Reality

Chapter I :

- New Beacon academy, Vale, courtyard -

"Alright, remember to do your best to day, and be careful alright, if you think you're in over your head then retreat immediately"

"Sheesh , allright allright, I'm not a little kid anymore you know"

. The girl said as she spun around, her brilliant red hair glimmer in the sun as it followed suit. She raised a finger, placing it against her cheeks, and proceeds to wink at the blonde opposite to her.

"For your information I'm an adorable little genius, both in love and war."

The girl confidently exclaimed as a large grin appeared across her face

"Hooo,…a genius huh, I didn't know a genius would score a 20/100 on a geography test."

The weight of a thousand bricks suddenly fell on the girl's head

"Or burn a cooking blowtorch and half of the kitchen with it…"

Another thousand bricks

"Or waking up so late that she would rush to school without any pants on…"

The girl face redden to a point that almost match her hair, steam visibly coming out the top of her head as she rush to cover the blonde's mouth to recover what little dignity she has left and save herself from the painful embarrassment of her actual daily self.

" MUAHHHH, ! S-s-s-t-top-p, I'm sorry big brother Jaune, I'll listen to you from now on, please just stop, anymore and my social life will be ruined, then , then I won't be able to find a job, or get marry, or seduce all the boys in my …."

"What?"

"Uh… ….. nothing , just please don't tell anyone pleasssee, you promised …. Muahhhamuhaa"

The girl broke down into sniffles and tears like that of small child that just got his ice scream swatted out of his hand.

But suddenly then, she felt a softness and warmth being placed on top of her head, which proceeded to move back and forth in a gentle manner. The feeling was something she was quite familiar with, as it has been there for as long as she could remember, through all the happiest and the lowest moments. As she look up at the source of this calming force, she saw a gentle smile coming from the a blonde across her, his hand continuing to gently ruffle her hair, his crystal blue eyes projected a feeling of care and attention towards her.

"There there now, I'm sorry for teasing you Izi, I won't tell anyone I promise"

Jaune and Izetta Arc, the talk of the New Beacon academy. One being a hero who saved the kingdoms of Remnants from the Grimm and its master, a dedicated teacher and powerful hunter ( as well the Prince charming of all the ladies in town). The other, a popular idol of the school and a rising huntress, famed for her long-range combat skills ( and infamous for her tardiness in theoretical subjects). One can say that they represent the best the academy could offer to the world and are symbols of hope for the future of humanity's protection against the threats of Grimm. From an outsider view, they look almost magical, like a pair glimmering stars in the night sky that shine brighter than all the other. Yet, not many know that underneath all that glamour, lies ordinary individuals that through the many hardships they have endured in their own life, have been brought together and have form a ever-lasting bond more powerful and endearing than any semblance or dust – a bond of family, of brother and sister.

Izetta quickly raised her arms, both to wipe off the tears and to hide the blush that was spreading through her face. Her brother smile has always been a weakness from the time that he'd taken her in as a kid. Even as she grew up and found love somewhere else, that smile never fails to reach down to deepest corner of her heart and fill her with a sense of happiness and comfort anytime it appears. It's especially terrible whenever she gets so self-aware of it that she has to spend a good amount of time mentally reminding herself of their relationship before being able to look at him again, as her mind burns with embarrassment from all the comic and novel she read online. In short, it wasn't fair at all.

"*sniff* okay…. Stupid Jaune, always cheating…. I'll forgive you if you promise to buy me cake at that new bakery in town." Said Izetta as she held her pinky out with a pout on her face.

Jaune just laugh softly as he raised his own finger

"And you promise to be safe today okay"

"Deal"

As they locked their fingers and gave a determined shake, Izetta return to her ever-cheery idol demeanor. When all is said and done, she turns and rushed to the main hall to prepare, not forgetting to turn around and wave one last time to her brother, who also returned the gesture.

"I see that all is the same today"

Startled by the voice from behind him, Jaune turn around to face a young man with long black curly hair that ends around his shoulder blades, hazel eyes half hidden by a pair of black glasses that has a distinctive zigzag design. He's sporting a dark vest that is very similar to Jaune's, with the sleeves of his undershirt rolled up giving off a more casual look. Around his neck was a long scarf that with a gradient that changes from a sandy-green to orange and on his hand, a pair of matching orange gloves. Perhaps those, the most distinguishable attribute of this young man was a large black cane with a silver-handle that he carried with him, tapping against the ground with every footstep.

