A/N: This interesting idea came from Typical_Assassin who said it's rare to see a zombie story surrounded by the army's point of view instead of the survivors.
"Aight, y'all readey for de nex won?", Damian asked as the still somewhat exhausted audience relaxed in their seats. "I guess, but is this one any lighter?", Ruby asked, "Yeah~, no, it's another zombie one", Zeik said, making them all groan. "Arg! Common, we just sat through a really dark one, why are you torturing us!?", Neptune asked in anger.
"Relax, this one isn't as dark, well, I mean it is because there's still zombies, but don't worry, none of y'all are zombies if that's what you're worried about", Zeik reassured. This made them calm down a little, "But we still have to watch this?", Yang asked, "Yep", Damian said plainly. "Alright, let's get this over with before I sober up", Qrow said, rubbing his head from his drunken haze. "Weh will, bet firs, der's semone who'll beh joinin us", Damian said making the group perk up at that, mostly in worry.
"What's he like?", Ren asked calmly, "Well, he's got the face of someone you all know", Zeik said, dodging an actual answer. "That doesn't explain much", Port said, "Doesn't matter, he's close", Zeik said with a simple shrug.
FWOOSH!
Everyone turned to the corner that seemed to be the perfect spot for people to enter, so they just went with it. The man stood at a slightly taller than average height with a black vest, white undershirt, and a black tie. Over that, he wore a black, white lined jacket, black pants and black dress shoes that clicked as he walked. His hair was a dirty blonde, his jaw was sharp, had glasses, and a grin that held evil intent that scared the group.
(A/N: Just imagine evil Deku, just Jaune, but with glasses on.)
"JAUNE?!", everyone who knew the blonde asked at once, while the man chuckled darkly, scaring a few. "Not exactly, but I am a version of your friend", the man said as he pulled out a small knife and began playing with it. "Ladies, gentleman, heartless assholes, meet the Typical_Assassin!", Zeik introduced, ignoring the glares he revived for his comment.
"What do you mean by that, that you are a version of Jaune?", Glynda asked as TA walked closer to the group. "By that, I'm a version of your Jaune Arc, just a little more~, evil", TA said with an evil gleam, making some shiver. "Why?", Juliet asked, tearfully, "I have reason, one of them is that I live in a wold different from your own in many ways", TA, taking a seat. "How different?", John asked, "Well, my world and this next one share very similar traits, so be ready for that", TA said with a massive grin.
"Hey, no need to scare them, the video will do that", Zeik said to the man, "Hey, can't blame me man, seeing them shiver is so entertaining", TA giggled with mirth. "And he's here for what exactly?", Weiss asked, confused at how a version of Jaune is scaring her. "Well, he'll be acting as an informant for parts that are confusing with this world like he mentioned before. So, if any of you are confused, just ask him", Zeik explained while TA waved to the stunned people.
"This world is starting off so well, and we haven't even started yet!", Sun groaned with his head hitting the table. "Oh don't be like that, the situation is only as bad as you make it, and believe me, this could be SOOOOOOOO much worse!", TA said with a dark chuckle. "Well, what's the difference between this zombie world and the last one?", Pyrrha asked, conflicted by seeing an 'evil' version of her crush.
"For starters, Jaune isn't a zombie this time", Zeik said, greatly relieving everyone after the nightmare that was the previous world. "Then what is he?", Blake asked, "A US Soldier", TA said with a salute, which Zeik and Damian did as well. The soldier and General of the group perked up hearing that, wondering how Jaune'll be as a soldier in the army. "Are you sure that's safe?", Juliet asked, "Of course, it'll show later on, don't worry", Zeik told the mother, who relaxed somewhat.
"How similar will the army be compared to the last world?", Winter asked seriously, "Just sit back and watch. Plus, this army is better than your piss-poor excuse of soldiers you work with", TA said with a glare towards the General. IronWood was angry, "Learn to respect your elders young man!", the man yelled, TA looking unaffected. "I can say without hesitation that I hate you and everything you stand for and are a disgrace to that uniform.
