A/N Oh Oh, we're half way there! Oh Oh, writing on a prayer! (I'll see myself out now).

But seriously, good to be back. I'm actually happy that I'm sticking with this. This chapter will be focused on Jaune and Pyrrha and takes place roughly an hour or so after the first two chapters, so basically, the barbecue that was mentioned before. As always, criticism is appreciated.

And now back to our feature presentation.

Patch, Beach (Barbecue Table)

"Hot dogs are almost done. Need any help settin the table Pyr?", Jaune asked from the grill.

"Thank you Jaune. But I have this under control", Pyrrha smiled, stretching out her hand and using her semblance to pull the various utensils out of their containers and onto the tables.

"All done", she smiled, arms folded.

"Show off", Jaune teased.

In truth, he loved it when Pyrrha showed off. She held herself back way too much, at least in his opinion. He knew she hated being seen as special or above someone else, but she really did deserve to be proud of her talents.

He was really pleased that Ruby and Yang invited his team over. Of course JNPR and RWBY had always been close, but it was still very generous of them. Plus, he secretly wanted to help Pyrrha relax and try to make amends for being an oblivious fool for so long.

Sure, she was happy now that they were finally Together-Together after the dance, but when Ren and Nora let slip just how long he'd not noticed her feelings for him, he wanted to do something for her. One his "goofy gestures", so to speak.

But for now, dinner.

"Right. Everything's all set. You wanna call em?", Jaune asked.

Pyrrha chuckled. "I think they know already", she smirked, pointing at the small crowd of hungry Huntsmen and Huntresses, charging at the dinner table.

"I must say Jaune, you are quite the chef", the amazon complimented.

"Well, I don't like to brag…", he said, Pyrrha rolling her eyes smiling. He loved bragging. "But I'd say I've really outdone myself this time", he said, stepping towards the table, before Lady Luck decided to kick him back down a few notches once more as he tripped on the cooler, falling face first towards the sand.

Fortunately, another lady was there to help him, as Pyrrha caught him in her arms before he could hit the ground.

Their eyes locked onto each other and both smiled.

"Heh. Always there to catch me when I fall".

"Can't let my leader down, now can I?", she replied playfully.

And hand cupped her face and she leaned into the touch.

"You never let me down Pyrrha", he said sincerely.

The two were so tempted to just close the gap and kiss.

But then Yang happened.

"Whoa ho ho LadyKiller, at least wait til you get back to the tent for some, "private training" with the champ", the blonde bombshell hollered.

Jaune rolled his eyes playfully, whilst Pyrrha, who was smiling seemed to cast some kind of subtle death glare for ruining the moment.

Pyrrha helped her boyfriend back to his feet and together they joined the group at the table.

It didn't take long for everyone to start eating. Jaune, despite his improvements, was not the best combatant, but he could sure as hell whoop up a damned fine meal.

"Mmmm. This is delicious. You're just full of surprises, Vomit Boy", Yang teased/complimented.

"I paid you back for those shoes. When will you just drop it?", he sighed.

"When I get bored"

"Okay…Big Girl", he said smugly, wiping the cocky look off Yang's face.

"What the…you can't use that!"

"Yes he can", Neon said nonchalantly beside Yang. "I gave him permission to use that nickname".

"Why?!"

"Because I knew it would annoy you and you look really sexy when you get all "Flashy Eyed".

Yang just growled in defeat.

"I hate you", Yang muttered in defeat.

"And I love you for it", Neon giggled in victory.

"Don't worry Yang, I won't be using it too much, Jaune comforted.

"I hope so. Your nicknames are irritating", Weiss added.

"Was Snow Angel really so bad?"

"Yes", everyone agreed.

"Okay, yes it was cringey, in hindsight. Still, good times".

"I suppose looking back on it is…nostalgic", Weiss agreed. She and Jaune had long since come to terms with their relationship. He had accepted she wasn't interested and had been a bit of a bother and Weiss accepted she may have been difficult. The two weren't exactly best friends, but it was a rather comfortable one.

