... If you weren't so loyal to Yang? I don't think I'd like you as much."



Jaune: "Weiss-"



Weiss: "It's all right..." sighs "I've... Had to learn from a young age not to get my hopes up. My mother once said... All love is unrequited."



The song ended and she stood on her toes to kiss his cheek.



Weiss: "But if things don't work out with Yang...? I mean... I wouldn't be opposed to a date. With you."



Jaune: "... Thanks."



Weiss: "J-Just to... To go out with someone with his head on straight. Better than Neptune any day."



She snorted as she saw him standing with May. May was wincing but still smiling politely as Neptune kept stepping on her toes.



Jaune's Brain: Well I'll be... How did he get out here on his own? Still... Good for him for trying harder.



Jaune: "Thanks, Weiss. I... I appreciate that."



Weiss smiled and walked off to join the others. Nora and Ren were dancing quite happily as Jaune stood in the middle of the dance floor, alone. He shook his head. His eyes met Yang's, as she sat at a table with their other friends. She smiled back.



Jaune's Brain: Time for Yang and less confusing feelings in general...



Which is when Emerald cut in.



Emerald: "Mind if I take this dance?"



Jaune: "I-"



Emerald: "Good!"



Emerald spins him around, practically manhandling him as the music continues.



Emerald: low voice "Just so you know, spy... If you try to double cross Cinder? You won't live long enough to regret it."



Jaune: also low voice "Trust me Emmy, you have nothing to worry about on that end. Speaking of, where is she?"



Emerald: "She should be placing the second holodrive into the tower."



Jaune: "And Jackie?"



Emerald: snorts "Mint made him think he was with Cinder in the garden. He'll be found humping a thorny bush."



Jaune: wince "Ouch."



Emerald: "It's no less than he deserves! That insufferable bastard couldn't stop hitting on her!"



Jaune: "Yeah. But he is a man... Kind of. So I can't help some sympathy."



Emerald: scowls "Just so you know... I don't believe that you're telling the truth."



Jaune: "I'm a spy. The truth is often just an excuse for a poor imagination."



Emerald: "I mean about everything... I don't trust you. But if you try anything with Cinder? I swear I'll-!"



Jaune: "I get the picture, Emmy. Relax. She's not my type."



Emerald: angry glare "But you are hers."



Jaune: shakes her head "There's a lot more to power than just cunning and scheming, Emmy. Trust me on that."



The song ends. Yang stands there with an angry smile.



Yang: "Hey. Cutting in with my boyfriend?"



Emerald: sickly sweet "He's all yours. I gotta get back to my date anyway." She saunters off. Jaune gratefully embraces Yang



Jaune: "Thank you for saving me."



Yang: "What was her deal?"



Jaune: "She thinks her lesbian crush is sweet on me."



Yang: "Is she?"



Jaune: shrugs as he begins dancing with Yang "Who knows? Doesn't matter to me though. You're the only one I want to be dancing with."



Yang: blush, smiles as a slow song comes on. She cuddles up to him "That's the right answer."



Jaune: smiles and holds her close "Yeah..."



Yang: "Still... I mean... Thanks for... For helping our friends out."



Jaune: "It's what I do."



Yang: sighs "Yeah..."



Cinder returns without any issues. She then marches up to Jaune and Yang.



Cinder: sweetly "Mind if I borrow Jaune for just a moment? I want to apologize for Emerald's behavior."



Yang: scowl "You can do it right now-"



Cinder: "He also owes me a dance, given who he set me up with."



Lightning seems to crackle between the two's eyes. Jaune sighs.



Jaune: "It's all right Yang, I'll be right back. Promise." He kisses her. She sighs happily



Yang: "All right... One song."



Cinder: "All I need~!"



They dance as the song starts up.



Cinder: "Mission accomplished. You got me in without any issues."



Jaune: "Good."



Cinder: sighs "I suppose I should be grateful that you used your imbecilic cousin as my date. All our bases are covered."



Jaune: "I do know what I'm doing on occassion."



Cinder: smiles "Indeed... You know... I could have Mint and Emerald put an illusion on your girlfriend."



Jaune: red "What?"



