I do not own RWBY, this is a fan made story created by purely creative thinking…. So don't sue me (=….=)
So anyways, here's chapter 3
Chapter 3
The Shadow clan was the dark side of the Kingdom. Men who sworn their loyalty towards the King to protect the Kingdom from the shade. The Black Ops of the nation against the unknown forces that threatens the people. They have shrouded themselves in mystery and darkness to be able to uphold their oath. Though the very structure of their clan was divided into two. The men that was under the King's direct control is called the 'Ragalis Ferrum'. The sword of the King himself. While the other one was called the
'Ragalis Altor', the Royal protector of the Royal Family. Even when under the same Clan and oath, these 2 were different in their ways and dare I say, how they professionally work.
The Ferrum Division was centered on the mechanics of a Central Intelligence Agency. They were like the private police force but meaner and brutal in nature.
The Altor Division was centered on an idea of a Secret Service, they are in charge of protecting the princess. They were the guards that Ruby ran away from, but make not mistake, even when they were outsmarted by the heir of the thrown. They are not to be taken lightly because even when the Princess got away, they never lost sight of her. They simply kept their distance from her ever since the mysterious 'Blue whirlwind' saved her. Especially when a certain Blonde took her in.
The reason they acted that way was because of their Captain's order.
The Shadow Clan was feared to be ruthless and a force that cannot be rivaled with. The only known clan to ever clash against them and survived was the Crescent Glaives, the knights whose loyalty lies to one family alone, the Montague. The two houses of knights were sworn enemies ever since they first crossed swords with one another. Hell bent on defending their masters even if it means their deaths. The Captain of the Glaives is 'Fidelis Amicus Tucson'. He has proven himself as the true leader who is loyal not just to the head of the Montague family but to the Kingdom as well. Through generations, the entire Crescent Glaive knights thrive in their duty to protect the family. However, on one fateful night, they failed. The night where a traitor rose from the ashes.
At Beacon Academy….
Cinder Fall is bushed. The only time she considers her own personal private moments are the time between 11 PM of the night up to 5 AM the next day. Being a professor in Beacon was not easy, especially the paper works that never ends. That is why without sleep, she tends to spend it wisely when the opportunity presents itself.
Cinder was already in her devilishly sexy night gown ready for bed when her scroll suddenly lit up and rang. She wanted to ignore it as she was about to relax her tense body in the comfort of her own bed, but the damn thing kept on ringing. Out of anger and exhaustion, she answered it angrily.
"I don't know if you know the time, Tucson. It's already midnight…. I'd like to—"
"The king's daughter is at Glynda's house"
Cinder was confused at the moment but hearing those words, she sprang up from her bed. This sudden call woke her up good, "Which one?"
"Ruby"
"What is she doing there!? Did the King's—"
"I don't know the details yet, but it seems Jaune brought her home"
"Jaune? What is that boy thinking!? Don't tell me you already told him the plan?"
"I haven't yet" Internally, he didn't really wanted to, "I was planning to but looks like it's fate that made them meet… I was calling Ozpin but the guy wouldn't answer"
"This changes a lot of things"
"More than just the plan. The entire thing is beyond adaptable. We need to act fast. This is once in a lifetime…"
Cinder hissed, "What are you planning?"
"Kidnap the girl. We'll deal with Jaune later…"
"Don't do anything reckless Tucson! You're going to destroy all of those years of planning! I'll head over to Ozpin and discuss the course of action"
"I can't promise that Cinder, but I'll keep my eye on them 24/7 if it has to."
"What about surveillance?"
"I added another 6 glaives plus the 5, I already posted. They are well conceived within public eye"
"Stay put. I'll call you back as soon as possible" Cinder stood form her bed and quickly dressed herself properly. This can't wait, even when she knows it'll stress her more having less sleep… again.
At the same time…
Ruby couldn't sleep. She couldn't believe this was all happening. She has a place to stay for now and they accepted her with a warm welcome. She giggled as she reminisces the dinner they had earlier. Jaune's brother and sister were funny, they warmly accepted her saying 'finally a baby sister'. Emerald couldn't hide that smile on her face. She didn't bother to have another sibling, this time they'll be happy to have a sister. At least this time, she won't be the only girl. Glynda on the other hand was a bit scary but there is something about her that gave assurance. Call it a mother's special skill or something like that but her presence gave off safety and care.