"Besides, I believe it was your odd flirtations that brought you two together in the first place", Weiss pointed out.

"Yeah man, me and Neptune had a bet going when you'd finally score with Nikos-", Sun added, before being lightly elbowed by Blake. "I mean got together with Pyrrha", he corrected.

"We're glad we could make your visit to Beacon more interesting", Pyrrha smiled, not minding Sun's more forward choice of words. "Speaking of Neptune-"

Sun sighed.

"It's the water. Him and beaches? They just don't mix. Sage and Scarlet decided to stay in Vacuo. Y'know, still livin up the single life. Still wish they were here".

"Yeah. Plus, we couldn't even get Team CVFY over", Yang said.

"Well Second Years do have greater demands and the Grimm won't slay themselves", Ren said.

Ruby poured herself another class of soda, not from the same jug Yang and Sun were drinking from, because she knew it was spiked, and stood up.

"It would've been great if we could all be here. But these next two weeks should be spent celebrating how far we've all come together", the little reaper said in an attempt to lighten the mood.

"Here, here", Pyrrha concurred. "We've all faced great challenges, personal and otherwise. And we've all come out stronger for it. Some of us even came out of it with someone special by their side", she said, smiling warmly at Jaune, a gesture that was returned by the blonde knight.

Jaune raised his glass, "To sticking together through everything", he toasted.

"Cheers!", everyone agreed.

As they all went to sit back down, Jaune felt his Scroll began to ring.

"Hey, I just need to take this, I'll only be a minute", he excused himself going of somewhere private.

Pyrrha's eyes followed Jaune until he was out of sight, a small sigh escaping once her boyfriend had left the table.

"Daawww, the Champ's got Ruby's "Give me back my favourite toy" look", Yang teased.

"Hey!" Ruby pouted,

Pyrrha just giggled at the squabbling sisters and her own minor insecurities. She knew Jaune liked spending time with her. She just felt lonely when he wasn't by her side.

It is nice to be here with our friends. But I wish Jaune and I could have a nice moment to ourselves.

Ever since the vacation, though she and Jaune were now officially together-together, Pyrrha had just wanted some time alone between them that didn't involve ravenous Grimm beasts trying to bite their heads off. She was a tough warrior, but killing Grimm wasn't her idea of romantic.

Well, Nora would disagree, but if the whole "Lizard Queen" fiasco had taught them anything, it was probably best to avoid Nora's suggestions for entertainment.

Still, she was just glad to be with the people she loved without some crazy schemes happening.

Meanwhile, her blonde boyfriend was in the middle of a crazy scheme.

"Hey, did the package arrive? It did? Sweet! Hey, uh, thanks for this. What? Yeah I know I owe you for this and the transcripts now. Yes I will call more often. Ok. Ok! OK! Geez, you're worse than Jenny! I'll tell you all about it when I get home, bye!"

Jaune groaned in frustration but smiled.

His surprise plan for Pyrrha was coming together.

Now all he needed to complete the night was the lovely lady herself, one Pyrrha Nikos.

Patch, Beach (The Jeep)

Pyrrha lay on top of the jeep Yang "borrowed" from her dad to bring them here, gazing up into the night's sky and at all the stars that sparkled in the darkness.

For the red headed champion, this had been a habit since she was a child. Looking up to the stars, in search of hope.

Years ago, a much younger Pyrrha Nikos, who still had her gifts, had nothing that was truly hers.

She was the toddler who got to watch all the other children play in the yard, while she learnt how to get into fighting stance.

The girl who wondered what it was like stay over at a friend's house for the night than stay at a practice arena for a week.

The teen who longed to go to the mall like all the other girls, instead of going to press conferences.

She was other things too back then. Like the little girl who cried herself to sleep at night, always wishing someone who really loved her would sneak up beside her and tell her it would all be ok.

Of course that voice never came.

But in its absence, she had the stars. Wonderful, precious and out of her reach. Just like her dreams. She had wished time and time again that one day, she would find someone who would be there for her and loved her.