Cinder: "Let her believe what she wants. They'll take good care of her..." She presses herself against Jaune "While we... Celebrate?"



Jaune's Brain: Jesus Christ this man's rizz is insane!



Jaune: "... Sorry. My answer is still the same. Mission comes first... Not that I'm not tempted of course. But..."



Cinder: sighs "... I suppose the anticipation will make it even better." smirks "And when we accomplish our mission... I'll even let you keep the other girls. But I...? I will be first and foremost in your heart, Jaune Arc." She caresses his cheek "After all, then? You will have no choice."



Jaune's Brain: Fuuuuck...!



Jaune: "Um... Sure."



Cinder lets him go and walks off. Yang walks up, glaring daggers at her.



Yang: "... Mind telling me what that was about?"



Jaune: "... Later. Much later."



They resumed dancing... Which is when there was a loud crash near the entrance.



Jaune: "What in the-?!"



Isabel and Glynda are locked in drunken mortal combat while Nick Arc tries to keep them separated.



Isabel: "YOU KISSED MY HUSBAND!"



Glynda: "WELL... WELL HE WAS HOT!"



Isabel: "THAT'S NOT AN EXCUSE!"



Nick: "Ladies, please-!"



More violence ensues. Jaune facepalms.



Jaune: "... I vote we run to a diner off campus. Any objections?"



Yang: "None!"



Jaune: "Good!"



They and their friends flee as the adults engage in drunken nonsense.



- - -



Hoo boy, this was a long one! This silly parody got serious. That keeps happening, damnit. Ugh. Still, we will conclude this little arc next time and then? Back to more bullshit.

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As it turned out, there was a bar at Beacon. It was called "Cliff's" and it was run by a big red dog Faunus named Cliff. He wasn't as big as a house as the dog in the original story was, but he was tall enough to tower over Jaune's father easily. He also had an eyepatch to add to his mystique.



That said, he welcomed the refugees from the Dance into his warm, wooden bar without issue. Jaune and his friends crowded around a round table in the back. Jaune hadn't pulled his face out of his hands since he'd sat down.



Yang: "Come on Jaune. It's not that bad!"



Jaune: groans



Pyrrha: "I mean... So your mother, father and professor Goodwitch got into a drunken melee. I'm sure worse things have happened in the school's history!"



Nora: brightly "Probably involving your parents!"



Weiss: "NORA! That's not helping!"



Nora: "I thought I was!"



Jaune: sighs "It's fine guys, it's fine. It's not the end of the world. That's how I'll feel tomorrow, anyway. After some beer."



Yang; "There, see? Bucking up already, aren't you deer?"



Jaune: laughs as everyone else groans "That helps. You too, Nora."



Nora: "HA! You see?"



Sun and his team approach. Neptune is with May.



Sun: "Hey guys. Man Jaune, your parents are nuts!"



Jaune: "Sorry guys, I-"



Sun: "Hey, we're not complaining! I mean, a catfight between Goodwitch and another super hot MILF? That's like a dream come true!"



Scarlet: "I would have preferred your father fighting with another DILF. Bara is more appealing to me."



Jaune: TWITCH



Blake: "Guys, guys! You're making it worse!"



Sage: "All things pass in time."



Neptune: "And hey! It was fun, right May?"



May: smiles "It-It actually was! My mom and dad got in there and restored order. So everything's okay."



Neptune: "Yeah! More than okay!"



Jaune: sighs "Thanks guys... Also May: Neptune treat you right?"



Neptune: "Hey! Can't you take my word as a man?"



Yang, Weiss, Blake, Ruby, Pyrrha, Nora: "No."



Neptune: "G-Geez...!"



May: "He was a perfect gentleman... But um..." Smiles kindly "It was just one date. So um... It's not like we're in love or-or anything."



Neptune: sags "Oh."



Jaune's Brain: Uggghhh... I really don't want to do this but... Damnit. I gotta be a bro since he behaved himself.



Jaune: "But... He has a chance to win your love in the future, right?"



May: shy smile, blush "M-Maybe...?"



Neptune: lights up



Jaune: "And of course, if he cheats on you, Uncle Arjun and Aunt Saia will murder him."