Anyway, since Ruby couldn't sleep at all, she sat by the window and enjoyed the sight of the shattered moon and the stars that brightly twinkled lively under the night sky. For the first time of her life, she felt relaxed and relieve. There wasn't any snappy palace guards, strict butler, or shy maids always watching their distance from her. All this time, she focused on the escape plan. She never got the chance to plan ahead. Ruby, never thought that she'd be part of something she always wanted.
She held herself as the excitement rushed in entire soul.
Glynda having the habit of checking her children if they were already asleep, entered the room. She felt the need to more so with the concern of their new guess. Unlike the rest, she wants for these kids to live away from the meaning of their names. To her, they deserve to live away from harm and away from all the sins of their bloodline. The reason she accepted Ruby into her family is not because Jaune gave her the eyes. No, it was out of concern that she is nothing but a 15-year-old girl who knew nothing of history between the Montague and the Capulets. She has now idea of what kind of a king her father is. From what Jaune told them, she ran away from home because she felt different. Ruby didn't feel she belong.
With her story, the girl left some parts out, and obviously lied. For example, like what the stories told by runaway strangers, she said that she wants to discover the world more than to stay in a village that didn't treated her as part of the community. Regarding her parents… Ruby said that she was an orphan. Glynda couldn't agree more about that. Just before she quit on her previous job, she heard rumors of the princess being isolated from the kingdom. Not because the king ordered it for her protection, he just didn't care what happens to her.
While slowly opening the door to her room, she peeked silently to check on her.
Glynda found Ruby leaning over the window frame while looking outside. At that moment, she was like a normal girl if it weren't for her true identity. Out of pure concern she gently approached the girl, hoping this time, she won't frighten the poor thing.
"It's way too early for you to be up already. Is there something that bothers you, Ruby?"
Ruby quickly turned around, "Oh I uhm…. I was just…. "
Ruby felt like she shrunk in embarrassment. To ease her, Glynda sat beside her and stretched an arm around her.
"It's okay, Ruby. There's no need to be shy"
The girl in her arm gulped, she didn't know how or where to begin. Something seems to be washing over her soul. Something warm… something unexplainable. Is this how it feels to be hold by a mother? Was it always this… heart-warming? "I was just…. I feel so lucky to be here. From where I came from… the people aren't like this at all. I want to thank you again for having me, despite me being a complete stranger"
Despite how Glynda's stern tone, she smiled brightly, "Well your welcome. Anyone who needs help is welcome in our house. You are no exception"
Ruby smile grew brighter. Glynda took a chair and sat in front of her, "Although I want to ask you something if you don't mind…" the girl nod right away.
Carefully, the woman took her glasses off and smiled calmly, "Jaune told me all about you, but it seems you haven't told him your entire story, did you?" on that, Ruby gulp again, she slowly began to shake in fear that Glynda knows something about her.
Something the blond felt and knew, "There's no need to be afraid dear one. I am a friend"
"Y-yes" Ruby stuttered, she looked away only because she felt ashamed for lying. She should have expected that someone would have known of her identity. Regardless if she's outside the castle. In a city with a population of millions, a fraction of those people would know of her existence, of course, "Do… you know who I am?"
Glynda simply nod while placing a hand over Ruby's, "At first, I was surprised to see the King's daughter, but when Jaune explained everything…. I understood most of it"
"But… you still want to hear the entire story, right?" the little girl asked.
"Only the real reason why would the princess decided to ran from home"
Ruby gulp again as she lowered her head, "I… I was tired. The life in the castle is not like the how the people from the outside imagined it to be. It was dull, lifeless, pointless and cold. I grew up without much friends. Every day that passes, it was constant training on how to be a proper lady…. I never had anyone to talk to properly…. I didn't have any sister…. my … I mean the king was too busy with other stuff… while my mom…"
Glynda took Ruby's hand, "So you thought to ran away?"
"Yes…" Ruby refused to meet the blonde's eyes, although she was shocked on the next thing the woman did. She was enclosed into a hug.
"You, poor girl. You were simply sad"
Tears finally fell. The warm sensation of Glynda hugging her is new to Ruby. She didn't receive this much affection towards a motherly figure. Her Mom died after giving birth, she grew up without someone to care for her and show the same love Glynda is doing to her right now.
Ruby wiped her tears away, "T-Thank you, Ms. Goodwitch"
The next morning….
