It had taken many long and stern talks with Pyrrha, Luke, Nora,Weiss, and Yang. but Jaune had managed to get the two teams back on speaking terms. It looked like they were all just sad at the prospect of losing a member on the first mission, that was a major strike to moral. That coupled with Luke not wanting to lead caused a massive rift between the two teams. A rift that took Jaune days to mend. Now that the two teams had begun to blend once more he had taken on another mission. Nothing too extreme, just a simple clearing operation on the outskirts of Vale's territory. They were all ready to head out and meet the huntsman they were to be accompanied by. When they made their way to the docks they saw a man that Yang instantly recognized as the man who had been at the hospital with Jaune both times he was there. She didn't know his name but knew he was important to the Arc family as he was in the photo on Jaune's scroll. She also knew that something was wrong because once Jaune saw him he began to freak out.

" Pyrrha" he said " we aren't at the right landing pad. That isn't our hunter." before she could contest him by saying that he looks like the photo of their hunter the man spoke up

" hello Rockslide, my name is Jorge Telmarvak. And I will be your hunter for the next two weeks." almost instantly Jaune and Ruby were both upon him. Ruby barraging him with questions about his weapons and armour. And Jaune doing his level best to land even one strike. He was however being thwarted by movements as large as a raised leg to block a kick or a spun arm to block a punch. To actions as small as stepping half an inch in any direction. After they had been dancing around one another for about ten seconds Jaune seemed to lose all interest in hitting Jorge and simply began yelling

"JORGE, IF YOU DID WHAT I THINK YOU DID I WILL END YOU."Jorge's response was simple and clearly calculated

." Jaune, if you are asking if I already did your team's assignment then indeed I have. And you ARE coming home for christmas. Also" he said looking to the rest of his team. " you are all invited to spend christmas at the Arc cabin up by the edge of Vale's territory. Oh and also that wasn't a request you are all supposed to follow him and he is going home so…. Pack your bags." with that Jorge turned and walked over to the bullhead pilot to discuss the change in destination.

The first to speak of the situation was Jaune who was muttering more to himself than anyone else " how did he learn about our mission, not even Ozpin knew who was taking us." there was a overemphasized coughing sound and Jaune turned to see Luke looking at him with the most guilty expression he had ever shown " Luke, tell me you did not sell out your team commander to Jorge Telmarvak?"

" sorry boss" Luke said as his face shifted from one of guilt back to its usual expression " I owe you my life boss, but I owe Jorge more" not wanting to know how someone owed Jorge more than their own life Jaune choose to drop the subject as what is done is done. Turning to team rockslide he said

"since we aren't going on a mission you are all free to go home for the holidays if you like, I will work it out with Ozpin." as he looked he saw that the only folks who looked as though they may actually be pleased by this news were Luke, Ruby, and Yang as he looked back he made a fact of giving each of them a look that he hoped conveyed his confusion. Ren was the first to speak.

" Nora and I have no place to go. So if that offer still stands then we may accept" next was Pyrrha.

" any chance I get to run from my sponsor and the press I take. So I am with Ren and Nora" after was of all people, Weiss.

" My home life isn't one to be envied, so I would much rather spend it with my team." turning to Blake she didn't say anything simply nodded towards Ren, Nora, Pyrrha, and Weiss. That left Luke, Ruby, and Yang.

" Well," Yang started before she was cut off by Ruby

" we would like to spend christmas at home. But you guys aren't just our team. You are our friends, and more than that. Your family. Dad and uncle Qrow will understand."

Jaune couldn't believe what he was hearing. Before he could process what he was hearing he was cut off from his thoughts by Luke

" If we can make a quick stop then I am also in." after a short mental facepalm Jaune looked back to his team.

" well if this is what you want then we shall follow the Arc family motto." he got a few confused stare as he hoped he would before saying " what's one more" he said.

They didn't know what to expect from Luke's quick stop but it wasn't this. Luke had gone into Vale for a little while before he returned. With a baby boy. He was at most two years of age at first everyone assumed that he was Luke's little brother. Until Luke gave them all a massive curve ball. When he said " everyone this is Martin, my son. Say hello Martin."

" hewoo" the toddler said still cling to his father's leg. To say that the group's attention was torn from the shocking revelation that Luke was a father wouldn't do justice to just how adorable Martin was. Instantly he was set upon by Ruby, Yang, Nora, and Pyrrha all of whom were fighting with each other over the right to hold him. All of this excitement led Martin to cling to his father even tighter before he tried to hide behind him.

This in turn made him even more adorable but they also saw that he wanted space so they all backed up. Expect for Pyrrha who as Luke's partner was all but required to get to know his child. " hello," she said as gently as she could. Hoping that she could coax him out from behind his father.

