Chapter 3 The burden of being a leader.
Location: Jaune room.
After the event of facing Yang Xiao Long and becoming a student of beacon. He took her to the Nurse's office telling she'll be good for a day or that his attack wasn't to dangerous. The angel decides to look at his scroll which has Ozpin and Glynda numbers. It also displays the facility as well dorms to which he was grateful. Upon reaching to the dorms he see that team rwby were already entering. Not wanting to be bother he waiting a few minutes til they went in there room. To his surprise his was next to there's also well across from jnpr.
'Well I guess I'm would be there neighbor. But that should be later on, getting rest should be good idea.' Opening his door he was able to see what was inside. He see were four beds at each end, and indore kitchen with some plates,bowls and other utensils. Furthermore show a restroom to which amaze him that it was mentioned for a team but he got it for himself alone.
"Now best to rest up. Hopefully something insane doesn't happen." He said as he yawn. Taking off his coat and began laying down on one the beds letting sleep take over and rest. As night began to change to day Jaune was feelinf with ease.
As the sun rays began to get in his eyes. Jaune groan from the sun.
'Ngh.. The sun really is bright.. Guess it's time to get up..' As he mentally tell himself he hears loud noise next door. Confuse of what's happening Jaune clean himself and put on his coat. Once he was out of his he notice the sound was coming from Rwby dorm. Not wanting to be impolite Jaune knocked on the door. Immediately enough it was Ruby who is wearing her school uniform,open the door being positive as ever.
"Morning Jaune." Ruby said giving him a big smile.
"Good morning to you as well. Uum Ruby may I ask what's with all the noise thats coming from your room?" He ask as he see Blake and Yang doing something as for Weiss seeming a bit annoyed.
"WE'RE MAKING BUNK BEDS!" She announce giving him a confused look.
"Bunk Beds?" Jaune ask completely confuse.
"Yeah take a look." Ruby said as she pointed. Jaune was quite surprised that the beds were on top one another.
"Wow that is very unique. But you do realize you have twenty minutes right." Jaune said getting the girls to look at the time.
"Allow me to help." Jaune snapped his fingers and once more a magic circle appeared but this its was replica of the team.
"You just have to tell them what to do and they do the rest as for you. While they do that I recommend get something to eat alight." He told the girls as they nodded to which he began to walk only to be stop by Yang putting her hand on his shoulder.
"Hey magic boy why not join us to eat then. You didn't seem to have eaten yet." Yang said as the others agreed.
"It alright i ate already so no need to worry about. Beside I'm curious of the teacher so meeting him was my first priority." He said as he began walking as the team looks at him.
"He really not the type to hang with people." Blake said as she notice.
"Why isn't he wearing his uniform? The dunce would get un trouble." Weiss said giving an annoyed look as she see him walking with his clothing from before.
"Maybe he's a rebel personally I like it." Yang said as she kept her eye on him.
"Yang stop c'mon team let get some food." Ruby announce and began heading to the cafeteria.
Meanwhile Jaune kept walking looking at the classrooms til he reach his destination.
'Professor Port's class.. This is my first period class may as well see this teacher.' He began walking inside the classroom. He looked around from the three set of rows which were across from the board filled with many pictures of grimms. Jaune walk towards it and looks at all the grimms pictures.
'So human not only were taught to fight. But also learning the type of grimms one need to face against. I rather impress and found that many of younger generations can proceed to the future.'
Little did Jaune know was that a certain teacher just came and sees him looking a the board.
"Aaah another student who ready to learn. Good morning young man." The teacher said as Jaune turn his head.
He see a man who seem to be in their fifties from grey hair. Upon looking he notice that he was looking at him.
"Hello sir, my name Jaune Ishmael. I'm sorry for entering your classroom but the door was open and I was curious of what was inside." Jaune said as being honest.
"Haha well that's quite alright young man. It would be surprising to see some students coming in early so please go take a seat." The teacher announce to which Jaune obliged. Looking around he decide to site on the second row to the top and see some of the students coming.
Jaune kept his eyes open and was able to find team RWBY and JNPR walking together. He waved towards them to which they did the same. Team RWBY are next to him as JNPR goes above row.
"Hello good students my Name is Professor Port and here you'll be learning the different type of Grimms." Port announce as he began telling some the grimm. Unfortunately after five minutes Port began telling his story of his youth. For Jaune it was rather curious of the tales he has experience.
