Jaune SI BS 35: Normalcy Conclusion
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There was a lot of paperwork, debriefings, and various other unpleasant tasks to get through... But eventually, RWBY, JNPR, and everyone else returned to Beacon to rest.
Jaune made it to an empty dorm bathroom to wash up. He loved his friends, really... But he told them he needed some time to decompress on his own. Though he did share a significant look with Pyrrha before he headed off.
Once at the dorm, He took a long, hot shower... Then emerged in just a towel. And Cinder was waiting for him.
Jaune: "Oh! Uh... Hey Cinder."
Cinder: nods "Jaune."
Jaune: "So... What did you want to talk about?"
Cinder: "Team RWBY interfered in the plan. They managed to send an emergency signal to Vale... One you acted upon."
Jaune's Brain: Okay... Play it cool, play it cool...
Jaune: "Yes. To do otherwise would have blown our cover, as Adam Taurus should well know."
Cinder: raised eyebrow "At no point did I mention Adam Taurus. However did you deduce it was him I was working with?"
Jaune's Brain: Crap! Crap crap crap! Gotta stay calm...!
Jaune: little smile "That was a guess, but there aren't many bull faunus in the White Fang you would refer to. He's also young, aggressive, and charismatic. And he would love to make the cities of Man fall."
Cinder: nods slowly "Again, I underestimated you. General Ironwood has been placed in overall command of security for Vytal, but that was a foregone conclusion. Ozpin being removed by the Council is a ceremonial act at best. We killed no one. While it has heightened tensions, that was brief and the Vytal Festival is still months off." smiles "Still, it was not a total waste. Adam is now willing to work with me with far fewer complaints."
She smirked at him and crossed her admittedly amazing legs as she sat on the bed.
Cinder: "And now? Now you are beyond reproach and above suspicion in Ozpin's eyes. He will grant you even more access which will be far better for our plans than Adam's little temper tantrum."
Jaune: nods and bows his head "I am but your humble servant, Cinder."
Cinder: "Indeed... You have done well." She rose and walked up to him. "A good servant deserves a reward, don't you think~?" Sultry smile, lays a hand on his bare chest
Jaune's Brain: Urgh... You know, usually, I like bad girls but Cinder? Eesh... Stay calm and neutral...
Jaune: nods "I appreciate it again, Cinder... But the mission must come first."
Cinder: pouts "Really? I would let you have Emerald, Pyrrha, and even your little girlfriend all at once? And still you reject me?" Her eyes glowed with fire
Jaune: "Not rejection, Cinder. Practicality. We got here because we have been careful and professional. The side that wins makes the fewest mistakes."
Cinder: "And if I were to make it an order?" Her other hand has a small fire ignite in her palm
Jaune's Brain: Damn my Arc Rizz! Think fast, think fast...!
Jaune: "That would not be nearly as satisfying as when we can truly enjoy ourselves... When Beacon and Vale lie in ruins and you have your full power."
Cinder: glares... But sighs and releases her flames. She pulls her hand back. "I suppose you are correct... Your self control is admirable."
Jaune: "Thank you, Cinder."
Cinder: "Honestly, I wish I had run into you instead of Mercury or Emerald. How much more could we have accomplished if Salem wasn't playing such ridiculous games? What a pity. Still... Now, we are together. And the world is in our hands."
Jaune's Brain: Geez... She is in full chuunibiyou mode... I feel bad for her but it's easier to reject her when she's totally crazy and evil.
Jaune: "Yes Cinder."
Cinder: chuckles "Why so deferring all of a sudden?"
Jaune: "I'm always polite to women who come to my bedroom when I'm in a delicate state."
Cinder: chuckles again "Good. Keep it that way."
She heads out. Jaune breaths a sigh of relief... Which is when Pyrrha pops in through the window.
Pyrrha: "Jaune!"
Jaune: "GAH!" He jumps, holding onto his towel "Pyrrha!"
Pyrrha: "S-Sorry..." Stares with a blush and smile "Um... So... Things went well?"
Jaune: "Yeah. You did clear the room-?"
Pyrrha: "Of course! So don't worry... Um... But we have another problem."
Jaune: "What problem-?"
Yang, Ruby, Weiss, and Blake fall out of the ceiling.
Ruby: "GAH!"