An unexpected visitor came. Not the kind where you'll be happy to see. The stream of reality began to shift and it was up to him to see the cause of it. After all, his role in this world was no joke. When it comes to 'destinies' he was the man to be reckoned with. Jaune is just one of the few who he saw potentiality to bear the future on his shoulders. The boy went through a lot, which is why his eyes is fixated at him to begin with, especially how distinct he was on political view.
On their way, they passed some of the towns people who were doing their own thing. Good thing this part of Vale was more modernized and admittedly more civilized than downtown. It's the last place the king's lapdogs would have look for Jaune. Also, with how devoted and loyal the Crescent knights on the Montague family, it would be next to impossible to take Jaune by force. That insure his security. Actually, he's more secured than the kingdom's gold deposit put together. The said kinsmen were easily distinguishable among the public, despite being deep disguised. They were stationed around the perimeter looking like average citizen doing normal things.
Setting that aside, the two continued to their destination with one of them being uneased if it was the wise thing to do right now, "I'm not quite sure this is the best time to talk to her, Professor. You know how deeply attached she is to those kids" Cinder was being honest and positive at the moment, even when dealing with Glynda was the least of her problems. Despite being someone who can spar with her on a level that ranks cannot simply describe.
"I know Cinder. Believe it or not, I'd rather send a message than to face her eye to eye, but desperate times calls for desperate measures" Even when Ozpin hesitated to knock, he still did.
That moment when Glynda seems to be having a great start of the day, it had to be ruined. She opened the door with a smile. That split second, she recognized the grey hair, and the cane, the blond shut it close violently. It didn't even took 2 second and the entire door got bolted shut with various locks clicking on the other side.
"Wow" uttered Cinder sarcastically, "What a pleasant greeting"
Ozpin fixed his glasses, "Believe me, I'd prefer to have that than her 'other' ways of greeting her guest"
"Other ways?"
"Have you experienced flying. On your 'own'?"
Cinder tilted her head in confusion but oddly got the message, "No"
"Then be glad that's all we had for a warm welcome"
On the other side of the door, Glynda was doing the magic thing as she held her mighty crop and bolt the door in place. Ozpin had to sighed and smile mildly at the deed.
"That's Glynda for you… She never changes" he whispered.
"Who was that Mom?" asked Mercury.
The woman cough awkwardly, and gave her best denial look she can muster, "Oh some person asking about some donation" on the other side of the door, Ozpin was shocked and slightly hurt.
"Don't answer it. They could be a scam or something, Okay?" Scam? Ozpin was offended at the other end.
He knocked again, "Sorry Ma'am but I assure you we are 100% legit" Glynda had to growl at that.
"Sounds like they are… Are you sure they're—"
"Yes! I am quite sure! Now go and have your breakfast!" Mercury gulped hard, Glynda was not herself. He had to wonder if it was that time of the month when women have their scheduled strawberry picking days, "Uhm… Mom? you haven't cooked anything… You sent Emerald and Ruby to buy eggs remember?"
A rattle of the door knob sounded off, "Hey Why is the Door locked? Mom?" It was Emerald.
The woman twitched an eye for that, the only thing she could do is to frown in defeat. She had to undo her spell and sighed. If she had the power to teleport people through doors then she didn't need to see that man's face again, "Uhm guys!? There are people here…. They said they are Mom's friend"
With a single stroke, the door opened, "Hi Mom! here's the eggs!" cheered Emerald. Ruby came in next with the bread, "Good morning Ms. Goodwitch! I mean Mom, what should we do next?"
"Okay Ruby, thank you" Glynda took the groceries, "Why don't you guys go on upstairs. I'll call you down when the table is ready"
"Okay" said the kids and did as said.
Bad timing as always. Now she needs to deal with a coffee maniac and a seductress. She still hesitated to accept them but she had no other option right now. Ozpin knocked again despite the door wide open, "I'm sorry to interrupt you Ma'am but I'd like to take a moment from you and talk to you about our dear savior Monty Oum?"
Glynda only glared at the man deadly, "Just come in!"
Cinder had to laugh at that, "Was all of that necessary?"
Ozpin shrugged, "Well she started it… but it's good to see she's the same as always"
Just before the door closed behind him, another person appeared, "Good morning…. Glynda" Tucson was too early for an afternoon visit but here he was, ruining her day as well.
