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Chapter 1: But...
10 years ago...
A whistle was heard as young Jaune, the Arc's first-born son swung his sword and single-handedly ripped apart a practice dummy that had survived generations of training in the family. His parents eyes widened at their son's natural strength and talent.
Jaune's blonde hair slightly hung in his face as he looked down at his practice sword before glancing over at his sister.
"Jaune." His father said excitably, "You are on your way to becoming the best huntsman Remnant has ever seen. If we keep on training, we can make sure of it." He exclaimed proudly.
Joan, his twin sister sat idly by with a wide smile, proud of her brother. She had practically the same features as Jaune, only sporting longer hair and softer edges to her face.
"No. Joan would be a better warrior. I'm sure of it!" Jaune said unexpectedly as he rushed over to his sister and thrusted the practice sword into her hands, she stared at it with wide eyes before looking back up at her older brother. "I'm not cut out for this, but Joan has everything she needs. Dad, train her!"
"But Jaune, you have so much potentia–"
"Joan has more!" Jaune argued.
The Arc family was quite confused that day. Their eldest child, their pride and joy, their first-born son, had refused to become a Huntsman.
4 years ago...
"Mom, Dad! I got accepted, I got accepted!" Joan cheered as she ran into the kitchen. "I'm going to Signal!"
The parents congratulated their daughter as her father picked her up into his arms and swung her around. "Oh, I'm so proud of you Joan. You'll go far." His voice was tender and warm, Henry Arc seemed to have not aged a day since his days in Beacon.
"It's all thanks to your training, Dad." Joan smiled.
Footsteps could be heard from behind them as Jaune and their three other children rushed in. "Joan! I heard from upstairs! You made it!" Jaune said excitedly as he pulled her into a hug. She smiled into his shoulder before answering.
"I did, but you know. It's not too late to send in another application."
"Why would you need another application?" Jaune wondered before his place was taken by Jeanne, Catherine, Lynn, and Mia, all 11, 9, 7, and 5 respectively.
"Sis, we're so glad you made it." Jeanne stated.
"So Mom and us got you something!" Catherine and added. They all ran out of the room for a moment before returning with their mother, Margaret, with a large black case.
Joan's eyes widened before hiding behind Jaune and screaming in fear, "You're going to bury me!?"
Margaret laughed at her child's antics before reassuring her, "No, no. This is a present from us to you, sweetheart." placing the case on the table, they removed the lid to reveal a weapon. A sword with a blue wrapped hilt inside of a white sheath with gold detailing.
Her mother took the weapon out and placed it into Joan's hands, helping her strap the sheath to her hand before expanding it into a shield. "It's name is Crocea Mors. It's a family heirloom that has seen many battles throughout the centuries, and now, we pass it to you."
"T-this is great and all, but..." Joan started. "I think Jaune should also apply to Signal!"
Everyone raised their eyebrows a bit before looking at Jaune, "Big bro can fight?" Jeanne asked.
"No, Jeanne. I can't. And I've told you Joan, I don't want to be a Huntsman." He stated warmly, patting Jeanne's head.
"But what about that time you got into that fight at scho–" Lynn started before Jaune smacked a hand over her mouth, slowly glancing over to his mother to see her hovering right next to him.
"Jaune...what is this I'm hearing about just now...?" Margaret questioned with fluctuation in her voice that made her sound slightly demonic.
"Renji started it, thatisall, bye!" Jaune quickly blurted out before making a dash for his room. His mother in tow, not far behind.
Henry let out a hearty laugh before calling them both back, "Marge, Jaune, we're taking a family photo to celebrate Joan's acceptance to Signal!"
A slight, "coming" could be heard from upstairs before they both came down and lined up next to the family at the kitchen table with a camera on timer, tallest on the sides and shortest in the middle. The order from left to right being: Margaret, Jaune, Jeanne, Catherine, Mia, Lynn, Joan, Henry.
"Oh, and one more thing Henry, I'm pregnant." Margaret announced, resulting in them all having quite entertaining faces for the photo.
Present day.
"My family is a bit of a hand-full, but most of them are tolerable. I just hope they don't embarrass me too much..."
"Don't worry about it Joan. I'm sure we can handle your family." Pyrrha said supportingly.
"Aww, but I wanted to hear funny stories about your childhood. And the secret to your pancakes..." Nora added.
"Nora..." Ren sighed.
"Hehe, ok Ren."
"Where's Team RWBY?" Joan wondered.
"I'm here!" Ruby exclaimed. "Blake and Weiss are in the bathroom, Yang is asleep over there." she informed, promptly pointing over to the huddle in the corner of the bullhead.
The bullhead landed in the front of a small town that was inhabited by humans and faunus alike, all living as neighbors and friends, no discrimination whatsoever.
"Well, everyone. Welcome to Kiona. As you know, a village located just by the edge of Atlas, almost unknown, and a safe haven for many." Joan said with a happy breath out.
A lone figure could be seen running towards the bullhead, as he drew closer, they could see it was a man with blonde hair. He was slightly built, had blue eyes similar to Joan, was wearing a black and orange hoodie, blue jeans and black converse. He seemed a bit sweaty, as his hair slightly stuck to his face and was rather disheveled.
"Hey Joan!" He called out as he got closer. Yang slowly woke to the voice as Blake and Weiss exited the bathroom. Jaune seemed to stand half a foot taller than Joan, despite looking very similar to her, "Everyone is getting ready to welcome you back, so they sent me. Sorry if I'm a bit gross right now, I was in the middle of something." He smiled awkwardly and scratched the back of his head.
"Joan, who is this?" Ruby asked from behind her, slightly peeking out at the man.
"Oh, everybody. I don't supposed I've mentioned him, this is my twin brother. Jaune."
"Nice to meet you," He seemed to be nervous under their gaze, "I'm Jaune, thanks for being nice to my sister. She's told me a lot about you guys. Come on, I'll show you the way." He turned around and waved them over. They followed a few feet behind as Joan began to be questioned.
"Why didn't you tell us you had a twin!?"
"Can he cook too?"
"Does your brother go to a different academy?"
"Who's the older twin?"
"Is he single?"
They all stopped with that last question. "Yaaannng." Ruby complained.
"What? It's a serious question!" Yang tried to defend herself while failing to hold in a laugh.
They all became a bit self-aware as they saw people whispering about them, more about Jaune than them.
"Why are they with Jaune?"
"Who are they?"
"Do you think they're with Joan?"
"Let's lighten up, we'll see soon, right?"
It made them a bit insecure, but gave them an idea of how closely knit this community was.
This was going to be one hell of a visit.
A bit of a messy start, but this was more for just introducing the idea and characters.
The story will kick off a bit more in the next chapter, I promise. Please leave a review with what you think, and hopefully follow/favorite as you see fit.
-Dimension 1.2.