Also, try not to anger the person who has 'assassin' in his name", TA said with his knife stabbed into the table. They both glared heatedly at each other with burning hatred, but stayed quiet so they can continue. "Also, I know we said that the next person would get their gift, but we'll wait till after this as a double gifting", Zeik said before the world started.
"10 HUT MEN!",
"SIR YES SIR!",
An open area shot had a US Army general standing near a line of trainees who want to become soldiers. The man was a portly man with a large handlebar mustache and a stern look on his aged face. Before him stood 20 new recruits ready for training and are standing at the ready so the man can get a good look at the men who volunteered.
"Hey, it's me!", Port said, so surprised, his eyes finally opened, "And you're training new soldiers", Oobleck added. "Does that mean Jaune is in that line?", Ruby asked, "Yeah, I see him right there!", Nora shouted, pointing to the screen.
"You men had answered the call of our country and have been sent here to train to be the best we need against America's enemies. Here, you'll be worked harder than you ever have in your entire lives, pushing you to your limits and beyond. Daily training, education, weapons practice, hand to hand combat, self defense, and more!
ARE YOU READY FOR THAT!?", Port shouted to the men, even one in the face.
"Sir yes sir!",
"I CAN'T HEAR YOU!",
"SIR YES SIR!",
"What's so different in this world from our own, this is standard training for new recruits", IronWood said. "Well this world values the importance of human lives and doesn't blow the budget on pointless machinery that are easily stolen", TA said with a glare. "They are not that easily stolen!", IronWood said, "Yeah, they are tin head", Roman said, "VERY", Cinder and her group added. The general grit his teeth in anger at the criticism he was receiving, especially from known criminals.
A pan over had a mid 20s Jaune Miles Arc wearing the same clothes as the rest, but there was something different. He wasn't as tall, as muscular, or even as intimidating, but he wanted to help his home, so he joined without a second thought. As Port checked every recruit, when he reached him, he stopped and glared darkly at the shorter man.
"And just who are you short stack?", Port asked, leaning in very close to Jaune's face, which broke into a sweat from his nervousness. "J-Jaune Arc sir!", Jaune said out with a small stutter, making the others snicker at how nervous he sounds. "Why you here boy?", Port asked, Jaune seemingly relaxed at the easy question he could answer. "My father was in the military and I just wanna be a soldier like he was", Jaune said with a steel glare at Port, who didn't even flinch at the look.
John had a nostalgic smile, remembering his own son always so eager to hear stories of his own exploits or his ancestors. How, even at such a young age, he vowed to become like him, even if he wasn't as strong or as fast as the rest of his sisters. "This takes me back when Jaune was a kid", Juliet said with a warm smile, "Yeah, I was thinking about it", John said back.
"Your John's boy aren't you?", Port asked, Jaune nodding, "I fought alongside him many times, he was a great man. I expect you putting in the same effort he did", Port said, Jaune standing straighter as he glared at the man. "I wouldn't expect any less sir", Jaune said, making Port nod and went to inspect the other troops.
"Kids got moxy, you can respect that", Roman said with a tip of his hat, "He'd go far in Atlas with that determination", Winter said. "Too bad your boss is an egomaniac addicted to feeding his ego", TA said with a glare towards the General, who glared at him.
Time Skip, 2 Years Later:
A quick montage of Jaune through military training alongside his fellow trainees, working towards the same goal. It had him running in a group, weight lifting, sparing, target practice, combat scenarios, and more. It even showed scenes where Jaune was hanging with his friends Ren, Sun, and Neptune. What stood out was Jaune hanging out with a white haired girl in the same military clothes as him.
You could see the attraction between them.