Not as the "Invincible Girl" but as Pyrrha Nikos. Just as herself.

Of course, that was a long time ago and much had changed since then. All of it for the better.

She heard footsteps approaching.

"Well, just got done calling the Patch Security Force. They said they won't press charges if we make sure Nora stays at least five hundred yards away from the pet store's reptile house".

"Well that's good news", Pyrrha sighed. Her energetic red headed friend had a bit of a tendency to attract the attention of the authorities when she was on her sugar rushes. She was certain she'd heard one officer mention, "Code Valkyrie" at least once.

Jaune hopped up on the jeep alongside her and place a hand on her shoulder, earning a blush from the young gladiator, which only grew deeper upon her stomach rumbling.

"Still hungry?", Jaune inquired.

"So it would seem". Jaune tossed her a pack of marshmallows.

"Wanna split it?", he offered with a smile.

Pyrrha loved that smile goofy smile of his. "I'd love to".

As Pyrrha began to take a few marshmallows into her hand, Jaune was preparing to execute stage two of his plan. Move Pyrrha into positon for the surprise.

"Mmm, these are good. Though, they taste a lot better when they're roasted".

"Really? I wouldn't know", Pyrrha replied.

"Well how about we-WHAT?!"

The conversation only went half according to plan. It should've been Jaune suggesting they go roast some marshmallows to move her to the surprise, but now he needed to get her there because what kind of person reaches the age of seventeen without ever roasting marshmallows!?

It's wrong Dust Dammit!

"Jaune, are you okay?", Pyrrha asked, a little confused.

"Okay? Okay?! Pyrrha. I…how have you never eaten roasted marshmallows? That's like, camping 101!"

Pyrrha lowered her head, her face slightly downtrodden. Jaune was worried he'd upset her, when it dawned on him.

"This…this is your first time camping. With friends I mean, not with family or…"

"No. Just my first. Period", Pyrrha interrupted.

Jaune was baffled and saddened at the same time.

My God. Has she ever been allowed to have fun? For once? Not even with her family?

"Why not?"

Pyrrha scoffed. "My career. Same reason I never got to do anything I wanted. When I was in my teens I had personal trainers and coaches who made sure I ate exactly what I need to stay in shape. And I mean, exactly. No sneaky little chocolate bar hidden under the couch, no "just one cookie" from the tin when no one was looking. No…no cakes for special occasions, but that never bothered me, there was never much of a party once my training began. And of course, no fatty, sugary roasted marshmallows with friends who'd take up valuable training time", she said bitterly, a small tear brimming in her eye.

For those who knew Jaune, there are three things he cannot tolerate.

1: Motion sickness.

2: Bullies.

3: Pyrrha crying.

"Pyrrha, I'm your team leader right?"

Pyrrha looked up at him and nodded a little. Jaune then clambered up onto the roof of the jeep, striking an overly commanding pose and pointing at Pyrrha.

"Then by the authority I wield as Team JNPR's leader, Pyrrha Nikos, I hereby command you to go crazy with junk food and screw your crappy super soldier diet, which we shall tear down immediately, starting by consuming roasted marshmallows! Am I understood?", he pretend ordered, outstretching his hand.

Pyrrha giggled and took her blonde lover's hand, allowing him to pull her up on the roof with him.

How can he make me feel so happy so quickly?

She didn't care how he did it. All that mattered, was that he did it and he did it for her. Not to say he wouldn't do it for anyone else. Indeed, Jaune would help any friend in need.

But when he did it for her, she liked to feel selfish and imagine she was special.

That he was all hers and she was all his.

"As you command, captain", she saluted with her free hand, as Jaune led her down the jeep and off towards a small area not too far from camp.

Unbeknownst to them, someone was watching them from afar through a pair of binoculars, chuckling at the sight of the couple.

The figure reached for their Scroll and contacted another party.

"Knight 2 to Knight 6, target is on the move. How goes activities at the LZ?"

"Roger that Knight 2, we are ready to move. ETA on target arrival?"

"Say again Knight 6?"

"What is their ETA, over?"