Yang: "OOF!"
Weiss: "URK!"
Blake: "Ow."
Jaune: "Wha-What?!"
Pyrrha: "They um... They followed me."
Yang is up first and glaring.
Yang: "What the hell is that chick talking about?! And-And why are you meeting her behind my back nearly naked?!"
Ruby: "YEAH!"
Weiss: "We should freeze her solid!"
Yang: "Then I'll shatter her!"
Blake: "Honestly, if you were going to cheat on us, you should pick someone better than her."
Jaune: groans
Nora: also comes in through the window "Did we miss the soap opera?"
Ren: also comes in "I don't think so."
Jaune: "Okay! Let me explain... Once I have my clothes back on?"
Yang: "NO!"
Jaune: "No to explaining or no to the clothes?"
Pyrrha: blush "Ummm..."
Once Jaune has his clothes back on, and Pyrrha and everyone else have done some sweeps... Jaune explained the situation.
Jaune: "Yeah, basically, Ozpin is using me as a double agent with Cinder."
Ruby: "But how did you know all this stuff?!"
Nora: "Yeah! You knew the attack would happen at the square!"
Jaune: "Oh, I'm sure Oobleck just send the message to just-"
Ruby: "No, it was all over the city."
Weiss: nods "Every electronic billboard."
Jaune: "Well, uh... Um..." sighs
Pyrrha: "It's okay Jaune. Tell them."
Jaune: "... Fine... I can... Kind of. Sort of. See the future. Or I saw one possible future. It might be my Semblance, it might be something else, but... I know what was going to happen."
Stares. Silence. Nora held up a hand.
Nora: "Do I marry Ren?"
Jaune: "I didn't see that far but I'm hopeful? Last I saw you two were taking a break...?"
Nora: "What?! Seriously?!"
Ren: blinks "A break?"
Jaune: "Yeah, I don't know why. Things got really bad, it might have been the stress."
Ruby: "Then... The future... If you're trying to change it-?"
Jaune: "It was bad. Really bad. End of the world bad. I managed to survive it, somehow. A lot of people didn't..." shrugs "That's why I've had to be very, very careful with what I say or do. If we change too much? We will lose our advantage, and Ozpin ordered me to maintain the secrecy."
Ruby: "So, um..."
Jaune: "I can't reveal more details. Not now. Hell, Ozpin's going to chew me out for revealing this much. But we need to be on guard. Things are still in motion... And Blake? Adam is involved."
Blake: tenses
Jaune: "But don't worry. We will NOT let him win. We won't let any of them win. I promise. I just... I need you all to trust me. I have to keep things secret but it's not out of malice. It's because I've been ordered not to by Ozpin and because a lot of it doesn't apply anymore."
Weiss: "... I see."
Ruby: "Wow... Time travel..."
Jaune: sighs "So, let's keep this quiet, okay? Nobody talks about this unless we've done a thorough sweep of the room first. Understood?"
Much nodding and agreement ensues. Yang is very quiet. Jaune sucks in a deep breath.
Jaune: "Now... I'd like to speak with my girlfriend alone, please?"
Pyrrha: "I... Yes Jaune."
Ruby: "Yeah."
Weiss: nods "Of... Of course."
Blake: "Sure."
Ren: nods
Nora: pats Jaune on the shoulder, then Yang "Go easy on him?"
Yang: "... Yeah."
Jaune's Brain: Crap she's mad...
Everyone leaves the room, leaving Jaune and Yang alone. Jaune takes a deep breath as the door is shut behind them.
Yang: "... So... Did we end up together in the future? Is... Is that how you romanced me?"
Jaune: blinks "What?"
Yang: "I-I'm not mad if that's the case. I mean, if I went back in time I'd have... I'd do the same thing. God, that would be weird wouldn't it?"
Jaune: "Um..." rubs the back of his head "Actually, in the future I saw? You ended up with Blake."
Yang: snorts "Blake?! Seriously?!"
Jaune: "Yeah. It was really spur of the moment for both of you. You only admitted your feelings when the alternative was to basically die? So I don't know how strong it was..."
Yang: "But you didn't, like... Carry a torch for me?"
Jaune: "I mean... I might have? I apparently simped over Weiss for a long time and didn't notice Pyrrha's feelings for me until... Well. Until she died."
