Hello, last chapter had been much for some and had been a very educational chapter to fix and correct my mistakes. So this chapter will make up for it, and sorry for the wall of text! I did not take in consideration how the chapter will look like on the mobile app. So, enjoy the chapter and thank you for your support.


In my head I sometimes think about what I could have changed in the past to make the present better, but I knew that even if I tried nothing will change, I wondered what my purpose was in everything that had happened over the past years. The many that have lost their lives, many that were more important than mine, they all had greater purposes in the world than I did. What made me special? What made me so special that I was meant to live more than most? I asked myself this and nothing came to mind. I always drew a blank.

Looking out the window of the train that head towards Mistral, I watched as the train passed the environment, trees, mountains, and animals. There was only a few Grimm I saw. After the war the number of Grimm dropped immensely but that didn't mean they went extinct. Now a days a Grimm attacks is a rare occurrence, due to this expansion of civilisation was more apparent, new cities were built and the paranoia of Grimm sneaking into their homes to attack became no more. In all of the years of Remnant we have been afraid to spread and grow, but now its different, we aren't afraid anymore but even then monsters still exists in this world and it isn't the Grimm, they hide among the people, wolves dressed in sheep clothing.

"Do you need anything, Sir?" a voice spoke, I turned to see who it was and saw a well dressed young woman stood before him with a cart filled to the brim with food, drinks, and more.

"Not at the moment, thank you" I replied.

I watched as the woman walked away with a smile, repeating the same action to other passengers. It's strange how people can still be happy despite the fact that their generation was forged in blood, steel, and sacrifices. But I guess that how the world works, trying to forget the horrible past and look forward to a brighter future was something we all do. Even if that future is still far from our reach. Time flies by when you have so many questions and thoughts going on in your head, so much so that I didn't realise that the train had reached its destination, slinging my bag over my shoulder, I walked out of the train and into the station of Mistral. Faunas and Men walked together like one people, it was a step up from the racism that had happen years ago, still even in today racism still happens. Kids get pushed around due to their animal features, men and woman get called horrible names cause of it as well. It wasn't perfect but it was good enough.

During my time in the station I even saw a few huntsmen and huntresses, young looking and inexperienced, still new to the world of elite fighters meant to push back the forces of darkness. It reminded me of my time in Beacon, being young and dumb to the dark realities to the world, I'm glad I grew out of that awkward stage of puberty. Some kids that had passed by recognised me, calling me the 'Knight of Vale.' It was a title that was given to me after the war, at first I saw it as an honorary title to be held but I found that it was a bit silly. I wasn't a knight. I may look the part but I'm not one, no matter how much I wanted to be.

Walking out of the station and into the city of Mistral, I quickly made my way to the docks to catch a Bullhead to Vale, it was easy to grab a flight when your a Huntsmen and I was glad that the fee was affordable. I maybe a Huntsmen but I was tight for cash at the moment. The trip itself wasn't so bad, just a few turbulence here and there, nothing too alarming that needed his attention. Soon enough, I reached Vale, things have changed so much since I was here. More buildings and shops were built, much more advance technology was around, I had no doubt that it was Weiss that helped in that department. More people walked the streets and even more Police Officers were roaming the streets to protect the civilians.

It was was a nice change to see but right now my eyes were set on a building that sat on top of a cliff near Vale, I looked to see Beacon, my former academy. It was bigger than last time and there were still some parts of the academy that were still under construction, it looked brand new and re-vamped. It was amazing.

"Hmph. I gotta admit, you did a great job Oscar..." I whispered to myself, I continued down the streets of Vale and took a local Bullhead up to Beacon Academy, the memories of me vomiting into the garbage can came back. I really blame motion sickness for that.


As the Bullhead approached Beacon I could see it bustling with students, almost every square inch of the place is filled with students all unique on their own. It was a sight I never thought I'd see, the Bullhead landed on one of the landing pads. I slung my bag onto my shoulder and made sure I had everything on me before getting off and looking around, as I walked forward I noticed a sign that said, 'Welcome to New Beacon Academy.' I had to had to admit, it was new alright. From every building to the pavement, it was all brand new, not having the wear and tear like before. It look as if the place was shining. I could get used to this. As I explored the are I had noticed that some of the students looked to not be wearing any protective gear like me, opting for flashy and stylish outfits that really make my eyes bleed. So many bright colours. The reason why I chose to wear so much armour is because there was a time I fought Grimm in only clothing, my aura depleted after taking many blows and I was left bare with no protection from the sharp claws and teeth that wanted to kill me.