Glynda had to think whether to accept the man or not but he was already inside so what's the point? "There's nothing to good in the morning anymore"
The nightmare…
Jaune growled as his gripped the dirt. He grinned his teeth as he watched Glynda's house burn. The only home that sheltered so many moments of his life. Seeing it burning reminded the blonde of that accursed night which gave a refreshing reboot of his memories, "They will pay for this" His eyes were filled with nothing but rage.
He was about to stand and ran when a hand reached for him, hugged the blonde in fear that he'll do something dangerous, "Jaune! Let it go. It's just a house. It can be fixed and rebuild again!" shouted Glynda.
Jaune struggled to free himself, "But that house belonged to your parents and the generation before them! And…. And... and those bastards! They'll just burn it!?"
Glynda hugged the teen tighter, "Jaune please calm down… We can still get through this… We can jus—"
The mother figure was stopped when Jaune broke free. The aura emitting from him got intense and quite suffocating, "I'm going hunting"
Tucson and 3 more glaives tried to stop Jaune, but their strength suddenly betrayed them. The blonde's Semblance grew stronger and affected them as each fell on the ground unconscious. With a strong gush of wind, Jaune was gone.
The blonde is completely drowned in anger and revenge. All he wanted then and there was to satisfy his thirst for blood. He ran as fast as he can towards the mountain where the soldiers went. Soldiers who managed to get themselves a date with death.
Jaune's POV….
They think they can just burn someone else's house?
They think that they're untouchable?
They are sadly mistaken….
At the moment, I let the unknowing bastards merry their way back to their settlement. While I shake in adrenaline to slit their throats. I don't care if this was going to be my first fight without any proper disguise. They are all going to die before the sun rise. I'll see to that.
Before I start the whole carnage thing. I took up position over the blind spot of the watch tower. I climbed a tree just to get a good view over their entire settlement. They have at least 1 radio tower with 3 men stationed below as guards. They have a constant 3 men patrolling the perimeter every 15 minutes. The walls covering the entire area was at least 20 feet high and at least 3 meters thick, making sure that the Grimm was well kept out. The base had only 2 exits, one at the west point and the other one is at south point. Each gate was only 20 meters in length. From this view, the entire base seems to be ready for war, they had 2 semi-armored tanks, 3 Humvees, and the soldiers being well armed.
I just had to smirk, things couldn't be more helpful than it is.
These men are the soldiers who was equipped by all the latest Atlas tech available in the black market. Majority of them has to be Atlas soldiers themselves stationed here to train Vale future soldiers and shape up an Army. It this base goes down, it'll raise some issues and concern regarding the relationship between Kingdoms. Which would have work in his favor.
I had to make sure I had enough supplies to deal with them. Luckily, I still had 5 'dust' crystal in my pocket. 1 graviton in purified crystal form, 1 lightning and 3 fire crystals. This was all I had but it I guess this was more than enough. If Tucson taught us anything other than hitting my head, it's to wisely use our supplies, regardless the situation we were in. Speaking of situation, I think this is the perfect opportunity to use 'it'.
I scratched and tore the fake skin covering my left arm, exposing the prosthetic limb under it. I quickly tap on the secret compartment that quickly opened. 3 black pearls popped out as the mechanical arm shifted. Each of them were separately created from 3 different types of Grimm, a Beowulf, a Ursa and a Nevermore. It was quite hard for me to catch and kill a nevermore, so don't bother asking how and when. Let's just say it didn't end well for Mercury.
I had to smirk again, I felt some pride in these. These pearls were fused with fusion gems. 'Dust' crystal that absorbs and acts like a medium for any 'dust' basic compounds. I only made 3 for now, because I had to admit, this is one of the crazy ideas that came to me. But that's me…. Crazy.
But anyway, I had to pick carefully. I know I'm kinda in blood rush right now, but I just had to make sure I make the right choice, or else, my body will ache for weeks! Now which one is it? If I take the Beowulf, they can swarm the base, but there's the question of the 2 semi-tanks. If I take the Nevermore, it'll have a hard time to land, the space was too small….
Okay, why did I have to ask myself? Of course, the Ursa is the logical choice….
Now that I have an actual plan, all I had to do was to snatch a poor soul and make him suffer. The Grimm will do the rest. I don't know if god is helping me but I dropped to the ground as I heard voices approaching.
"HAHAHA did you saw the look on their face?"
"HA! I did! They were stupefied in spot as the entire thing burned!"
"We should do that more often!"