Yang: frown "Oh..."
Jaune: "Crap. I shouldn't have said that..."
Yang: "Does P-Money know?"
Jaune: "Yeah. She figured it out. She's been helping me with Cinder... Nothing's happened-"
Yang: "I know it hasn't. That's not what I'm... That's not the issue."
Jaune: "What is?"
Yang: sigh "I mean... It's weird, okay? You saw the future and you've changed it and... And we weren't supposed to happen?"
Jaune: "In that future? Maybe? Maybe not? It's a moot point because the world was about to end. That future timeline isn't going to happen. I won't let it happen. And even if it still was, somehow, going to happen? My feelings are real. I... I do love you. It isn't out of defiance of the future or anything... I love you." sighs "And if you want to... To work things out with Blake, break up with me-"
Yang: snorts and laughs "Seriously? Blake? Hahahaha!"
Jaune: "Eh?"
Yang: "Heh... Hey, don't get me wrong, I like her. And well... I mean... I do like girls too. But Blake? She's got issues. Sun's been chasing her for so long and she's barely given him a date or two... While she's pining after you! And teasing us. Point is, I like her... But I don't think we'd last very long if we took that step."
Jaune: "Oh..." That's very mature of her, actually
Yang: "And... And I love you too."
Jaune: bright red
Yang: smiles "H-Hey... A girl appreciates a man who is loyal, kind, brave... And looks great with his shirt off. You really laid it all bare!"
Jaune: "Hahaha!"
Yang: "But still... This is really heavy."
Jaune: wryly "Great Scott."
Yang: "Huh?"
Jaune: "Nevermind. The point is... I'm trying to save everyone because I care for all of you... But you're the one I really truly love."
Yang: slowly nods "... I see. Just... I just need to think about this for a little bit."
Jaune: nods back "I understand."
Jaune's Brain: It was too much to hope she'd get over it instantly.
Yang: "Still, this explains some things..."
Jaune: "Like what?"
Yang: sad smile "Why you look so old when your guard is down. The future fucking sucked for you, didn't it?"
She hugs him tightly. He hugs her back.
Jaune: "Yeah... It sucked for all of us."
Yang: "Well then... Let's make a better one, huh?"
Jaune: smiles "Absolutely."
Jaune made it to an empty dorm bathroom to wash up. He loved his friends, really... But he told them he needed some time to decompress on his own. Though he did share a significant look with Pyrrha before he headed off.
Once at the dorm, He took a long, hot shower... Then emerged in just a towel. And Cinder was waiting for him.
Jaune: "Oh! Uh... Hey Cinder."
Cinder: nods "Jaune."
Jaune: "So... What did you want to talk about?"
Cinder: "Team RWBY interfered in the plan. They managed to send an emergency signal to Vale... One you acted upon."
Jaune's Brain: Okay... Play it cool, play it cool...
Jaune: "Yes. To do otherwise would have blown our cover, as Adam Taurus should well know."
Cinder: raised eyebrow "At no point did I mention Adam Taurus. However did you deduce it was him I was working with?"
Jaune's Brain: Crap! Crap crap crap! Gotta stay calm...!
Jaune: little smile "That was a guess, but there aren't many bull faunus in the White Fang you would refer to. He's also young, aggressive, and charismatic. And he would love to make the cities of Man fall."
Cinder: nods slowly "Again, I underestimated you. General Ironwood has been placed in overall command of security for Vytal, but that was a foregone conclusion. Ozpin being removed by the Council is a ceremonial act at best. We killed no one. While it has heightened tensions, that was brief and the Vytal Festival is still months off." smiles "Still, it was not a total waste. Adam is now willing to work with me with far fewer complaints."
She smirked at him and crossed her admittedly amazing legs as she sat on the bed.
Cinder: "And now? Now you are beyond reproach and above suspicion in Ozpin's eyes. He will grant you even more access which will be far better for our plans than Adam's little temper tantrum."
Jaune: nods and bows his head "I am but your humble servant, Cinder."
Cinder: "Indeed... You have done well." She rose and walked up to him. "A good servant deserves a reward, don't you think~?" Sultry smile, lays a hand on his bare chest
Jaune's Brain: Urgh... You know, usually, I like bad girls but Cinder? Eesh... Stay calm and neutral...