"Uhhhhh….say again?"

"Urgh! Dammit when will they get to the campfire Joan!?"

"CODENAMES! And they'll be there in ten minutes, Knight 2, over".

"Uh, fine. Knight's 4,5 and 7 are with me to finish securing the perimeter. You take 1 and 6 and meet up with us".

"Roger that Knight 2. Operation: Dark Knight is a go".

Knight 2 put away her scroll mumbling.

"Why the hell did dad let her watch all those war movies?", she lamented on her cohort's love of codenames and secrecy.

Patch, Beach (Jaune's Surprise Location)

It didn't take long for Jaune to start up a fire and gather some sticks to roast marshmallows. As soon as the squishy, sugary treats started to turn brown, Pyrrha got a taste of what she'd been missing out on for so long.

In all honesty, it wasn't even the taste she enjoyed, not that it was foul or anything like that. But it was the whole sensation of being in the outdoors, just the two of them together kept warm by a campfire and their own company, enjoying some sugary treats.

It was simple, yet so alien to her. The kind of scenario she could only dream of as a child. Sweet, simplistic fun.

"Hmmm, they certainly do taste better this way".

"See? What did I tell ya Pyr? Pfft, what kind of trainer doesn't appreciate the benefits of the occasional sugary treat now and then? If anything, Nora's living proof that it's a great motivator in battle".

The two chuckled.

"Yeah, I could've used some of that when I was younger".

"Well, luckily, I brought plenty…"

Pyrrha interrupted him with a chuckle, but it started to die down at the end. "No, not sugary treats, though I would still like some. I meant…I could have used some motivation when I was younger. Real motivation".

Jaune's heart sank at the sight of Pyrrha looking down at the ground, visibly upset.

"I mean, sure, at first, I felt very motivated. It was just me and my mother when I was a child and I was eager to make our lives any bit easier than the years of scrounging we had to go through. But then, once my talent for combat emerged, once I got really good and we could live comfortably for the rest of our lives, there was no motivation. Just winning. Just being perfect", spitting that last word out as if it were toxic.

Jaune moved over to be closer beside her.

"Well I mean, your mom must've been of some support, right? I mean, like you said, it was you two against the world at first…"

"At first, yes. But then…then we stopped being close. We talked less as the months went by, unless it had something to do with training. She pushed me into interviews and commercials instead of asking me were I'd like to go. Suddenly, I didn't even see her as my mom anymore. And I know that sounds horrible but, it's true".

There was an unpleasant silence between them and Jaune opted to break it first.

"So, what happened to you two?", the knight inquired, obviously not expecting a happy ending to this tale from the sound of things.

Pyrrha gave out a sigh. "Beacon happened. I said I was leaving to become a Huntress. Which of course meant, no more fighting in tournaments. She was furious. Said I was being irresponsible, throwing my life away for "Fairy Tales" instead of doing my job. But I had done my "job" for long enough. I wanted more. I wanted a life. She told me she wouldn't be there when it all "blew up" in my face and…and I told her I hated her. For all the missed birthdays, for every night she wasn't there to tuck me in and for using me. The worst part is, I actually think I meant it. And I wish I didn't".

Her eyes began to water a little, prompting Jaune to put an arm over her shoulder, making her smile a little.

"You fought for your right to be who you choose to be. She was wrong to try and control you".

"The sad thing is, I don't even think it was about the money or the fame. I think she really thought being the "Invincible Girl" was the best thing for me. But I was tired of being treated like I was different".

Jaune chuckled. "I can relate to that".

Pyrrha looked at him curiously.

"When I was ten, got my ass kicked all the time at school. It wasn't so bad, I mean my pride was usually sorer than my body. But…nah its stupid forget…"

"Jaune", Pyrrha insisted, looking at him. She knew he'd listen to anything she had to say if it would help her. She wasn't about to let him blot her out when she could offer support.

Jaune seemed to appreciate this, causing both of them to smile as he continued.

"My sisters always showed up to save my hide. Eventually, people stopped messing with me".