Great timing, so you guys were there huh? I'll start with you. I gracefully stalked the bastards in the shadow, waiting for a perfect time to strike. Good thing one of them was taking a leak over by a tree while the other two were busy arguing about who gets to bang that young and sexy Inn keeper over town.
All I felt at that moment was the surging adrenaline to end these men. My blood was boiling to take a life. But who am I kidding? Why the hell am I waiting for?
They are evil men created by this evil world…
Jaune went like a ninja as he dashed to grab soldier #1 and smash him against the ground with a powerful body slam, knocking the guy out. The teen then snatches the guy's side arm and shoot at Soldier #2, gaining a head shot. Soldier #3 still had to zip his pants but he was too late. Jaune launched at the man and drag a tactical knife over the guy's neck, letting the warm blood to spray all over the leaves.
The blood covered his hand… a sensation that alleviate his wounded heart. Jaune wanted more, even having a psychotic mind set, he still wondered how much of this hate is rejuvenating his soul.
When the ghost was clear, he dragged the 3 bodies near the wall. Jaune quickly moved and handcuffed Soldier #1 over a random tree. He also made the guy suffer for a moment as he cut the man's body, making him bleed slowly. He started with the fingers, one by one, he plucked every last one. Then he went for the back, the blonde carved a big x mark on the man. The soldier wanted to shout for help but Jaune already cut his tongue out.
Jaune did all of this while having a smile on his face. It was all but a simple task.
Make him bleed.
Make the man suffer.
Make him call for help.
Make him beg for mercy.
Make him feel more fear.
Seeing that the bait was all set up, Jaune then took the lightning 'dust' crystal and ate it. With every fiber in his body, he activated his semblance. The first thing he did was to summon lightning and struck the radio tower down, causing a small scale EMP burst. With that, he severed all forms of radio contact with other settlement.
The next thing the blonde did was to eat another 'dust' crystal. He gulp down the graviton and the fire 'dust' and fused their power together. This gave Jaune the ability to manipulate the ground and create hot molten lava. With arm gestures. he bends the ground and blocked the 2 exits right away. He also used that ability and destroyed a portion of the wall over the eastern side.
Before eating a Black Pearl, Jaune felt the sensation of body pain all over his being, "Damn… So, 5 is my limit huh?" The teen took a brief moment to catch his breathing. It's too early to give up for the blonde, he needs to overcome this pain, its pale compared to being powerless.
"I… I Don't care!" shouted.
"I don't care if I die! I'll make sure you will all go to hell!"
The blonde took a pearl and ate it. By doing so, the energy that flows through his veins were pure darkness. The energy reacted like a pulse, calling for the attention of every Ursai in the area. A good 4 minutes passed, the Grimm appeared in numbers close to 50.
For Jaune that was enough.
30 minutes later….
The soldiers within the base were now dead-men. The walls didn't keep the Grimm out, the wall kept the soldiers in. It boxed everyone while the Ursai flooded in the from the destroyed eastern wall. They had some fire power but that was not enough against the numbers of the Grimm.
In the background, Jaune laughed hard while watching the soldiers die one by one. They were either killed or ate by the Grimm, while some committed suicide seeing they were still going to die. An arm being forcefully ripped from a man. Another one was choking in blood as his intestine was all over the place. A soldier putting a gun in his mouth and pulling the trigger. The ground was now covered with corpses, and it became a sight to behold for the blonde.
Jaune was about to jumped in and join the killing spree when a powerful hand grabbed the teen from behind and threw him out deep in the forest. He was surprised and caught off guard but the teen was more amazed on how far he flew.
Jaune's POV…..
Okay this was something I can get used to. Seeing evil people die, the people who served the King, the people who oppressed the citizens of Vale. I was about to jumped in and do some stretching that involves killing more guys when suddenly, a hand grabbed my clothes and threw me. I flew like 10 full yards on just a single throw! It wasn't a football field so I ended up landing—I mean crashing painfully against the trees.
My body was already aching after the sided effects of using my Semblance, and here comes some ass-whole giving me more physical pain. However, based on how that mystery person threw me, it wasn't Tucson, he was brute force. I'm 100% sure it wasn't Glynda either, the power had force in it. This was someone else entirely. I can already tell by the aura.
Suddenly a thick mist covered the forest. Was this magic? No…. the air was still dry. A natural phenomenon? No, the ground wasn't wet. Emerald maybe?