"Headmaster" Jaune stood straight in a manner that is not much different from a military personnel greeting a superior officer.

"Come on Jaune, you know I get embarrassed when anyone do that" The young man slightly cringe at the un-needed formality.

"Hehe, just teasing you Oscar"

Oscar Pine, another war hero from the Salem crisis. Having the former headmaster Ozpin trained him, Oscar grew to be an extremely formidable hunter that is rarely matched in skills by anyone. Moreover, he also inherits all the experience that Ozpin has garnered throughout his life, from tactics to politics, even learning about the darker sides of reality and humanity as a whole, as well as the responsibility and importance of hunters and huntresses. When they returned to Beacon, since he now had all this knowledge under his belt, coupled with the fact that inside him was still the spirit of Ozpin, Professor Glynda, as well as much of the other tutors of Beacon appointed him to be the next headmaster and take charge in the efforts of rebuilding the school. It was difficult at first certainly, being forced into another role again similar to how it started with Ozpin, but Oscar soon realized the importance of his duty, as well as the joy of seeing those around him safe and grow to be stronger, bettering their own lives as well as the people's around them. Perhaps, one can even say that its brings him comfort to do his job, as it more or less a form of acknowledgement for his own ability and contribution to the world.

Jaune's gaze then return to the gradually disappearing form of his sister. His eyes now told a different story from the appearance he had earlier. However, the lines of thought that was running through his mind was cut short by a hand being placed on his shoulder.

"Are you worried about her"

"Of course, Oz, I know she's more than capable of handling grimm by herself, but after what happened to Ruby, I just have this inkling feeling that something bad might happen you know. I mean if something was able to do that to Ruby, then what chances to these students have against it."

"*sigh* I know…. I've been keeping in contact with the Weiss and the SRED, as well as Menagerie to see if they have any new information on this grimm, but so far, nothing. Its like this creature just disappeared from the face of the earth. The last know appearance was around 3 months ago near the southern coast. I've sent some scouts around the woodlands area but so far they've report back nothing. The best we can do for now is to keep security alert at the highest level around the training area. I also asked a Weiss to send a special unit to station here for the time being, they're in the control tower should we need quick deployment."

"… I guess that the best we can do for now, thanks for the hard work Oz"

"Its nothing, its part of my job after all, to keep people safe. But if we don't deal with this new threat soon, then it will be the job for the next generation, and we need them to be ready as soon as possible. I'm counting on you for that Jaune, show them the correct path."

" … yes sir, Headmaster sir ! We're also counting on you to deliver today's announcement to the best of your ability" Jaune let out a wide grin as he salute his superior only to be answered with a audible groan from the opposite. Teaching kids was fine but the thing Oscar dreaded the most was all the paperwork and ceremonial duties that came along with the headmaster position, giving speech being one of them. Sure he can nail if he really want to, but the thought of just hundred or thousands of eyes being directed at him just sent shivers down along every crannies of his body. Even the wisdom of Ozpin couldn't help him to overcome it easily.

"God don't remind me, … actually, I think I need to get to Glynda to have it overlook again, I'll see you again once the ceremony begins."

"Gotcha ,see you later Oz"

Just as Oscar begins to move away, he suddenly stopped in the middle of his track and turn around towards Jaune. Then he suddenly hook his arm around Jaune's shoulder and bring him down close to his height. Then , he begins to move his face closer toward the blonde's. As Jaune began sweating from the thoughts of what was happening (or at least what it seems to look like) Oscar whispered in his ears.

"Oh , by the way, I know you love your sister and all, but, just keep the public display to a minimum 'kay. There're already rumours flying around about the two of you, I already have my hand full dealing with the comics between you and Sun that been circulating, so I don't really need another want."

Jaune face turned beat red from realizing his action and how it had looked to the people around him. He broke from Oscar's arm and rush to justify it, in the most tsundere way possible, as he turns around and folded his arms.

"We're not doing anything different from what a brother and sister would do, besides if you had a sister that cute , why wouldn't you want to tease her ?! "

Oscar just put his hand to muffled his laughter as he shot a devious look towards Jaune.

"Sis-con"

"Oy , what did you say ?!"

"Oops nothing , gotta go now, see ya"

"Hey you come back here now ! I know its you that are spreading those rumours , OSCAR !"

-End chapter-