"Well that is certainly good to hear. Yet…you do not sound as if this fixed your problem".

"You got that right. It sucked when they beat me up but when my sisters saved me, it was worse. Everyone pitied me. And I…I really fucking hated it Pyr. It was embarrassing to need protecting every day of your life and the fact that five of my sisters are younger than me, just made me seem even more pathetic. And what's worse is I know how much of a dick I sound. I love my sisters, all of them. I'll never stop loving them and I'm glad they protected me but I just wanted to be the one who saved the day. I wanted to be the hero in the stories my father told me. Not the damsel in distress".

"I wanted to stop being-"

"Different?"

Jaune looked right at Pyrrha, who'd taken the word right out of his mouth. And in that moment, he saw in her a girl who spent her whole life away from everyone, wishing to climb down from the pedestal they raised her on. And in Jaune, Pyrrha saw a little boy tired of being the lowest of the low, looking up at everyone, who just wanted to rise up and prove he wasn't what they said he was.

It felt like looking into a mirror. Two stories, different but the same. Two outsiders wanting leave the cages the world had put them in.

Two tormented souls that had found salvation in each other.

It was after a moment of silence, their hands moved closer to each other.

They pulled each other into a hug, both of them smiling, thankful the other was there for them.

"Thanks" both said at the same time, making each other laugh.

"Really, thank you Jaune. This was nice".

"Heh heh. Well, ya see, funny thing is, I actually brought you here to thank you", the blonde knight responded, surprising the Spartan girl.

"Oh?"

"Yeah. I wanted to thank you for everything. For training me, for forgiving me, for being my friend and…for giving an oblivious jackass a chance".

"Jaune…"

"Ah ah ah, no you don't missy, don't try and make me feel better about it", Jaune interrupted, jokingly of course. Looking back on his past infatuation with Weiss and overlooking Pyrrha's painfully obvious interest in him was a great shame to the Arc lad.

"I actually had this whole, big speech written out but…swimming trunks", he confessed, making the redhead laugh at his clumsiness, which she actually found quite endearing.

"So instead I'll just go with whatever my head comes up with", he said, clearing his throat. "Pyrrha, you are the best thing that's ever happened to me. But one thing I wish you'd stop doing is saying you're sorry. If any one of the two of us should be saying that, it's me. You've been, everything I could've wanted from a partner, a friend and a lover. And I've...come up short far too many times. So I'm sorry. For turning you down at the rooftop, for hurting your feelings without noticing and anything else I'm too goddamned dense to notice. I never meant to hurt you Pyrrha. I only want you to be happy".

Pyrrha was visibly elated at Jaune's improvised apology/declaration of love and stood up to pull Jaune into a tender loving kiss, which he reciprocated.

"Jaune, that was very thoughtful. But there's no need for an apology. We've already come so far since then. You've made me feel like a normal girl and treated me like a true friend, not some idol. You care about me, the real me. And for that, you will always have my heart", she promised.

"So you don't need to do any grand goofy gestures to prove that you care about me. I've always known that".

"Too bad, I'm doing one anyway!", Jaune said with a grin, shocking Pyrrha, as two loudspeakers appeared from behind the grass.

"What the…how in…"

"Yeah, remember my sisters? Well I called in a few favours and they agreed to help me set up this little surprise".

"How did they-"

"I stopped questioning what they were capable of when I was nine. My family likes being…let's call them unique. But anyway. Pyrrha that night at the dance was when I learned that you were the one. That you were always the one. I should've asked you to the dance the minute I got the chance. So, just because you deserve it", he gestured his hand out to her as a very familiar song played on the speakers.

Pyrrha covered her mouth with her hands as a surprised squeak escaped her.

It was their song, "Shine".

"And if I've made you feel like a "normal girl", then I have been doing you one hell of a disservice. I know you aren't invincible but dammit you are special to me Pyrrha. And I won't have you go one day without reminding you of just how much you mean to me".

Pyrrha smiled from ear to ear. She had long grown tired of the continuous praise for her expertise in battle, but she had absolutely no problem whatsoever with Jaune making her feel loved for the rest of her life.