"WINTER?!", Weiss shouted in shock at seeing her sister being with the boy who tried, and failed, to woo her. Winter herself had a neutral face, while in her mind she was heavily reacting to her being with this Jaune Arc, a teen in her universe. "Damn, he got Ice Queen, respect kid", Qrow said with his flask raised, ignoring the glare from both Schnee's. Pyrrha had a heartbroken look on her face with Jaune being with someone who wasn't her, but quickly remembered this was an alternate universe.
She still has a chance.
Jaune was now an official Sargent after his exceptional training, leadership skills, and a strong tactician mind. At the moment, he and a small selection of fellow soldiers were preparing for a scheduled training. Jaune was searching through the different scenarios the army has made of the years. This is to prepare for any possible case, making sure all of them are ready to protect or attack any force.
"Let's see, Stealth Ops, Civilian Saving, no, we all tried that already, we need something new", Jaune said to himself. He and his group had all been through all of these, and with a hundred percent success rate. If his group were to be the best, then they'd need to prove it by going through all possibilities and completing it.
IronWood nodded, same as Winter, both having experience in that case, wanting to be able to prepare for any problem, especially against the Grimm. "It's rare seeing such conviction and promise in a soldier", IronWood said, "Like you'd know", TA said. "Dude, what is your problem?", Sun asked, "The man will get innocent people hurt because of his ego, if the last world was any proof", TA said.
"Like your version of the army is any better", IronWood said back.
SHINK!
"ARG!", the General screeched in pain as having a sword imbedded in his upper abdomen, sadly, on his non cybernetics. Holding the blade was a very pissed looking TA, "Don't. EVER. Say that. AGAIN", TA said slowly as he twisted the blade. The man groaned in pain, but understood the threat and backed off, making TA sit back down. But, even if he did get seated, he still left the blade deep in the General's body, the man unable to move it.
"Hello Jaune",
Jaune looked up seeing Winter walking in with a can of soda in each hand, handing one to the man. Jaune smiled and gave the woman a small kiss before going back to work, Winter sitting opposite of him. "Going through files?", Winter asked, "Yeah, trying to find something new for my group to do", Jaune said, flipping through them.
"That'll be tough, your group has made a lot of progress", Winter said, "Still though, I want to be rea- what the?", Jaune said, noticing something. "What is it?", Winter asked, "There's two stuck together", Jaune said as he grabbed the joined files. Winter walked over to see what it was, and was confused as Jaune was when he read it.
"Zombie Outbreak Protocol",
"Is that an actual thing in your world?", Ruby asked TA, "The army has many, MANY, bizarre ways of defense. Hell, they even invented a bomb that, supposably, turns anyone effected by the blast gay", TA said, everyone now looking at him. "What?", Sienna asked, "Yup, that was an actual thing, but it was made during the time of world war, so people were severely paranoid", TA added.
(Seriously, Google that shit.)
"What is this?", Jaune asked as he flipped to the first page and read along with Winter in their heads.
"Est. 1946
Based on a failed experiment with the fungi Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, which is shown to infect living creatures that turns them into a low form of zombies. A new experiment tested to see how it would infect a human being, but it proved too much. The virus spread to the entire facility, infecting every other employee and soon went out into the city.
Thankfully, the infection was taken care of, but this procedure was made in the event that it happens again."
Many shivered at the memories of the previous world, mainly at the similarities at the outbreak. "Is that real, that fungus?", Weiss asked, "Yes, but the effects aren't that similar to make a whole outbreak occur. What it does to humans is unknown since the thing is considered lethal, given its effects on unfortunate insects that come in contact", TA explained.
Jaune and Winter gave each other a confused glance, "This can't be real, I'll go and see if it is", Jaune said, standing up. Quickly taking the file, the can of soda, and gave a quick kiss to Winter before leaving the room.
Later:
Jaune now stood before his commanding officer, Port, "So sir, is this an actual protocol or is this just a prank?", Jaune asked, handing the man the file. Port skimmed through a few pages, reading parts that stood out, "This is official and all serious. If you want, you and your troop can test it out", Port said, making Jaune ponder over the plan.