May: still smiling "Probably!"



Neptune: goes pale



Sage: "Good luck, buddy."



Scarlet: "You're gonna need it!"



Sun then looks at Blake, who is sitting next to Jaune. They communicate in silence for a moment. Sun sighs and nods. He then glares at Jaune.



Sun: "You'd better take good care of her, Jaune."



Jaune: "Eh? No, w-we're just friends-!"



Sun: "She's all yours, now. Come on guys! Let's buy some drinks as manly as we are!"



Sage: deadpan "So some Zimas since Neptune is with us."



Neptune: "HEY!"



They head off. Blake smiles innocent at everyone else's glares.



Jaune: sighs "Great..."



A very contrite looking Isabel, Glynda, and Nick (All three of whom look like they went through a war) approach the table with Ozpin, Arjun and Saia alongside.



Isabel: "Ahem... Sorry about that, kids. I thought we were sharing a normal bottle of meade..." She glared at Nick, who winced "But it turns out your father decided that it would be great to bring one of Nana's 400% proof bottles to the Dance."



Nick: "Come on Izzy! How was I supposed to know Glynda was a lightweight? She only had a sip!"



Glynda: "I am NOT a lightweight! That meade is not natural! Especially since it turned you," she glared at Isabel "Into a drunken berserker!"



Isabel: "You still kissed my husband!"



Glynda: "I'm sorry for that! ... Mostly!"



Isabel: "MOSTLY?!"



Arjun: sighs "It's like we never left Beacon."



Saia: "Indeed, dear."



Nick: "Anyway. Sorry about that, son. Son's friends."



Isabel: "Yes. Sorry."



Glynda: "Same."



A pause.



Arjun: "We have nothing to apologize for."



Saia: "At all."



Ozpin: "Indeed."



Arjun: "Thought if my daughter's getting pawed by that Argusian, I may need to apologize for murdering him. Excuse me."



Arjun headed off. Saia followed. Isabel and Glynda left, looking like they had a lot to talk about. Ozpin looked at Jaune, who sent a hand signal that the mission with Cinder was proceeding properly. Ozpin nodded and headed off.



Nick beamed and gave Jaune a thumbs up.



Nick: "Have a great night, you all! Also... Nicholas is a great name for a baby!"



Jaune: "DAD!"



Nick: "Just saying!" He headed off



Jaune: sighs



Weiss: "Honestly? Be thankful for your parents."



Ren: "Agreed."



Nora: "Yup yup!"



Jaune: "..." smiles "I am. And for my friends. And my girlfriend... And a whole lot of other things."



Yang: "Speaking of... Our dance got interrupted. You're not gonna leave me Yangin', are you?"



Jaune chuckles and takes her hand.



Jaune: "Never."



They head over to the jukebox. Jaune scans through it, and finds the perfect song. He then leads Yang out onto the floor as the music starts up.



Yang: snickers as they start to slow dance "You picked a really old song, ya know?"



Jaune: "Hey. You're dating a grumpy old guy in a young guy's body. You knew what you were in for."



Yang: smiles and holds him close "Yeah... You're lucky I like oldies too."



Jaune: "I know how lucky I am..." He kisses her cheek



Yang: blush, beams "You corny..."



They keep dancing. Ren and Nora relax, drink... And observe how their other tablemates are staring at the blonds, pining away.



Nora: "You think we should do something?"



Ren: "We can only be supportive of all our friends in their endeavours." sips his drink "And try to keep the collateral damage to a minimum."



Nora: "Can we watch with popcorn?"



Ren: "Of course."



Nora: "WOOHOO!"

 

[ThunderBasilisk]

Ozpin: We were gone for 5 minutes!
Stares at the crater the bar used to be

 

[TheFabulousCustodes]

Ozpin: We were gone for 5 minutes!
Stares at the crater the bar used to be

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Isabel shotguns kegs like Qrow does shot glasses.....

 

[AndrewJTalon]

Set in Volume 4-5.