"So, m'lady Pyrrha Nikos", he said overdramatically, making the redhead giggle.

"Will you let a goofball make up for being blind for a whole damned year?"

Pyrrha's heart skipped two beats then went into overdrive.

"Yes!", she cheered, taking his hand, only to be pulled into his embrace, causing her to gasp but elated her even further.

"Well then, let's dance".

The two then proceeded to dance under the stars and, in the glow of the fire, moving in tune with the music, their eyes never leaving each other's, as emerald eyes lost themselves in pools of sapphire.

Pyrrha had lost all track of time. She let herself become lost in the sheer bliss of this moment, as her dashing knight held her hand and in one of his and her waist in the other.

The song finally ended, with Jaune holding Pyrrha as she leaned into his arms, breathing heavily, as happy as she'd ever been since entering Beacon.

"That was…magical", she breathed out, making Jaune smile that she was so happy.

I'd do anything to see that smile.

"So you have a good time, Pyr?"

Pyrrha smirked. "Hmmm, it was lovely, but I do miss the sight of you in a dress".

Jaune chuckled. "Only for you Pyr. But only on special occasions!", he swiftly added, his cheeks turning a little red at the very real fear she'd abuse that power. His girlfriend gave out a lovely giggle as Jaune became flustered.

"So, feeling better Pyrrha?"

"Much better. Thank you Jaune", she said, as the two drew closer, eyes closed, lips just about to meet…

Then Jaune's Scroll went off.

Both growled in frustration, murderous intent stirring on whoever the hell dared to interrupt their moment.

With a sigh, Jaune answered the call, putting it on speaker and smiling upon seeing the caller ID.

"Sup Joan?"

"CODENAMES!", shrieked a young girl.

"Oh hush up Joan, we can drop the act now", a more mature sounding women spoke up.

"Jaune…", Pyrrha asked, curious.

"Oh, how rude of me. Pyrrha, say hello to my sisters. Joanne, Jenny, Julie, Jackie, Jasmine, Jade and Joan".

"Oh um, hello there", Pyrrha waved to the seven blonde girls of varying ages displayed on the Scroll screen.

And at that, all seven Arc sisters squealed.

"Oh my God, Jaune she is gorgeous!"

"Always knew you'd bag a keeper".

"Mom is gonna love her!"

"Oh your kids are gonna be so cute!"

Pyrrha's face was the same colour as her hair at that last comment from Jenny, but she couldn't deny she was a little giddy at the idea of her and Jaune starting a family.

"OK girls, let my girlfriend breathe, please", Jaune chuckled, as he turned back to Pyrrha, holding her hands.

"My sister's teasing aside, they're in the general direction of what I'm asking you", he said, a very serious tone in his voice.

"Pyrrha, I love you. It took me a while to realise that…"

"You never were that sharp to be honest", Jasmine butted in, receiving and elbow from both Joan and Jenny for interrupting.

"But now that I know, I also know you're scared. That, you're afraid of being alone again. That one day you'll wake up and you'll just be that "different" kid alone in their room wishing they had someone. I know this, because I'm scared too", he said putting a hand on her shoulder.

"But we don't have to be afraid. I have you and you have me. You'll never be alone, ever again. I guess what I'm saying is…would you like to…I mean do you think we could…"

"Oh for God's sake kiss already!", all seven sisters screeched.

Jaune shot them a frustrated glare but turned back to Pyrrha, who was smiling with a hopeful glint in her eyes.

"OK. Pyrrha, would you like to be my partner, for the rest of our lives?"

Pyrrha didn't even need a second to think and just glomped the boy, saying "Yes!" over and over again.

Jaune's sisters were either cheering or claiming they just had something in their eyes.

"So does this mean they're engaged?", Joan asked.

"Maybe?", Jasmine replied confused.

"I'm gonna be an auntie!", Jenny cheered.

The knight and the amazon didn't hear a word the sisters were saying, too busy hugging each other tightly, reassuring the other that they were still here. That they'd always be like this.