"Sorry for the question, it just seemed so far fetched", Jaune said, Port waving it off, "Don't worry. I can't tell you how many people came in with files they believed was a joke", Port said.
"That gets so annoying", Glynda said, making Ozpin look at her in confusion, "Oh don't give me that look. You once made me file that 60% of the school budget go to your coffee needs", she yelled at the man. "Wait, is that why the food in the cafeteria isn't that good!?", Weiss yelled in anger, something shared with the rest of the students of Beacon. Ozpin did nothing but slowly sip the coffee from his mug-
BANG!
Everyone jumped as Ozpin's cup shattered via a bullet from TA's smoking handgun, the man looking pissed.
Later, with Jaune and the rest:
"Alright men, listen up, we have a new protocol to test", Jaune said to his group that consisted of mostly male. There was Ren, Sun, Neptune, Sage, Nora, Yang, Scarlet, and Ruby, all siting at the tables around Jaune. "Ahem", Yang fake coughed, "And women", Jaune added with a groan, making Yang smirk in victory.
"What is it this time?", Neptune asked, "Yeah, didn't we already beat all of those tests?", Sage added. "And with a perfect score", Ruby said, proud of herself as well as her friends in their assembled group.
"Sweet, we're in Jaune's troop!", Nora cheered, "I'm conflicted with taking orders from Vomit Boy, even if he's my boss in this", Yang said. "Common Yang, Jaune can't be that bad", Ruby defended for her friend, "Yes, I'm sure he's a great soldier", John said. "He seems to be, based on what we got glimpses of and what our others say", Winter said, still conflicted at hearing that she's dating this man.
"Well, this is one that I stumble upon by accident, and a port gave us the OK to do it, but damn if it ain't absurd", Jaune said, waving the file in the air. "Why, was is it?", Ren asked, "Just take a look", Jaune said, projecting the file for them to see. After a few seconds, the rest all read it, reread it, and read it a third time to see if it was real.
...
"You're kidding right?", Sun asked, confused and slightly amused, "I checked, it IS an official protocol and, since we have been doing the same protocols so many times, I figured this be a good chance for us to really prove ourselves", Jaune explained. The group looked at each other, wondering just how this'll go since this is an odd and almost hilarious procedure. "I'm in, it's about time we did something new", Neptune said, "Same, plus, this is our chance to put our gaming skills to the test", Sun joked. That got a small laugh at the group from the joke, but calmed down as they all turned to Jaune.
"Alright, we'll start off with getting our gear ready and meet in the training room where we'll practice the different roles we'd play. Nora, Ren, you're our Medic's, your jobs are to research and practice the different the different procedures on this list", Jaune said. He gave the duo a paper from the file, both saluting as they left the room to get their needed supplies.
"Is that safe, letting Nora near dangerous medical equipment?", Blake asked, the bubbly girl looking excited. "OMG, RENNY, WE'RE DOCTORS!", Nora cheered, suddenly changed into a nurses outfit and Ren into a doctor's outfit. "Doctor Ren and his assistant reporting for duty!", Nora said with a proud salute while Ren was impartial. "How did she do that?", Mercury asked, "It's best not to ask, you get used to it", Pyrrha said.
"How?", everyone had to ask.
"Sun, Neptune, Sage, your in charge of mapping the area and securing their perimeter for any enemy reaching the edge. All information will be explained in this", Jaune said, handing the trio the paper that listed every part they need to know. "Ruby, Yang, you and me will be heading to the weaponry and get all we'll need, let's go", Jaune ordered, the rest getting up.