I heard someone approaching from my right. Based on the footsteps, the person was walking, "Who the hell are you!?" I shouted at the person.
Surprisingly, the mystery ass-whole answered back, "To some, I am the teacher…. A guardian even… but to you Jaune arc… I am a friend" the voice was male, I am sure of it now.
"I am well aware of your… rather straight forward and spontaneous attitude when your angry. Believe me when I say you're not the first one I've handled"
"Show yourself, you coward!" He rose from the mist, despite tone of voice, the man didn't even showed any hints of fear or tense. He was wearing a passive reaction as always. But how the hell did he even threw me?
"Calm down Jaune. Your anger is clouding your judgement. Your losing control"
"I'm gonna loose it if you don't shut your mouth!"
I growled even more as I used the last ounces of the black pearl's power and readied to attack. The black aura began to emit from my body as I let out the hunger for blood fill the air. My golden blonde hair turned ash black while my blue ocular eyes changed to red, teeth became sharp fangs, my senses became predatorily, "I know it's you, you bitch! Fuck off Emerald!" I sharply yelled.
I heard a gulp nearby, Emerald undid her Semblance in fear of me. Good, now she learns how to respect me from here on out. However, as the illusion dissolved, I was shocked. I was being surrounded by Tucson, Glynda, Emerald, Mercury, Ozpin, Cinder… Oh yeah and some numbers of Crescent Glaives,.
"Jaune! Please just clam down!" shouted Tucson. How was I going to come down with all of this rage? My hate is the power that drives me. All that processed in my head was to kill and kill more. I don't know if that was the influence of the black pearl, but right now, I like it. I took 2 steps forward until my initial movements were stopped. Out of anger, I turned to Glynda, "Stay out of this Glynda!"
"No! I am your mother and I won't let anything bad happens to any of my children!" The gravity got stronger, her magic forced me to lower myself in the ground. I tried to fight back until Tucson came in and force me to kiss the ground hard.
"D-Damn!" I roared again, this time I let the air stirred hot. As much as I hate being helpless, I was helpless. The last thing I remember was seeing the white-haired bastard approach me, reached down and simply tap my forehead, a sudden surge of exhaustion fell unto me as I lost consciousness.
Dammit, I hate that.
Current time and date…
Jaune was already up but he didn't rose from his bed. He just had a nightmare last night despite how lively it was when Glynda let Ruby stay. He let out a sigh that was somewhat painful for him. This nightmare has gone for a week, was it a sign? Is there something bad going to happen? And of all the bad dreams he had, why was it about that accursed night? Why was it always that scene?
It's been bugging him for a week and he was worried about the safety of his mother, brother and sister. Speaking of brother and sister, there was a loud bang on the door as it opened.
"Good morning Jaune!" shouted Mercury. Jaune didn't flinch from his bed that was until Mercury kick him off in the old fashion way, "Get up, you lazy bastard!"
Jaune went like a spinning top as he comically bounces in the entire room, "What was that for!"
"Be quiet! We have guests' downstairs"
"Then why kick me off the bed!"
Catching his attention, the blonde saw Emerald with Ruby on the far end corner of the room, "Oh! Here's Jaune when we were 7 and here's Jaune on that year's Halloween!"
"EMERALD!? WHEN DID YOU—is that the family album? "
"Awe! He looks like a cute little bunny!" Ruby chipped in.
"HAHAHA He is!" laughed Emerald.
Mercury took Jaune and held him in place, "And he still is! Look!"
The girls tried not to laugh but it was no good, "What is that!?" asked Ruby still trying to contain the laughter.
Mercury took his scroll and started to take pictures, "His onesies! He still wears them every night before bed!"
"Stop ruining my morning!" Jaune covered himself as if he was naked. But they kept on laughing their guts out, especially Ruby.
Downstairs….
Glynda is cold as winter. Even when she prepared everything, she didn't give even the slightest attention to the three seating on the living room. Despite the attempts of Ozpin and Tucson to initiate a conversation. Cinder just happened to let the silent treatment go by. She knows it'll end eventually with the actual topic for the visit be dealt with.
Ozpin now took a moment and scanned the pictures around. He still couldn't believe that Glynda was into a family thing despite knowing her since forever, "My, you've out done yourself Glynda. I never imagined you'll be able to raise them well all this years" complimented Ozpin. He was holding the family picture where her kids were still 'kids'.
Glynda shot the man with sharp glare, "Why? Did you expect me to horribly fail at it?"