- - -

Ruby awoke to a headache that seemed to be in her whole body. She groaned as she shifted on a pile of animal furs. Her Aura, usually a raging bonfire inside of her, now felt like a tiny flicker from the lighter Dad hid in the potpourri.

(Like they didn't know he still smoked sometimes.)

The scents that filled her nostrils were of animal fur, pine needles, smoke from wood burning, and a delicious stew of some kind. She sat up and looked around, hands already on her weapon.

She was in a log cabin. There was a large fireplace nearby, built of simple stone and mortar, with a raging fire. There was a table and chairs, made of cheap reclaimed wood. A pot of stew boiled merrily in the fireplace.

And a tall figure in a dark black cloak with a balaclava stared at her from where he was stacking firewood.

"Ah. You're awake," he said quietly in a pleasant if rough tone. It sounded like he didn't speak very often. He went to the table and picked up a steel water bottle. He carried it over to her and handed it over. "Drink. You've had a busy day."

Ruby blinked a few times.

"Oh! Thank you," Ruby said with a smile. She took the bottle and drank deep. The water was cool and refreshing.

"I got you some aspirin," the man continued, handing out the bottle, "Not sure what the dosage for a Huntress is. You would know better than I."

"Well thank you-Hey wait a second!" Ruby scowled. "Where am I? What happened? Who are you?"

The man stared at her. At this distance she could see his eyes were red, with black sclera. She grimaced a little.

"Sorry," she mumbled.

The man chuckled.

"Quite all right. I would react the same way," he said, "I found you at the bottom of a ravine. I heard a great battle with Grimm nearby. Lots of gunfire and explosions. You were unconscious. I can only surmise you were Aura broken. I took you to my cabin-It wasn't too far away-And tended your wounds as best I could."

Ruby looked over herself. No clothing had been removed, but she had some bandages on her head, arms, and legs. She did notice her corset was undone. She flushed and glared at the man, who held up his hands.

"I did have to examine you for wounds. Relax, I'm not interested in that sort of thing," the old man went on. "As for who I am?"

He paused a moment.

"Ahasver," he answered. "And you are?"

"Ruby Rose," she answered. Her silver eyes widened in remembrance.

"Oh! Yeah, the villagers said you lived around here," Ruby said cheerfully. "They said you were like... An old wizard hermit!"

The man chuckled again, as though at some joke Ruby wasn't getting. She was kind of used to that though, so she didn't feel offended.

"Those are the nicer things they say about me," Ahasver said quietly. "I prefer solitude. Anyway, I lit a signal fire outside the cabin. Your friends will see it and come and get you."

"I don't suppose you have a Scroll?" Ruby asked. Ahasver shook his head.

"Sorry," he said.

"It's okay," Ruby said, "I-I mean, you wouldn't be much of a hermit if you have a Scroll, r-right?"

Ahasver stared. Ruby winced.

Okay, joking is not working... Um... Let's try asking him more questions!

"Aren't you worried about the Grimm?" Ruby asked worriedly, "I mean, you live outside the village walls and all!"

Ahasver was silent. He turned and went to the pot of stew.

"That is not an issue for me," he said quietly. He opened the pot up, and used a ladle to transfer it into a large ceramic bowl. He picked up a spoon and a large loaf of bread from the table, before presenting them to Ruby. "Eat. You need to regain your strength."

Ruby ate eagerly. She was very hungry. Ahasver continued to do work around his cabin-Shoring up the insulation, checking on his books and other items. There were a lot of odds and ends all over the place-Most of them very old.

"You're a collector?" Ruby asked. Ahasver nodded.

"I am," he said, "I am interested in... History. What happened before the Moonshatter, among other things."

"Really?" Ruby asked eagerly. "That sounds cool! What was it like?"

He paused.

"Different," he said, "Very different."

"Can you tell me?" Ruby asked. If she couldn't go anywhere or do anything, she wanted some kind of stimulation. Ahasver turned, and rubbed his chin through his balaclava.

"I can tell you some things," he decided. He pulled up one of his rickety old chairs and sat down in front of her.

"The era before the Moonshatter was one of magic and power. Grand cities with skyscrapers that stretched high into the sky. Flying machines that broke the sound barrier. Great ships that could reach up, up... Past the edge of the atmosphere and go to the stars!"