"OHMAYGOSHIGETTOWORKWITHWEAPONS!", Ruby cheered with wide, starry eyes in joy. "Sweet, me and my sis are the fighters!", Yang said, "They really work well together", Summer said with a smile. "That's multiversal you know", TA said, "Really?", Tai asked, "Yup, their bond stretches across the infinite possibilities", TA said. Both sisters smiled widely before hugging each other, "Ugh, that's sickeningly sweet", Emerald said, disgusted.
CLICK.
"What was that?", TA asked as he was now behind her with the edge of his gun barrel pressed against the back of her head. "I was saying that was adorable and I apologize for my remark", Emerald said quickly in fear. "That's what I thought", TA said now back in his own seat with a satisfied look in his eyes while he wore an evil grin.
Later:
Ren & Nora: Both were setting up the training medical ward where they have different dummies to experiment on. Since the procedure is based around helping though who encountered the undead, the practice was simple. All they had to do was stitch up wounds and the most serious part, being what if someone was infected. The plan is to stop blood circulation to continue and spread the virus to the rest of the body. Another part is, if it can't be saved, they'd have to sever the part if necessary and given the consult of the victim.
Sun, Neptune, & Scarlet: The three has memorized the map and had told others what the plan was. Their job was quite big, especially since it explored different environments, this one was the forest. They mapped out the infected area and their job was to set up a perimeter to make sure they don't escape. They had set up ways to block them, from an actual barrier to wood and metal, and as a precaution, a few landmines. Other job was to set up a few sentry towers where other soldiers would be stationed and gun down any hostile a in sight.
"I'm surprised how well planned out this plan was", Salem said, "Most of that must be Jaune, always thinking ahead", Pyrrha said with a proud smile. "Well, most of what they're doing is standard Military practice to train for any problems they'll face. Any military action they do is done in training before, thus to ensure that the entire group is ready.
Be it a surprise attack, unmapped area, and actual combat training should they not be have any amo for their weapons", TA explained. "So far, I'm not seeing much difference from this world to ours", Winter said, not really seeing any problems. "That's because we're still seeing it in the Army, not outside, where it's really different", TA explained.
Ruby, Yang, & Jaune: They had checked the armory and grabbed the confirmed weapons for each soldier. Ruby had a sniper rifle, Yang had two shotguns, and Jaune had a AK47 and a gold Dessert Eagle, a gift from his father. Sun had two Smith and Wesson pistols, Neptune an LMG, and Scarlet a few combat knives.
Right now, the entire troop were exploring their given areas to get used to their surroundings. Jaune, Ruby, and Yang were in the deep forest with their guns aimed in their given sights. Pop up dummies would show themselves as either a zombie or a civilian, their job was to shoot the enemy and assist the innocent. Some of them would show up, wounded, and they'd have to carry them back to camp where Ren and Nora waited.
John was touched with hearing that in this world he gave his son something special, similar to when Jaune had the family sword and shield. Everyone else was surprised with seeing how well trained and thought out the group was. IronWood and Winter were especially impressed with how the group worked, mainly Jaune's leadership. The specialist could understand her crush on the Arc boy, mainly since they may share the same attractions.
She always pictured that the person she'd be with was a man who can hold himself high and be on the same skill level as her. That'd be a main reason, but another would be that he's kind, sweet, caring, and always be there for her.
"Alright troop, the goal with these things is to aim for the head, their weakest point which will kill them. If any of you face trouble, radio the others near you for possible assistance", Jaune said over his com.
"Yes sir/10-4/Gotcha", he heard in reply over the come as they continued their training, the objective being stealth. A few minutes of walking, Jaune listened closely to any sound of any possible movement. Yang was right beside him while Ruby perched herself on a high branch, looking through her scope for any pop ups.
Tussle...
"Hold it", Jaune said, standing still, Yang fallowing his example and checked her area, her guns drawn. Jaune watched closely for any movement in the florae around them, waiting for the surprise.
POP!
"Oh Oum, that made me jump!", Sun said, a hand over his rapidly beating heart in surprise.