Together-Together.

Their noses touched as their eyes, watery and full of joy locked onto one another. Their lips were so close to meeting.

Until…

"WAIT!", Joan interrupted.

"Urhg!", the couple groaned, now having been interrupted twice by the blonde sisters.

"We have one more surprise. Uncle Felix smuggled it in from his army buddies".

"What!? Joan, what did mom tell you about talking to Uncle Felix?", Jaune yelled.

"He said it would be fun. Plus this is gonna look soooooo cute! OK. Kiss in three. Two…"

"As Jaune and Pyrrha finally kissed a loud screech went up into the air, followed by an explosion.

The couple parted to see a series of fireworks launch, the largest one exploding to form a fiery image of Jaune and Pyrrha's symbols together.

Jaune sniggered to himself, once again amazed at his sister's resourcefulness, while Pyrrha was so happy, she thought her heart might burst out of her chest.

Best night ever.

"Tell me you got that!" Jenny screeched.

"Oh I got it. Sending it to the happy couple now", Joan said victoriously.

You two have a good night. Jaune, we're all proud of you. Pyrrha, you will visit someday so I can meet my future sister in law and we should really go now", Jenny stated.

"Aww, do you really have to leave?" Pyrrha said.

"Yeah, some of the stuff in those fireworks were…military grade explosives. Uncle Felix said the army would be monitoring this channel and if mom finds out we listened to him she'll kill us!"

Jaune just sighed at his sister's antics.

"Well, see you guys later. Tell mom and dad I said hi".

"By you two!", the sisters waved before the screen went blank.

Pyrrha giggled at the eccentric girls who would one day be her future in-laws.

"Will they be alright?"

"One Christmas, they hacked into the Atleasian Security Grid just to see if they could find Santa Claus and got away with it. They'll be fine".

Pyrrha wrapped her arms around Jaune's neck, kissing him with great passion, thrilled that her lover responded in kind.

2 Hours Later.

Pyrrha and Jaune enjoyed the campfire for a little longer, until it began to die down.

Jaune turned to see she was sleeping. He would've woken her up, but she just looked so damn peaceful, he couldn't find it in him to do it. He scooped her up in his arms and carried her back to their tent, where he laid her gently to rest.

He was about to go for a short walk, when he felt a sudden tug at his arm. Glancing back, was a semi-conscious Pyrrha holding his arm.

"Jaune, please stay with me?", she pleaded.

There was no way Jaune was going to say no to that, as he brushed her hair and kissed her cheek, lying beside her, pulling her into his loving embrace and she buried her face into the crook of his neck.

Everything about this felt right. Like it was meant to be.

"Jaune? Do you believe in destiny?"

"Nah, it kinda think it's a bunch of bull".

"Oh. Okay", Pyrrha said with a shrug and a smile, not caring if it was fate or chance that brought them together. She was just happy they were by each other's side.

As her eyes grew heavy, she pull her Scroll from her back pack that she'd set in the tent to open a picture sent by Joan.

It was her and Jaune, kissing with their joined symbols in firework form behind them.

She let that image flood her thoughts as she drifted off into slumber.

And as the two lovers slept, a single, brilliant star shot across the night's sky as two lonely children's wish for a friend had finally come true.

"There is no fate, but what me make for ourselves"-Sarah Conner

Alrighty. Honesty time. I'm not going to sugar coat it. I really wanna finish this story. But I am really worried about throwing out rushed work just for the sake of a summer theme. If it comes across as half assed, I would really like you to let me know and I'd take more time writing, even if it takes me into September.

Also, special shout out to everyone still following this story. You guys keep me going. Well, you and the insane sugar rush I usually end up writing these stories on.

So, tune in next time for a bit of…ReNora? Sloth? I really don't know what this one is called, but yeah next Chapter is a Ren X Nora one because reasons.

Until next time, this is T-rex Marine saluting (with his tiny two fingered hand) you readers and wish you an awesome time and look forward to hearing from you again and please have a wonderful summer!