"Really?" Ruby asked. "They had like, spaceships?"

Ahasver nodded slowly.

"Indeed. The history of this world is very long, young Ruby. Strange and terrible and beautiful empires have ruled over our little world, over tens of thousands of years. But throughout it all... Mankind has not changed. Not really. Not over our great history."

"Or herstory," Ruby said. At Ahasver's stare, she blushed. "Sorry. My friend Blake makes corrections like that."

Ahasver chuckled, slightly amused.

"History is derived from a Hellenic word, historia. It means 'inquiry', the act of seeking knowledge. It has nothing to do with gender."

"Oh good, she'll like that," Ruby chirped.

"Indeed," Ahasver said.

"So um... What's your history?" Ruby asked. "I-I mean... Were you always a hermit or... Or is it just a job?"

Ahasver stared at her for a very long time. Long enough she noticed his eyes: They were red, with black sclera. She grimaced, then shook her head.

Come on, she told herself, just because they look like Grimm eyes doesn't mean anything!

Ahasver continued to be silent, and Ruby was about to change the subject when he began to speak. His tone was sad: Far sadder than before.

"There was once a brave and foolish young man who wished to become a hero," he said quietly, "He was a knight for his local lord. He met a noble lady, one who was warm, kind, smart, and beautiful. He fell in love, and proposed marriage. They married, and were happy... Until the lady fell ill. The kingdom's greatest doctors could do nothing for her. The knight was told he should accept the inevitable. That death comes for us all."

He paused. He turned to stare into the fire before he continued.

"The knight though was brave and foolish. He had heard legends of a witch, older than the moonshatter, more powerful than the foundations of Remnant, who could do miracles. He set out to find her. He traveled over the waters to a dark and desolate land. He fought through Grimm, legions of them, before he came to her doors. They opened, and let him in. He beheld the witch, in all her terrible glory. She asked him why he had come."

Ahasver took a slow, deep breath.

"He told her his story and asked for her help. The witch, perhaps amused or nostalgic, accepted it in exchange for his fealty. He gave it to her. He took home a cure, and his lady recovered. They were very happy together... Until the witch came for her due."

Ruby's eyes widened.

"What did she want?"

Ahasver was silent for a moment, and only the sound of the crackling wood in the fireplace filled the cabin.

"She wanted a Dark Knight to serve her, in her war against a great and terrible wizard," he stated. "She took him to her castle, and transformed him with her dark magics. Made him... Like her. Part man, part monster. He would never age, never die. He took up his sword and waged war on man."

He bowed his head for a moment, before looking back up.

"She thought his will was now hers. That the knight was but her puppet. She made him slaughter his kingdom, the women, the children... He faced his beloved wife and son, who wept and begged for mercy..."

He shook his head.

"But there was none. It was only after the knight looked upon his sword, covered in blood... That he woke up. He realized the kind of monster he had become, and wept over the bodies of his family."

Ruby's jaw dropped. Ahasver shook his head.

"The witch kept trying to get back control of her Dark Knight. Even now, so long after, she tries to regain control. But the Dark Knight has no interest in being her slave again. So he lives out alone, unbothered by Grimm... For he is just another monster. He deserves his fate. The only one who might free him would be a Silver Eyed Warrior... But alas, they are all gone. So forever will he suffer his penance..."

He locked his eyes on hers as her heart pounded in her ears.

"As a monster deserves."

Silence fell save for the crackling of the wood. Ruby stared in fright, her knuckles white around the hilt of Crescent Rose.

Ahasver then laughed loudly. Ruby nearly jumped out of her skin as he cackled.

"Ah... Forgive me," he snickered, "The look on your face."

Ruby glared.

"That wasn't funny!" Ruby growled.

"All comedy requires is tragedy and time passing, Ruby Rose," Ahasver chuckled, "And I would prefer to laugh at the absurdities of the universe than cry. Wouldn't you agree?"

The tragedies she had gone through... The fall of Beacon. The death of Pyrrha... It all bowed her head. She sighed.

"... Yeah... But I don't think I can laugh anymore," she murmured softly.

