The blonde and the Bunny

Jaune Ark was breathing hard as he clutched his stomach with both hands trying to keep the precious air he had left from spilling out of his lungs.

What a fucking puss what the hell was Ozpin thinking letting you in here? Cardin sneered at the now prone boy.

For his part Jaune was hoping that the fact that he and his team had managed to kill a Death Stalker would give him enough credit that people like Cardin would not seek him out like they had at his old school. So much for hoping.

Spiting out a glop of blood Jaune smiled and said, That was a good one you really been hitting the gym. He might not be able to beat Cardin but he was not going to give him the satisfaction of knowing he broke him.

You don't know when to shut up do you Jauney boy. Cardin mocked before kicking him in the stomach. You know this isn't even fun you don't put up much of a fight, maybe I should go see that Asian friend of yours or that stupid girlfriend of his, they would at least give me a good fight.

At this Jaune aura flared up and he was on his feet and punch Cardin right in the jaw. You don't mess with my friends, a determined Jaune said.

At about that time the rest of team CRDY grabbed Jaune from behind and held him there as Cardin felt his jaw and smirked. Well who knew you had it in you Jauney boy. Guess we are going to have to teach you want happen when you sucker punch you betters.

Jaune braced him self for what was to come. Long after there were gone he laid unconscious until he felt a hand on his shoulder pulling him back to the land of the living.

Don't worry it gets better at least that what they told me. Velvet said to him with a sad smile.

Jaune shook his head trying to get the two images to blend together. Once he had he tried his best to give a confident smile. Don't worry I can handle them just didn't want them to learn my moves before we have to spar in class. Jaune said rubbing the back of his head. He could feel bump starting to form where he was thrown against the wall.

At this Velvet sighed and shook her head. Its ok I wont judge you at least you tried to fight back that's more than I did. Velvet said.

Wait they do this to you to…. Why? Jaune asked in apparent disbelief.

Some people feel like faunas don't belong at Beacon or the city, they would like it if we would avoid humans all together. Velvet said.

Jaune couldn't believe what Velvet just said. How can someone think like that, He had know faunas people his whole life and could not remember one of them being more than kind and helpful. He knew that there were those that hated the faunas for just being different, but how can you hold anger against someone for how they were born, they had no control over how they were born.

I am sorry that this is happening to you. I can only imagine what awful things they say to you. All unfounded I am sure. Jaune said failing to see the extent of her strife with Cardin.

Why are you apologizing you done nothing, you suffer the same as I do. Velvet said with a curious look.

When some one is in need of help it should be given to them on matter how they were born, people are people. That you haven't I am sorry you deserve better. Jaune said unabashedly and with conviction.

For a moment Velvet stood there not knowing what to say. Some how his words set in her chest and started to warm her. This was someone that didn't know or owe her anything but he sound like he mean what he said whole heartedly .

When she finally reigns in thoughts she said, The world deserves better. Thank you thought that is very kind and noble of you to say I wish more were of the same mind as you. The world would be a much better place. Velvet looked away to hide the blush flooding her cheeks.

Hey don't worry about it the truth is the easiest thing to say he said look at her with a kind smile that went all the way to his eyes. Rubbing the back of his neck he looked away.

At this Velvet let loose a genuine smile that threaten to take over her whole body. Never had some she knew for such a short time shown as such caring and compassion and for the first time she drank it in fully, with the hope that it was not a soon forgotten sentiment.

Well it was nice to meet you Velvet I hope the next time I meet you it is not with me on the ground clutching my head in pain. Jaune joked.

Yes it was nice to meet you to but I must get to class. Velvet said hurriedly backing out of the locker room but with a happy sense that she has not felt in a long while.

Jaune had gotten through class with no further run ins with team CRDL but now he was dreading what was coming next.

As he stood in front of his teams door he hung his head and took a deep breath squared his shoulders and open the door to his dorm room. It was way worse that he though. Both teams RWBT and JNPR were in his room talking and laughing about there day. As soon as the door closed all heads turn to him and the laughter stopped and all was quite as they took in his fresh set of cuts and bruises. Then there was a roar.

What the hell happen to you? A quizzical Yang asked.

Did you try to hit on one of the third year girls again? Ask a non-interested Weiss. At witch point she got a glare from the room.

What you know he tries to go much higher then his station allows. A now defensive Weiss says.

Do you even here your self when you talk. I mean can you be more of a ice queen? Yang said as they start to bicker,

Seeing this Ruby cuts them off. Come on Jaune isn't that bad, well not bad enough to merit a beating like that. What happen Jaune?

Well he starts but is cut off by Pyrrha, It was Cardin and his thugs wasn't it. She ask with a dead cold stare.

Look it's not what you guys think we were just messing around and things got a little out of hand. Don't worry I can handle this on my own. No need to go and bring all you guy in on this. It will just get everyone in trouble and I wont have that on my conscience. Says Jaune if just a bit dejected.

Jaune you know we would all help you all you have to do is ask . Says Ruby warmly rubbing his arm.

YEA WE CAN BREAK HIS LEG! Shouts Nora with a gleeful look in her eyes.

No I have got to handle this my self, but thanks you guy it means a lot just to know you guy have my back. States a tired Jaune.

We should get some rest we have one of Professor Ports lectures first thing in the morning and we would do well not to fall asleep again. Says Pyrra looking at Nora.

What it was only one time this week! Huffed Nora.

Its Monday. Dead pans Weiss.

Once the teams leave for there respected room Jaune lays in his bed thinking about a certain bunny ear Faunas. Wondering what tomorrow will bring.