Jaune: nods "I appreciate it again, Cinder... But the mission must come first."
Cinder: pouts "Really? I would let you have Emerald, Pyrrha, and even your little girlfriend all at once? And still you reject me?" Her eyes glowed with fire
Jaune: "Not rejection, Cinder. Practicality. We got here because we have been careful and professional. The side that wins makes the fewest mistakes."
Cinder: "And if I were to make it an order?" Her other hand has a small fire ignite in her palm
Jaune's Brain: Damn my Arc Rizz! Think fast, think fast...!
Jaune: "That would not be nearly as satisfying as when we can truly enjoy ourselves... When Beacon and Vale lie in ruins and you have your full power."
Cinder: glares... But sighs and releases her flames. She pulls her hand back. "I suppose you are correct... Your self control is admirable."
Jaune: "Thank you, Cinder."
Cinder: "Honestly, I wish I had run into you instead of Mercury or Emerald. How much more could we have accomplished if Salem wasn't playing such ridiculous games? What a pity. Still... Now, we are together. And the world is in our hands."
Jaune's Brain: Geez... She is in full chuunibiyou mode... I feel bad for her but it's easier to reject her when she's totally crazy and evil.
Jaune: "Yes Cinder."
Cinder: chuckles "Why so deferring all of a sudden?"
Jaune: "I'm always polite to women who come to my bedroom when I'm in a delicate state."
Cinder: chuckles again "Good. Keep it that way."
She heads out. Jaune breaths a sigh of relief... Which is when Pyrrha pops in through the window.
Pyrrha: "Jaune!"
Jaune: "GAH!" He jumps, holding onto his towel "Pyrrha!"
Pyrrha: "S-Sorry..." Stares with a blush and smile "Um... So... Things went well?"
Jaune: "Yeah. You did clear the room-?"
Pyrrha: "Of course! So don't worry... Um... But we have another problem."
Jaune: "What problem-?"
Yang, Ruby, Weiss, and Blake fall out of the ceiling.
Ruby: "GAH!"
Yang: "OOF!"
Weiss: "URK!"
Blake: "Ow."
Jaune: "Wha-What?!"
Pyrrha: "They um... They followed me."
Yang is up first and glaring.
Yang: "What the hell is that chick talking about?! And-And why are you meeting her behind my back nearly naked?!"
Ruby: "YEAH!"
Weiss: "We should freeze her solid!"
Yang: "Then I'll shatter her!"
Blake: "Honestly, if you were going to cheat on us, you should pick someone better than her."
Jaune: groans
Nora: also comes in through the window "Did we miss the soap opera?"
Ren: also comes in "I don't think so."
Jaune: "Okay! Let me explain... Once I have my clothes back on?"
Yang: "NO!"
Jaune: "No to explaining or no to the clothes?"
Pyrrha: blush "Ummm..."
Once Jaune has his clothes back on, and Pyrrha and everyone else have done some sweeps... Jaune explained the situation.
Jaune: "Yeah, basically, Ozpin is using me as a double agent with Cinder."
Ruby: "But how did you know all this stuff?!"
Nora: "Yeah! You knew the attack would happen at the square!"
Jaune: "Oh, I'm sure Oobleck just send the message to just-"
Ruby: "No, it was all over the city."
Weiss: nods "Every electronic billboard."
Jaune: "Well, uh... Um..." sighs
Pyrrha: "It's okay Jaune. Tell them."
Jaune: "... Fine... I can... Kind of. Sort of. See the future. Or I saw one possible future. It might be my Semblance, it might be something else, but... I know what was going to happen."
Stares. Silence. Nora held up a hand.
Nora: "Do I marry Ren?"
Jaune: "I didn't see that far but I'm hopeful? Last I saw you two were taking a break...?"
Nora: "What?! Seriously?!"
Ren: blinks "A break?"
Jaune: "Yeah, I don't know why. Things got really bad, it might have been the stress."
Ruby: "Then... The future... If you're trying to change it-?"
Jaune: "It was bad. Really bad. End of the world bad. I managed to survive it, somehow. A lot of people didn't..." shrugs "That's why I've had to be very, very careful with what I say or do. If we change too much? We will lose our advantage, and Ozpin ordered me to maintain the secrecy."
Ruby: "So, um..."