However the others didn't seem to agree, Jaune turn his and see what team RWBY doing. Ruby began doodling in her book and show him a picture Port only more rounder to which made him chuckle. Weiss was on her left side writing down her notes but same look at Ruby doodling having a displease look. Yang was on her right side was looking at Jaune and give him a wink to only give the angel confusing but does the same. Lastly is Blake whose between both blondes was reading a book called 'Ninja of Love', having curiosity Jaune lean over to blake and whisper to her ear.
"Hey Blake what book are you reading." Juane whisper only to see a startle Blake whose face became red as she looked at him straight in the eye.
"Uh uhhh nothing." She whisper back but stammered as Jaune
began to get more curious of her reaction.
"Is it ok for me to read after you finish."Jaune whisper again and Blake felt her face became completely red.
"Jaune, you know this is mature book. I'm not sure if your ok." Blake whisper back seeing Jaune still looking confused but she was thankful as he nodded.
"Then would mind helping me find good books to read." He asked which Blake nodded and smile. Blake was relief that he stop of his curiosity and now have another reader.
As the two whisper many of the students began dozing off. Jaune looks back at Ruby fooling around and looks at Weiss who seem to get more enrage as Port began telling them what a true hunter.
"A true hunters must be honorable." Ruby balance random stuff with her fingers. "A true huntsman must be dependable." She began dozing off. "A true huntsman must be strategic, well-educated, and wise!" Saying those words as the little girl was picking her nose. For Jaune he began to chuckle but when he looked at Weiss she look furious.
'Oh dear seem things aren't gonna be well.' He thought as he looked at Port.
"So, who among you believes themselves to be the embodiment of these traits." He ask as Weiss raise her hand immediately.
"I do sir!" She said having determine rage look.
"Then change into you combat and weapon while I bring in the grimm." Port said as he left while Weiss did the same. Once came back wearing her gear R(w)by were hype to see the fight.
"Gooo Weiss!" Yang shouted as she raise her fist.
"Fight well!" Blake shouted as she waved a flag showing there team name.
"Yeah, represent team RWBY!" RubRuby shouted only to fuel Weiss anger.
"Ruby let me concentrate! She yell as the leader got a bit scared.
"Sorry weiss." Ruby said as Jaune looked at Weiss and Ruby.
'It would seem these two aren't cooperating one another I should assist this. This may not be anything near as my objection, but same time I rather not see the two fight. They acted well perhaps seeing the root of it will solve it.' He thought as the grimm came and show it was a boarbatusk.
As the beast began to roll towards her Ruby kept giving her only to be shout back by her causing Ruby to be more sad. Once the fight was over Weiss began stomping her way out only to be stop by Ruby.
"Weiss! Wait up, why are you mad?" She ask having concern to her partner.
"Why!? Did Ozpin choose you to be leader than me! I've been train for long time and I become a recruit to you and don't bother me!" Weiss yelled as Ruby sad to her words.
"That's enough." Both girls look at Jaune who snapped his fingers what he did shock them entirely. All the students who began walking to there next class were frozen.
"What did you do, Ishmael!?" Weiss shouted only to see a displease Jaune.
"Cut the noise Weiss otherwise I do worse." He answer showing more rage and threatening tone causing her to become afraid of him.
"I froze time around us it'll only last for little time. I did this to talk to you two and it seem it's about being a leader." Jaune said as he looked at the two.
"Why is Ruby leader than me. I've been trained by the best instructors yet she became leader instead." Weiss said as she pointed at her.
"Of you say she isn't a good leader that what makes you a good leader?" He ask surprising the heiress.
"Excuse me." Weiss said shocked to his words.
"Ruby display that a leader isn't by skills but how they can face the odds as well doing there best to the fullest. While it's true that Ruby is young but do not forget she is still learning more than any of us. Weiss seeing your attitude show me that your the type of person who gets anything what they desire, am I not wrong? He looked at her as she looks down to her boots.
"You may be right." Weiss said having abit of sorrow. Jaune looked at Ruby.
"Ruby while you think your not a good leader then your wrong. I may not know alot about you but your action shows that your willing to go all the way for others despite the risk on you. A leader bare a heavy burden unlike any other. I obliged you to think about as how you will uphold it." Jaune said and pat her head giving her a calm smile. "Now listen you both should be considered lucky to have each other." Both the girls looked at him as he continue. "Weiss if you believe Ruby is doing something wrong then show her what she lack that way she knows, be as Yang of being another older sister to her and guide her to become good partner and friend. The same go for you Ruby show Wiess how you can become a great leader. Now I believe you two need to apologize one another." He said as the two looked at one another.