It was a long moment before he stepped out and spoke to her " pwitty wed har" she felt her heart explode as he spoke about her pretty red hair. Martin and Luke sat down together and they readied to board the bullhead to the Arc cabin. Once they were on board with Luke between Martin and Pyrrha he felt a tugging on his sleeve. Looking down he saw that Martin wanted to tell him something. He leaned down and listened. He smiled broadly after Martin finished speaking he stood up, and Martin moved into the spot where Luke was before Luke took Martin's seat now Martin was situated between Pyrrha and his father. He slowly leaned over until he was leaning on Pyrrha's side. He seemed a little nervous until she wrapped her left arm around him. And pulled him into her side. Within five minutes he was snoring in peace.

Luke looked at her with a face of pure shock. " He has never, never done that with anyone other than me."

At this revelation Pyrrha felt her heart explode once more. She thought for a moment before she asked a very important question " what about his mother?"

Luke looked contemplative for a time before he answered her " Martin's mother, my Sanya died in childbirth, he never knew her" in Pyrrha's mind there was only one thing that she could think now. [ he may not have know his birth mother. But he has a mother now].

They arrived at the Arc's cabin in a few hours and as they made their way into the doors of the very,very large cabin they were lead by Jaune and Jorge. They were instantly set upon by a small army of girls ranging from 20 to 8 years of age instantly they went to work separating Jaune from the rest of them. Team rockslide was at first worried for their commander's safety until Jorge told them that it would be okay and that he would be fine for now. Once the greetings were finished Jaune turned to his teams and began to intro each sister.

" team, this is Catherine, Jacqueline, Jean, Romee, Petra, katelyn,and the youngest of us Corviste. Girls this is my team, team Rockslide sound off." as he commanded they all lined up and began to give their names. They started with RWBY as Ruby said.

" Team RWBY, Ruby Rose" she said gesturing to herself next was Weiss

" Weiss Schnee" then was Blake

" Blake Belladonna" and finally Yang

"Yang Xiao Long." then there was team PLNR

" team Plutonric, Pyrrha Nikos" she started then Luke took over while still holding a sleeping Martin.

"Luke The Warrior" then Nora

" Nora Valkyrie" last was Ren

" Lie Ren." There was an awkward silence that befell them for a few minutes before Catherine finally spoke

" Jaune, why do you have two teams?" looking rather sheepish all of a sudden he remembered that they knew nothing of his multiple hospital visits. Or his near fatal injuries. And he wasn't interested in telling them now. He still knew that they would find out but he wanted to be as far away as he could be before they did.

He was still thinking about how he was going to escape from this when Yang stepped forward " I can help answer that question." Jaune only had one thought [ shit ]

"You got shot twice with a high caliber shoulder fired anti material rifle" those words left all his sister's mouths in some configuration at about the same time. The only major difference was reasons. Perta,Katelyn, and Corviste all spoke with admiration in their voices. Hearing of their big brother's actions gave him an air of Invincibility.

" Why?" the question was direct and aggressive both bad signs considering that Catherine the person who asked it was normally the level headed one.

" I was protecting someone smaller than myself".

"and just who was so important that you had to take not just one but two bullets for them.?" Jacqueline spoke next and her voice betrayed even more irritation at Jaune's actions than Catherine's.

" Jacqueline!" Jaune's carried a weight that both teams had never heard before. " If it was a random homeless man I would have jumped in the way of those bullets. Who you are doesn't make you any less worthy of life or more worthy of death."

Jacqueline seemed to shrink back from his words in shame as she realized what she had said. Thinking that the matter was settled Jaune turned his attention back to the rest of his siblings and said. " I am clearly not injured and that is due to my aura, do any of you know what that is?"

they all nodded their heads at him at once. This did confuse him and he was about to ask how when Catherine spoke up. " we all know about aura, mom made us keep it a secret from you because she was afraid of you try to run away and get it unlocked to be a hunter. Looking back now it is actually rather humorous. But Jaune when did you get your Aura unlocked?"

Jaune thought for a moment before responding by saying " I don't really know."

this garnered a confused look from all of sisters. Romee was the first ask what was one her mind " then when did you learn that you had it?"

Once again Yang stepped up and spoke of his actions " He learned about it AFTER he woke up in the Hospital AFTER he jumped on a live hand grenade" the room was suddenly filled with the sound of shattering glass as everyone looked to see what caused the sound they saw Jaune's mom standing over a broken plate she had been drying. " you did what?" she asked. Jaune now knew that it was going to be a long day.