That earned a gulp from the man, "Not that I did, it's just that since the day when you left the school and lived a normal life…. Well I couldn't imagine a person with a huntress license, not to mention a person who's known to have a hellish strict attitude could manage"
"We're you expecting them to grow up like soldiers?" Cinder, Tucson and Ozpin internally nod.
Glynda now place a tray of tea set on the table, "I raised and treated them with everything they deserved. Not as soldiers, not as some orphans, and definitely not some pig for slaughter" Glynda's tone shook the atmosphere itself as it stirred the tense energy in the house, "I know why you came here…."
Tucson raised a finger, "We came for—"
She cut him off with a wave of her hand, "The girl?"
"Well…. I came for that…. but there are other more important matters to discuss"
"Like how you'll use my children to do your dirty work?"
"It's not like that" Cinder chipped in.
"Then what is it?"
Ozpin sat again and leaned towards the blonde, "We just want to insure yours and their safety. Believe it or not, we are surprised at the sudden turn of events"
"She is innocent. The princess happened to ran away from the castle in search of herself. She knows that the life as a royalty was never hers. Ruby wants to be freed from it"
Tucson leaned closer, "How can you be so sure? She could be lying"
"I looked into her eyes, Tucson. Unlike the rest of you, I know when a person is lying or not" Tucson and Cinder frowned tiredly while Ozpin hinted a smirk, 'Not entirely true, I can vouched for that'
"And what of her eyes? What do they tell?" asked Ozpin.
Glynda fixed her glasses and she poured herself a cup of tea then looked Ozpin straight at the eyes, "Sadness…."
"Sadness?"
"She maybe the princess but her royal status is nothing but a burden to her. It may have given her everything she could ever want but not the thing that she needed"
"And that is?" asked Tucson.
"A family"
Ozpin saw her tone and words were telling the truth, "I see…"
"That is why I will not let anybody hurt her. She is already part of this family" Glynda glowed as her aura leveled quite a bit. An obvious sign of threat.
"Don't be a fool Glynda. She's just playing you! She could have already informed the king about this place" Tucson was serious as sharp werewolf eyes stared back at the blonde. Being a Faunus was an advantage but not right now, not with Glynda.
"Make no mistake Tucson. Whether you're a friend or not, an ally or a foe. Blood will rain if they were forcibly taken from me. This is my family and I will die protecting my children. That includes their new baby sister, Ruby" Glynda was terrifying. Her stare was already intimidating but her combat level was even so. Her magic combined with her skills of physical matter manipulation is a force not to be taken lightly. Seeing how hell bent she was over the matter, Tucson backed down. It was not a good idea to score a brawl in the morning.
Cinder sighed, this was going to take a while.
Upstairs again….
"Stop embarrassing me!" Jaune tried to steal the family album but Emerald was too quick and pass it to Mercury.
"Hey Ruby! Wanna see Jaune when he was about to be circumcise!?"
Jaune became pale but then burned brightly red, "You idiot! She's a lady! Don't you dare show her that!"
Too late, "Uhm… Sure!" said happily by Ruby even when she doesn't know what 'circumcise' meant.
"Ruby!" Jaune slouch in defeat, "Fine, that's how you want to play is it?" his eyes twitched as he thought a better way to get back at him. He turned around and sat next to Emerald, "Hey Emerald! Do you want to see that girl Mercury wouldn't stop talking about?"
Mercury stopped flipping the pages and looked at him with wide eyes, "WHAT!?"
"And I think she gave her number, right Merc?"
"W-Wait! Emerald his joking, okay! He's just making this up to get back at me!"
Too late, Emerald glared at him. She gestured for him to come closer, "Scroll, now"
"Hey! I thought we're gonna make fun of Jaune?" he whined.
Emerald hiss, "I'm a neutral party"
Mercury looked for a savior, "Ruby?"
The baby sister just smiled, "Same here!"
While Emerald seemed to choke the life out of Mercury and it was a sweet revenge. Leaving the comedy byplay for a while, Jaune went out the room. He suddenly got curious about the guest Mercury spoke of. It was unusual for people to visit this early of the day. More likely for neighbors to do the same, it's actually Sunday so it's family day. So, he carefully tiptoed his way down the stairs and sat at the last 3 steps, away from view. He leaned forward to hear what they were talking about. However, suddenly Ruby popped and covered his eyes innocently conveying her affection, but Jaune held her hand firmly. He smiled back and then gestured to be quiet for now. Ruby nod and did as so.
