Hello everyone sorry for the late update I had this mostly done but work and life got in the way a bit. This chapter is a little more exposition but I promise the action is around the corner. I would like to thank everyone for the favs and follows I was not expecting so many. It really got me going to make more updates so expect the next chapter in a few days. So with out further ado please enjoy.
Chapter 1
Ren trailing behind the returning soldiers kept looking back to see if Jaune would catch up. If Jaune was late again it would just be another excuse for Cardin's gang to "discipline" him.
He finally breathed a sigh of relief seeing his blonde friend jogging up to him, but he notice he was holding his chest a little.
"You okay Jaune? I never seen you out of breath before." Ren said given a concerned look.
Jaune paused for a moment thinking if he should tell Ren about the stone around his neck and what the old man said. But quickly decided it was just a trinket the old man had, and smile replying. "I'm fine just a little too much to drink. I'll be fine when we get to the barracks.
Not wanting to pry Ren returned a smiled at his goofy friend as both walk behind the group.
As they walked Jaune was trying to remember why the symbol on the stone looked so familiar. His head down in thought something caught his eye. "Ren, you said you got those rings from your family right? What's engraved on them?"
Ren brought his hands up to give Jaune a better look. "Yes, these rings are the only thing my adopted family found with me as a kid. Both rings has a lotus in the middle. But besides that I do not know what it means."
Taking a closer look Jaune notices that the rings were made from a polished green stone. He was going to ask more but saw that Ren had a worried look on his face. He mentally kick himself for bring up Ren's family. "How is the farm? They aren't still troubled are they?" Jaune asked knowing Ren worried about then since he left.
"No, no. They are doing better now that the crops are coming in. And the guard final arrested the Torchwick thugs around that part of the city." Ren answered making Jaune feel better. "It's just that I still can't remember my childhood that well, and I hold onto these rings and never knew why. I just felt better having them on me."
"Any way, speaking of family did you write back to your sisters? The last time you forgot they nearly invade the city to see if you were okay." Ren said smirking at a disgruntled Jaune.
"Very funny." Jaune replied elbowing Ren in the side. "After explaining how I was now in the outer guard and how I had less time. They agreed I had more time to reply but had to tell them if any girls chatted with me."
Ren sighed feeling bad for Jaune's sisters who all doted on their thick headed, adopted brother. "I pity any girl that falls for him" Ren thought, worried how the sisters would take the news.
"Because their just as bad!" Ahead Jaune and Ren looked on as Dove was tearing into one of the soldiers. "But I-I just don't see why…" The soldier tried to reply before being cut off by Dove.
"Look the furies are a myth but the Broken Fang does have skilled warriors, they were meant to protect the Cites but refused too. And because of it many fell when the faction was attacked during the Split. Even worse some tried to take control in the confusion. Some even have animal parts. It's just not natural.
Jaune stopped listening to Dove's rant. He never understood the Split, Grimm was enough trouble to deal with but cities attacking cities just did not make sense to him. He hated to admit but Dove did have some points. The Chosen were meant to protect, maybe not the cities but at least the people. Everyone knew how strong the fang member were too so taking power by force would not be a hard thing to do for them. Guess they really did fall when they started to steal and attack the cities.
The barracks in sight, the group shifted to a formation and enter the grounds. Inside they could hear a certain voice belonging to a certain Captains son shouting. "But why are you sending me to do clean up! Send the grunts or someone else to do it, Sir!
Jaune and the rest of the group lined up in front of the Captains command tent. Listening in to the recent tantrum. It continued for a few seconds until the Captain slammed the table silencing the room.
"Because Cardin, some of the fellow Captain think I give you special treat meant for being my son. Instead of seeking glory and protecting the city you rather spend your time at the tavern and brothel." The Captain waited for a retort but was given silence instead.
"So to disprove these rumors I'm sending you and a squad to clean out a deserted mine, a noble wants to claim it. It's in neutral land and there should be only a few Grimm."
Cardin almost shouting. "If you want me to claim glory and protect the city why waste my time dealing with the Grimm when the Broken Fang was spotted just outside our territory. Let me go after them and…"
"AND WHAT" The captain raising his voice cutting off Cardin. He was going to say something when the Captain continued. "Do you think you can match their skill and strength with your own? First you should beat your own subordinates, when was the last time you fought and won a fair match? Even that blonde idiot is showing more improvement then you are."
After that both left the tent. The captain looking stressed and hoarse, and Cardin red faced and sore from the hit to his pride. Looking up to see the squad there he knew they heard the whole conversation.
Looking to Dove with veins popping he demanded to know why they were late. Terrified he pointed down the row to Jaune. Still furious an evil smirk worked its way on to his face as he moved closer to Jaune. The rest of the squad kept their eyes straight without a word.
Jaune looked for no help from the rest of the squad, since he and Ren first transferred from the city guard. He and Ren were looked as outcasts to the group, the only reason Jaune took the brunt was that Ren was challenged by Cardin to a practice match and was beaten horribly. Not wanting a repeat when it was Jaune turn he had Dove, Sky and Russel join in saying it was a team fight but had Dove stand to the side as the other pounded on Jaune.
Turning to Jaune, Cardin was about to punch Jaune in the stomach. Jaune flexed preparing for the impacted. When the Captain grabbed Cardin Fist. Turning around to face the Captain. Cardin looked more surprised than the rest of the squad.
Releasing the fist the Captain looked at his son. "You will need all you men in top shape for this mission, after words you can deal out punishment. Am I Clear?"
Feeling his farther gaze he simple said "Yes sir." Before walking in front of the squad to give out the orders. "Alright, listen up grunts! We are going to an old mine in Neutral land to clean it out. Gear up and be ready in 20 minutes and god help you if your late." Given a look to Jaune.
Dismissed the squad headed to the armory to suit up and ready their weapons. Jaune and Ren were heading too when Cardin step in front of them. "I got a special job for you two." He said with a sick grin.
Well I hope you enjoyed the chapter, Like I said I put the next chapter in a few days. The next chapter will be more action in it. Like last time please review and leave a comment and review. I know there is probably spelling errors I might have missed so sorry for that. But Thanks for reading.
