Hello everyone, it's me NoirFall. This is my first story so please be kind. I know that there will be some mistakes here and there but I will try my best to do a good job.
Disclaimer: RWBY is owned by Rooster Teeth. The only thing I own is a hard copy of vol. 1-2.
Chapter 1: Anger
I am a failure...
This was the thought that has haunted me for as long as I have lived. I, Jaune Arc, am a failure. A failure as Huntsman, a failure as a leader, a failure as a brother, and most important of all... A failure as a son.
I wonder what everyone would think if they knew I forged my transcripts and cheated my way into Beacon.
Most knew that I was absolutely not prepared for Beacon. But none of them knew that I had cheated my way into the most prestigious academy. I was nothing but a no good liar. I should go to jail for what I've done. Not only did I cheat my way into Beacon, I left and stole the family blade. I probably wouldn't even be able to face them.
I don't deserve the title of leader...
"...une...Jau...Jaune!" I break away from my thoughts to look at the person calling my name.
"Huh?"
Ruby stood in front of me looking at me curiously. "Jaune are you okay? You were just standing there for a few minutes, is there something wrong?"
Yes Ruby, there is something wrong, I have forged transcripts and I am a worthless person for cheating my way into a place other people work hard for.
Pushing my dark thoughts away, I put on my best smile.
"There's nothing wrong Ruby, just thinking about classes and all."
Ruby gave me a bright smile, "Don't worry about that! You'll be fine! Anyways, the whole of Team RWBY will be going to Vale, Pyrrha and the others a coming too. So want to go to Vale with us?"
Vale, the last time I went there was to get my forged transcripts.
I shook my head lightly. "Sorry Ruby, but there's something I need to do first, could you tell the others that I'll join them next time?"
Ruby made a face of disappointment but instantly brightened up again.
"Okay Jaune! I'll try to bring you something back from Vale!" With a wave, she sped away in a flurry of rose petals.
My smile dropped after Ruby left, my hand going to my side, gripping Crocea Mors. It's weight strangely heavy on my side.
I turned and made my way towards one of the training rooms.
I want to become as strong as you guys, that means I need to train even harder.
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"Argh!" I grunted as I landed flat on my back. the training droid stopped as it reset itself. I stood back up but winced as I could feel a few more bruises form on my body. Looking at my scroll, I lasted 3 more seconds that the last.
I grimace, I was making little progress, I mean sure. I could always ask the others for help but what would that make me look? I'm supposed to be the leader of team JNPR yet I can't even win a single match against a training droid!
I looked at the difficulty set for the training droid, 'Below Average'. The word mocked me. It taunted me into becoming more disgusted at how much of a failure I am, that I wasn't even classified into the below average rate.
Why did I even come here... I'm just wasting my time. I left so that I could prove that I'm not a failure. Nothing has changed.
My grip on Crocea Mors tightened, I pressed a button on my scroll to start the match again. I glared at the droid, my anger was growing more and more.
I want to be strong! I want to be as strong as everyone is! I don't want to be a failure!
My anger was getting the best of me, I was no longer blocking most of the attacks, I was letting myself be led by my anger. There was no more calculated strikes, only wild swings fueled by my anger.
I'll prove to them! I'll prove them wrong! I'll be strong! I'll be as strong Pyrrha! Yang! Nora! Weiss! I'll be as strong as them!
I had tossed away my shield and was swinging my sword madly. I wasn't thinking straight anymore.
If only... If only I had a semblance like Yang! I could become strong! If only I had a semblance like that! I could prove them wrong!
"RAAAGH!!!" I swung harder and more wildly, all I was thinking was to destroy the robot.
Unknown to me, my eyes had turned from their baby blue color to a bright red.
The training droid tried to defend from my attacks but its arms were wrenched apart as I grabbed one of its arms and swung up with all the strength I could muster. The droid was sent flying as a large gash appeared on its torso.
I stopped my attacks and panted as I stared at the downed and damaged robot. "I... did that just happened?"
I asked no one in particular, but if someone were watching, they would have seen my eyes go back to their original color.
I wanted to jump up and shouted as I finally made progress but my tired body protested. Deciding that I had enough training, I grabbed my discarded shield and went to my dorn for a shower and a well deserved rest.
I... finally made progress... was it really progress or is it just luck? It doesn't matter, all that matters is that I finally defeated that droid. All I need to do is work even harder.
I let a smile grace my face as I walked towards the dorms, I paid no attention to the questions of my teammates as I showered, changed clothes, and passed out on my bed.
I won't be a failure anymore...
Hope you guys liked that, please leave some positive criticism and if there were mistakes than please point them out, but no flamers please! This is only my first attempt.
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