Jaune's POV….
Okay, it wasn't normal for visitors to come this early. But then again, I'm already 17 so things were bound to change.
"This is why I want to take him to my School. To be trained"
"To be trained? Or to be used? I am his mother and I decide what kind of life he deserves!"
"This goes way out of our self-interest Glynda. This 'is' his destiny"
"NO! Jaune is going nowhere! And so is Mercury and Emerald!"
"I know how much you care for them. But the world will not change nor will they grow if you keep them at bay. I'm not saying that I'll take them away from you. I just want to give them an offer, a future that guarantees everyone's safety"
"Safety?"
That voice… it's mom…. why does her voice…. Sound so angry but…. there is more to it…. Why is she…. sad and…. afraid? Ruby leaned closer to me. She got concerned.
"Ozpin, you and I both know that you want them for your so-called destiny! Why can't they just live a normal life away from this Kingdom!"
I took Ruby and acted like we were playing a game. I covered her ears because I got the hint of the direction this conversation was going. Good thing Ruby went with it.
"You saw what Jaune did. Do you really think 'that' was normal?" Oh wait…. That…. that voice…. It's Tucson….
"Don't tell me you taking his side, Tucson!"
"I'm not taking anyone's side" The idiot… you are…
"I'm just …. Look Glynda, please. Jaune needs help, Mercury and Emerald can use it too. Right now, they are all trapped in the past! Then can't move forward from it. Especially Jaune! I'm not taking Ozpin's side. I just want Jaune, Emerald, and Mercury to grow. Interact with other people that can hopefully change them for the better!"
Hold on a second…. What the heck? Are they fighting over custody? Nope, no thank you, I'm staying with Mom.
"There is no need to enroll my kids to Beacon! I can well capable to train them on my own" Oh I see, they want us to go to Beacon huh? On no! I completely forgot to tell Mom! Dammit! If Mercury and Emerald didn't come home late on my birthday I would've told her my choice!
"I think we should stay calm for now. We won't get anywhere if we don't keep our heads cool" wait, is that Cinder? She's here too?
" Cinder is right, but just to clear some accusation here, Cinder will you please?"
"Yes, Professor Ozpin. Glynda, I hate to make you worry more than you already have. But you need to take a look on this"
There was an awkward silence, only because I got a hint of what Mom was reading or looking at. I let go of Ruby when I noticed that she was already blushing. I held Ruby too close to me, but still, she was cute.
"What's this!? A transfer and enrolment papers?" Ruby slightly flinched after Glynda shouted. She leaned closer to my side and held my hands. Same goes for me, I got uncomfortable with this sudden development. I didn't intend to keep it from Glynda but… I guess it has to happen one way or another.
"Jaune came to me and asked if I can accept him to my school. He signed those papers almost a year ago"
"Your lying! Jaune would have told us! You made this up!"
"Why not ask him yourself?" Damn, Ozpin is good. Alright, where do I begin?
"Jaune?" Glynda leaned back and turned towards the stairs.
I have to clear this up. No matter what happens, it's all for this family, "Morning... Mom"
"Are they telling the truth? You want to go to Beacon Academy?"
I don't want to lie anymore, the only reason I had this courage with me is because Ruby was at my side, still holding my hand, "Yes"
I was about to further explain my part when a loud knock echoed from the door. Oddly the door was already open and there was a man leaning on the door frame. For the love of—is that booze I smell? Come on, its 9 in the morning, who's crazy enough to be drunk at this early?
"Well, looks like this is a big reunion huh? Sup Ozzy, Glynda, Tucson and dear Cinder. Still looking hot, I see"
A burst of hot air and densified energy began to circulate the room. I gulped hard when I sensed Glynda's aura sky rocketed. I held Ruby aside because normally, when mom is angry… a bunch of random stuff tends to fly.
Mom stood between us and the man. Tucson despite keeping a serious face revealed his claws while Cinder and Ozpin remained seated and continued to drink tea. The man really knows how to make himself feel at home.
Speaking of the man, he simply nods and gestured a welcome. The nerve of the guy! Can't you get a clue? Mom is about to go all Hercules on your asses! "It has been a while… Captain of the Regalis Altor… Qrow Branwen"
Chapter 3 end
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Kuya-taku is out, peace. ….(^_^),,"V"