"Ruby, I'm sorry for my actions I shouldn't been mean like that. So are we ok? Weiss ask as she put her hand out. Only to be hugged by the little red.
"It's ok beside like Jaune said I might need help if you can teach me." Ruby asked as Weiss nodded. Both girls looked at Jaune who was smiling at the two.
"It would seem my job is done. You should be going to your next class." He announce as he snapped his fingers again causing them to see the students move around once more and the two left.
"Those are something wouldn't you agree headmaster." Jaune said as Ozpin came from the corner look at the two walking towards their next class.
"Indeed though I must admit I never expected you to help to sort it out." Ozpin said as he began drinking coffee from his mug.
"Surprise me as well, but same time I would do it again. As I told them their lucky to have one another as for I have to do things myself." Jaune said having a sad tone to his words to which Ozpin notice.
"If you want Ishmael. We can put you in a team?" He ask as Jaune shook his head.
"As much that would be nice. I must decline I rather not let others be in harm way." Jaune said as he pulled out his pendulum.
"That fine but if you want to join a team then tell me alright young man." He said to which Jaune shook his head and began walking only. Meanwhile Ozpin looked at Jaune and began to think.
'It seem you might be here than just your mission, then you know.' He thought as he walked to the opposite direction.
Classes for the young angel are rather interesting. After Port's class he notice that he was having history with 'Doctor' Oobleck, living for centuries Jaune knew all events making it very simple for him. His next class of environmental with Professor Peach, but just as Oobleck class he knew most the stuff. After that class surprisingly he goes with the team leaders to class of being a tactician. From watching countless war Jaune began to understand how each battle would win. The next class was combat training. Jaune, RWBY, JNPR and the other students were at the arena to which Glynda was standing at the center. She began to explain each student would be facing one another.
"Now is there any volunteer who would want to go first?" She asked as many of them looked at one another. Not saying a word Jaune raised his hand up.
"Would it be fine if I go Miss Goodwitch." Jaune said.
"If your desire to spar than very well. Anyone else want to spar Ishmael?" Once again the students looked at eachother.
"I'll fight him.." A voice spoke to which all looked at to see who. A teen who was taller than the angel, wearing dark brown clothing that was cover by his grey armor that show a bird to his chest.
"Very well the battle will be between Jaune Ishmael vs Cardin Winchester."
'Winchester…' Jaune said to himself as he looked at the teen along with his weapon. 'So he use a mace rather nice that the youth still use some old weapons.'
"Are combatants ready.."Both nodded. "Then begin!" She called out as Cardin ran towards him.
"Take this!" Cardin shouted swinging his mace down. But with no effort Jaune move to the side dodging.
"You left your side's open." Jaune said as he dodge another swig from the teen.
"Hold still!" He shout as Jaune dodge once more.
"But I rather not get by a mace." Jaune said calmly as teen more irradiated. 'Seems he's mad best to finish this.' Immediately Jaune ran towards him and place his hand to his chest armor.
"Huh what's that supposed to do hurt me."
"No but this will.." A faint glow began to show to his hand. Before he could say anything he was blown away immediately out of the arena.
'Hmm perhaps I overdid it..' He looked at his hand than see the bully getting back on the arena.
"Why you..!" Before Cardin could run Glynda step in front of him.
"That's enough Winchester you lost. Not only only your out of the arena but your aura is low." She display as Jaune aura was 90 as Cardin was 15. "Thus this is Ishmael victory."
Cardin clench his fists but sees Jaune walked towards him. Once he near Jaune put his hand out. "Nice match but you must be careful next time."
Rather getting a and shake Cardin pushed away and walked away.
"Seems he's not fond of losing." He said to himself as he walked away to meet ruby and the gang. After Jaune match the other students began to fight including RWBY and JNPR. After each fight Glynda instructed them to follow her. To his surprise was that she was also a teacher of dust.
But his surprise turn to confuse, even living for a long time Jaune had no clue of how it works. This even lead him to ask Glynda for help to which still didn't help him.