Ahasver knelt and patted her on the shoulder.

"There is always hope, young one," he said, "And a hero has to find it, and show it to others. I believe you will do that."

Ruby smiled.

"Thank you," she said quietly.

There was a knock at the door. Ahasver rose and walked over. He opened it. Jaune and Yang burst in, weapons drawn and pointed at Ahasver. Nora and Ren were right behind in, weapons ready. Ruby held up her hands.

"It's okay! It's okay!" She said frantically, waving her hands. "He just took care of me! I'm better now!"

And she was. Her Aura returned to full power, and her injuries seemed to vanish. Yang immediately came over and looked her up and down.

"Yeah, but don't scare us like that again, okay?" Yang said with a forced laugh. She looked over at Ahasver, as Jaune eyed him curiously.

"Thank you," Yang said gratefully.

"I just helped her out," he said modestly. "You should get going. You have a long journey ahead of you. Would you like some provisions? I don't have much but I will give you what I can spare."

"Thanks, we really appreciate it," Jaune said with a smile. He did his own once over of Ruby too, but Ruby shook her head and pouted.

"I'm fine, really," she said.

They packed up, and went back on their way. They were headed to the village to get their pay for taking out the Grimm nearby.

Ruby... Lingered for a moment and stared back at the sad little cabin in the woods. Ahasver stood outside, waving goodbye. She waved back.

It was just a story, she thought, Just a story... So what if he knows about Silver Eyed Warriors? It doesn't mean anything...

And yet...

"Something wrong, Ruby?" Jaune asked. "You want to say goodbye some more?"

"He did help out when you were down and out," Yang said, grinning a little at the joke: Which was pretty weak compared to her usual caliber.

"And he gave us snacks!" Nora cheered. "Even syrup!"

"I just..."

Ruby hadn't had a lot of luck with her Silver Eyes since she'd discovered them. Qrow and Dad hadn't been a lot of help. But channeling Aura to them did usually make something happen.

I have to know... I have to...

She focused her Aura into her eyes then locked onto the small of Ahasver's back. She narrowed her eyelids as he examined the wall of his cabin, willing her power to emerge...

Nothing happened. She winced and shook her head.

What was she thinking? A poor man living all on his own, being part Grimm? He had lost his family! Why was she so suspicious? Just because he mentioned Silver Eyed Warriors?

She felt guilt. Guilt over suspecting a kindly old man. Guilt over thinking she could use her power like this. Like how she failed to use it to save Pyrrha-

A silver light erupted from her eyes... And Ahasver fell to the ground near his cabin.

Ruby's jaw dropped.

"AHASVER!"

She used her Semblance to speed up to him. She found his cloak in a pile, but no limbs to be seen. She trembled and hesitated as she grasped his shoulder... And turned him over. The balaclava fell away. Her jaw dropped.

What was left of a man stared back at her. His skin was pale, sallow and wrinkled. His jaw was thin. Scars covered anything else she could see, but judging from what was left in his cloak? It wasn't much.

Yes he smiled up at her with clear blue eyes.

"... Thank you," he whispered, "I have... Hope again... I'm... I'm free... Thank you..."

He closed his eyes and went still. She heard her friends shouting at her and surrounding her. She felt Yang and Jaune hug her between themselves. She saw Ren examining the man, and Nora urgently asking if she was okay.

All that existed for her in that moment though was the peaceful smile on the old man's face. Even through her tears and sobs, she couldn't look away.

- - -

Just came to me.

Ahasver is one of many names given over the centuries to the legend of the Wandering Jew: A Jew who is said to have laughed at Jesus Christ during his crucifixion and thus was cursed to wander the Earth, immortal, until Judgment Day. It seemed a fitting name for a man cursed with immortality by Salem.

 

[ThunderBasilisk]

Awesome chappy but i have a question. Why the hell did he not try suicide by Silver Eyes when they were more numerous?

 

[AndrewJTalon]

Awesome chappy but i have a question. Why the hell did he not try suicide by Silver Eyes when they were more numerous?

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Maybe he thought this was his penance. Living like this. Ruby killed him entirely by accident.