After that experience I would always make sure I was fully geared up in armour, so that if my aura isn't able to protect me my armour would be there keep away the deadly claws and teeth. But due to what I was wearing I caught many eye's and comments about my attire, I didn't really cared, as long as it keeps me alive their words wouldn't matter. After hearing the rude comments about my gear I heard some of them talking about me.

"Is that Jaune Arc? The Knight of Vale?"

"Woah, it's him! Jaune Arc!"

"Dang, he's looks hot though for an old man"

Alright, I didn't know whether to be flattered or offended by the last one. I wasn't that old.

"Jaune? JAUNE!" I heard my name being called out and within seconds of turning around I felt something slam against my chest at lightning speeds that sent me falling towards the ground, the feeling of long slender arms being wrapped around my torso brought me to open my eyes and look down to see a tuft of black hair with red highlights and a red cloak. I finally realise who this was and my lips were pulled into a smile.

"Hey there Crater Face..." I said as I watched her pull herself away from me and looked at me with a smirk on her face.

"Hey, Vomit Boy" and moment ruined. Alright.

Standing myself up and helping Ruby up as well, I looked at her and noticed her style of clothing hasn't change a bit, she wore her usual corset and a combat skirt that was bit longer than the one I remembered, She still wore the white high-neck decolletage blouse and her studded studded wrist bands that had metal plating on them, a leather spaulder looked to be fastened in place on her her shoulder. On her hips were multiple leather belts that had pouches that contained multiple dust ammunition for her weapon, other than that, her look didn't change much. Her hair was much longer now, reaching down to her shoulders. What was left of that fifteen your girl was now gone and replaced with a beautiful and mature woman, I'm betting she hasn't changed at all.

Her eye's widened in realisation when she took a good look at me.

"Oh my Oum, you have a big bushy beard and long hair!" She laughed as she started to touch my beard and hair, slowly running her hands through them and caressing it. Yep, she's still the same.

I can't believe you and I will be teaching here together!" Ruby squealed in delight.

"Yeah, Oscar came to me to offer the job...at first I wanted to decline but I figured, maybe I can help this new generation and prevent them from making the same mistakes I made," I explained.

"Your always thinking about others more than yourself, that's what I like about you Jaune...anyways, where are you headed?" Ruby said, I looked around and shrugged.

"Don't know, I was thinking about heading to Oscar's office but seeing how this place change so much, I don't know which way is which. Now that your here I was thinking about following you instead" I chuckled as I scratched the back of my head. Ruby smiled happily to the point where it was creepy, she also held her hands behind her back.

"Ruby? You alright?" I asked, wondering why she was smiling.

"Hmph. Doesn't this scene look a bit familiar?" She asked, I shrugged in confusion and watched as she laughed a bit.

"It feels like the first time we met back then! The two of us not knowing where to go on our first day here, I can really feel the wave of nostalgia!" she chuckled, I smiled a bit and took it all in. It really did feel like that time, I could still remember the first time she showed me her Crescent Rose and how she was obsessed with it and other weapons.

"Since we're here together, we might as well ask around to see if any of the students know the way to Oscar's office," Ruby suggested, I nodded and smirked a bit.

"Well, lead the way Professor Rose!" I said, her reaction was gold as she pouted a bit and blushed, still not used to her new title.

"On it, Professor Arc!" I gritted my teeth at that.

I followed behind Ruby as we walked down the court yard and asking some of the student's directions to Oscars office, to our dismay they didn't know where it was as well. Great. We kept walking about until we came across a student who knew the way there, I was glad we came upon them if we didn't we would have lost for ages.

Other than that, This was gonna be an interesting year for me. Oum, I hope nothing goes wrong.


And that brings an end to this chapter! Sorry it took so long and I'll try to post a new chapter soon if I have the time, I have several other stories i'm working on and its hard to manage and come up with ideas for them. So, Favourite, Follow, Leave a Review and all that good stuff! I'll see you guys in the next chapter. Good bye!