A/N: In Terms of placing this takes place just before Ruby awakens Jinn. Enjoy.
3: Late Night
8 Hours Later
With Ren and Nora in one room together Jaune thankfully got his own room with one exception.
"Adrian seriously…"
A sleeping bag in the corner of the Babys room. As he struggled to get into a comfortable spot he now started to get a glimpse of the room itself. What toys Adrian liked and how much his moms meant to him. But there was one odd factor that Jaune picked up on quickly.
"Man, that kid can snore…"
The size of the baby mattered not as the snoring coming from him was the equivalent of beowolf growls in a blender. The lone detail about his nephew that he had learned from his other sisters in family contacts before Beacon fell was somehow him getting a semblance at birth. His hands glowed quickly showing off his aura amplification that he had only unlocked a mere few days ago. Enviously thinking about his struggles was the least of his problems as he pulled out his scroll once more to check on the rest of the party. But those familiar words appeared above the 4 contacts.
NOT IN RANGE
Jaune sighed and turned to face the corner. "Ruby, hope you guys are safe…"
But just as he seemed to get comfortable he quickly heard Adrian start to stir. Feeling like he'd cause a fuss grabbing Saph or Terra, he peaked over to see what he needed. But as he looked on, he could see what he was reaching for.
"Oh boy…"
The stuffed animal he knew immediately, one of his few possessions he managed to keep out of the hands of his sisters. The One thing he had left safe at home when he left for Beacon. Somehow Saph got it and now gave it to Adrain.
"Saph why?"
As Jaune reached for it he suddenly heard the young infant whimper. Jaune realized what needed to happen and he backed off.
"You could use it more than I ever could."
He turned back for the corner and somehow Adrian although only a baby managed to form a small smile. That humbled him as he sunk back into the sleeping bag.
As morning dawned that fateful feeling of foreboding came over Jaune, as he slowly came too. He realized suddenly he had something on him.
"Uh…"
But he paid no mind as he got up and dusted himself off. The nobleman took the stairs down to see the flurry of activity. Nora was assisting Terra prepping breakfast while Ren set out the tableware with the assistance of Adrian. Behind him a voice perked up.
"Morning…"
Jaune turned to see his sister in bright blue undergarments and sleepwear.
"Well, been a while since…"
"We've woken up under the same roof?"
He chuckled to himself while Saph snuck ahead of him to join the others. Pleasantries were exchanged with everyone while Jaune sat down once again checking that scroll. Nora now suddenly pointed to his face and snickered.
"What!"
"You don't wash your face?"
"Yeah I do…"
The others especially Adrian now noticed as Jaune got up to check the mirror. He now could see half his face was colored in bright yellow. He furiously turned over to his sister anger palpable in his movement.
"Sis…How good is my nephew at drawing…"
Saph looked almost like she didn't want to answer but when Adrian started crying Terra got up and grabbed him.
"OK you two, we have an actual infant here we don't need two more crying like him. Lets just eat, then we have to talk."
The two sulked and sat down next to each other and somehow not a peep was said between the six. When this ended up ending as Saph showed the garden off to the others, Terra now turned to Jaune who was gathering the dishes.
"You 3 still trying to get into the base."
"Well yeah, we have to try…"
"Not sure that would be the best course of action at the moment."
Jaune dejectedly sighed not wanting to cause more trouble. "I have 4 friends, one other person who may be a bit familiar on all the know how's of the world and our huntsman Mentor still out there. I vowed to them we'd meet up again. Anything I can do with Ren and Nora to make this easier for them would be greatly appreciated when they show up.
Terra sighed while she glimpsed outside at Adrian laughing at Nora tripping.
"Tell you what, I'll bring you to the base to prove my point. I'm sure Saph can show those two a good time while we get down to business."
His hesitancy was key but Jaune forced himself to nod to set up a small bit of confidence. Nora now peered around the shoulder as they came back in.
"So whats our plan…"
Terra bopped Saph on the leg while Adrian got the jist, his mom didn't. It took the uncle to finally clear the air.
"Terra's taking me to the base to arrange a sit-down with Cordovin. I'm sure Saphron can show you guys around."
Now Saph sighed while looking angrily at Terra for bopping her, but then recomposed herself.
"Yeah, once I drop of Adrian then I can definitely occupy their time."
Ren who was holding Adrian sighed in defeat at the prospect of pure fun. Adrian put his tiny hand on his shoulder in near agreement but Nora digressed.
"Well what are we waiting for…"
The noses of them quickly realized one thing about the baby had to be taken care of first.
"Come on buddy you could use new undergarments."
Saph took Adrian upstairs to change while everyone else sat down to plan. Jaune once more checked his scroll for the telltale sign of the rest of their group but the 3 familiar words pinged out.
NOT IN RANGE.
A/N: Ren, and Nora have a day on the town with Saph in Chapter 4: Downtown Argus. As Always Subscribe for more.