As the day turn to night Jaune was still wearing his aqua sleeveless shirt but now wearing black sweatpants. As the angel was reading a book he heard knocking at his door.
'Hm, who would be knocking at this hour?' He question as more knocking began.
"I'm coming just wait." Jaune said Placing his pendulum on his desk and walks to his door. As he open the door what he saw gave him a surprising look.
He see team rwby in front of him but wear different clothing, Ruby wore a black tank top with a picture a heart shape which was underneath of a beowulf head as well having white pants that has was wearing a simple night gown which that had color silver to which fades to blue as it goes down, upon else he notice she has her hair down to which looks better on her beside her ponytail. Blake's wear something which catch him by surprise, she wore a black yukata that reach to her knee as was being held by a white strap he had seen them before but didn't expect they would still be here. Lastly he sees Yang's whose tad bit similar to Ruby with the exception of her wearing a black shorts as well yellow tank top, he notice that her shirt shows a flaming heart at has her first initials.
"May I ask why you girls are in front of my door." Jaune asked politely as all three looked at her leader.
"Cause since you help me and Weiss of our problem. Why not have a sleepover in your room!" She said raising her fist in the air .
"Sleepover? That rather new to me, but if that what you want then come in." Jaune said as he move to the side and the team went in. Closing his door he see the girls were surprise that he has his own room unlike the others whose share rooms.
"So you have this room all for yourself?" Weiss ask as he answered by nodding his head.
"Yes though I must be honest i didn't expect this either. But mind I ask another question. Why did you all decided want sleepover.?"
All four looked at one another and looked at him specifically Ruby giving him the biggest smile.
"Cause we want to be you friend Jaune. Even though we don't know a lot about you, we still want to be friends with you." She answer as Jaune look with wide eyes.
'Friends. Wow just wow' Jaune began shaking and began laughing confusing the team as he continue but began to chuckle.
*chuckles* Forgive me Ruby. It just that to be honest you and your are the first people calling me 'friend'." He answer shocking the who team.
"Wait you mean you never had anyone to have as a friend." Blake ask as Jaune sat on his bed and looked at the window seeing the night sky.
"I've never had anyone to chat, to play or any of sorts. Ruby, Weiss remember I said you two are lucky to have someone by your side." Both girls nodded now realizing that Jaune been alone unlike the two.
"I've had a person to talk but not much not like you guys. So I guess you could say I was a bit jealous." Jaune announce closing his eyes and felt something. Opening his eyes he see Ruby hugging him.
"You won't be alone anymore ok. We're friends so we can help." Ruby said smiling as the other done the same. For once in Jaune existence he now has people to talk beside Ishmael.
"Thank you Ruby and thank you everyone. But for now it's time for rest." Jaune said as the the nodded to and get ready to sleep. Ruby and Yang shared a bed as the Blake and Weiss slept on different beds. Jaune said his goodnights to them and look at the sky once more.
'The sky is beautiful. I wonder if I can fulfill my mission and protect my friends.' He thought and hear something. Not to his surprise he gave a smile of the sound.
"Can't sleep well Blake." He ask startling the girl as she got up and sat next to him.
"How did you know I was awake? "She asked him. "My eyes can see thing no people can. That especially to humans.. and faunus am I right kitty." He said giving a smile to the now panic girl. Only when she felt a hand on her shoulder.
"I won't tell. You have my word beside I'm more different than any of you guys."
"You may be right but people don't treat faunus well so yeah." She answer giving a sad look.
"Your scared that your team would betray you?" He ask as she nodded. "You shouldn't worry much about it." He answer as Blake look at him.
"Both Ruby and Yang don't seem to be the type to betray someone and for Weiss not sure but I know things will be ok. Plus I'm your friend now. And like I said Blake." She looked at him completely shocked.
She see Jaune's eyes change colors from his pupils being white as the rest were blue."I'm more different than you think."He said blinking his eyes as they turn back to normal.
"If you need my help, I'll be gladly to assist you if needed." He reassured making her smile.
"Ok, thank you Jaune. Good night." She said as she get back on the other bed and began falling asleep leaving Jaune awake.
'To think I would say that.. It not part of my mission but it feels rather right to do it.. She needed the help but I don't know alot about her. Hopefully as time goes on I might know more about her and aid her problems as well the others. But it's best to get rest thinking this much won't get me anything if I'm exhausted.' Laying down Jaune let sleep take over now knowing he will be helping them more than he realize.