Jaune: "I can't reveal more details. Not now. Hell, Ozpin's going to chew me out for revealing this much. But we need to be on guard. Things are still in motion... And Blake? Adam is involved."
Blake: tenses
Jaune: "But don't worry. We will NOT let him win. We won't let any of them win. I promise. I just... I need you all to trust me. I have to keep things secret but it's not out of malice. It's because I've been ordered not to by Ozpin and because a lot of it doesn't apply anymore."
Weiss: "... I see."
Ruby: "Wow... Time travel..."
Jaune: sighs "So, let's keep this quiet, okay? Nobody talks about this unless we've done a thorough sweep of the room first. Understood?"
Much nodding and agreement ensues. Yang is very quiet. Jaune sucks in a deep breath.
Jaune: "Now... I'd like to speak with my girlfriend alone, please?"
Pyrrha: "I... Yes Jaune."
Ruby: "Yeah."
Weiss: nods "Of... Of course."
Blake: "Sure."
Ren: nods
Nora: pats Jaune on the shoulder, then Yang "Go easy on him?"
Yang: "... Yeah."
Jaune's Brain: Crap she's mad...
Everyone leaves the room, leaving Jaune and Yang alone. Jaune takes a deep breath as the door is shut behind them.
Yang: "... So... Did we end up together in the future? Is... Is that how you romanced me?"
Jaune: blinks "What?"
Yang: "I-I'm not mad if that's the case. I mean, if I went back in time I'd have... I'd do the same thing. God, that would be weird wouldn't it?"
Jaune: "Um..." rubs the back of his head "Actually, in the future I saw? You ended up with Blake."
Yang: snorts "Blake?! Seriously?!"
Jaune: "Yeah. It was really spur of the moment for both of you. You only admitted your feelings when the alternative was to basically die? So I don't know how strong it was..."
Yang: "But you didn't, like... Carry a torch for me?"
Jaune: "I mean... I might have? I apparently simped over Weiss for a long time and didn't notice Pyrrha's feelings for me until... Well. Until she died."
Yang: frown "Oh..."
Jaune: "Crap. I shouldn't have said that..."
Yang: "Does P-Money know?"
Jaune: "Yeah. She figured it out. She's been helping me with Cinder... Nothing's happened-"
Yang: "I know it hasn't. That's not what I'm... That's not the issue."
Jaune: "What is?"
Yang: sigh "I mean... It's weird, okay? You saw the future and you've changed it and... And we weren't supposed to happen?"
Jaune: "In that future? Maybe? Maybe not? It's a moot point because the world was about to end. That future timeline isn't going to happen. I won't let it happen. And even if it still was, somehow, going to happen? My feelings are real. I... I do love you. It isn't out of defiance of the future or anything... I love you." sighs "And if you want to... To work things out with Blake, break up with me-"
Yang: snorts and laughs "Seriously? Blake? Hahahaha!"
Jaune: "Eh?"
Yang: "Heh... Hey, don't get me wrong, I like her. And well... I mean... I do like girls too. But Blake? She's got issues. Sun's been chasing her for so long and she's barely given him a date or two... While she's pining after you! And teasing us. Point is, I like her... But I don't think we'd last very long if we took that step."
Jaune: "Oh..." That's very mature of her, actually
Yang: "And... And I love you too."
Jaune: bright red
Yang: smiles "H-Hey... A girl appreciates a man who is loyal, kind, brave... And looks great with his shirt off. You really laid it all bare!"
Jaune: "Hahaha!"
Yang: "But still... This is really heavy."
Jaune: wryly "Great Scott."
Yang: "Huh?"
Jaune: "Nevermind. The point is... I'm trying to save everyone because I care for all of you... But you're the one I really truly love."
Yang: slowly nods "... I see. Just... I just need to think about this for a little bit."
Jaune: nods back "I understand."
Jaune's Brain: It was too much to hope she'd get over it instantly.
Yang: "Still, this explains some things..."
Jaune: "Like what?"
Yang: sad smile "Why you look so old when your guard is down. The future fucking sucked for you, didn't it?"
She hugs him tightly. He hugs her back.
Jaune: "Yeah... It sucked for all of us."
Yang: "Well then... Let's make a better one, huh?"
Jaune: smiles "Absolutely."
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