"ON YOUR LEFT!", Jaune shouted as they stood back to back, Yang on the right and Jaune facing the left. On Jaune's side, he found a civilian standing between two zombies, while Yang faced faced 4 zombies.
BANG, BANG! BOOM, BOOM!
With their respective guns, both took down the threat with easy precision in the zombies heads. Jaune used his Dessert Eagle for precise shooting while Yang shot down 2 zombies at once with both shotguns. Both nodded in satisfaction, "Well done soldier", Jaune complimented, making Yang smile. "Sun, how goes your end?", Jaune called over, "Good so far, we saw a few come close, but we took them out", Sun said.
"Good. Ruby, how goes up high?", Jaune asked, "I took out 5 zombies and am now carrying a wounded survivor", Ruby responded. Jaune nodded, "Keep me posted, Ren, practice going well?", Jaune asked the Medic's on their end. "I've got a handle on the basics of taking care of the minor and somewhat major wounds. Nora is focusing on the severed part area", Ren explained.
A few who knew the bubbly bomber shivered at the thought of the crazy girl being in charge of actual limb severing. Ren was paler than usual, the actual thought scaring him to his core, "Ren, are you ok?", Nora asked. "No Nora... I am not", Ren said slowly as he tried to calm himself with a few deep breaths.
"Alright, get ready since Ruby is coming in with a bod-",
"ARC, GET BACK HERE!",
Jaune jerked his head in pain at the sudden shout, Yang looking at him in confusion, "Boss, what's wrong?", Yang asked. "It's Port. Sir, what's wrong?", Jaune quickly answered, wondering what was wrong.
"NO TIME, GET YOUR ASS AND THE REST OF YOUR TROOP BACK HERE!",
Jaune flinched at the volume of Port's voice, but was thankful that it ended soon enough. "Shit. EVERYONE, THIS IS A CODE RED EMERGENCY, EVERYONE BACK TO THE STATION, I REPEAT, THIS IS AN EMERGENCY!", Jaune shouted. Jaune gave Yang a stern nod before they both broke into a sprint back to the station as fast as they could.
"That can't be good, nothing really fazes Port", Oobleck said in surprise, "Indeed, my experience is too high for me to be easily angered", Port seemed to brag. "I think I have one idea", TA teased with an evil grin, scaring them into not asking the man.
Later:
It took a while for them to all assemble at the building, Jaune, Yang, Sun, Neptune, and Scarlet being the last since they were the furthest away. After putting away their weapons, they all gathered in the meeting room, seeing a nervous/angry looking Port. They all stood straight and gave a salute, "Sir, what's the problem?", Jaune asked in concern.
"Men, we have an issue of the upmost importance, Washington D.C. is being attacked", Port said seriously.
!
"What?!", the group yelled in shock at hearing that the nations capital was being attacked!
"What's Washington D.C?", Weiss asked, "The state capital of the nation of the United States of America. A nation made of 50 states and capitals, and hearing that Washington is being attacked, the whole world will be in panic", TA said. Everyone was surprised hearing that there's a part of that world that's so large to be composed of so many separate parts. It'd be like if Atlas, or Beacon was attacked, making them all remember the previous world.
"Yes, I was just informed not 10 minutes ago, it came out of no where and the whole city has been quarantined. Over a thousand casualties have been reported since the call, but thankfully we kept this from the press. They need all they help they can get and so far the President's status is unknown, dead or alive", Port said seriously.
The group was shocked silent at the news, that the countries capital was under attack and that they need help. Jaune was shocked, but there was one part of what Port said that doesn't make sense. "Um, sir, why is the city being quarantined, if it's a simple attack, then only transactions in an out of the city should be shut off", Jaune said, getting a nod from the superior officer.
Port said nothing before setting up a projection, "This was the last picture we received from our boys in D.C", Port said, showing them. When it appeared, the whole group froze in fear, Neptune actually paled and nearly puked.
A few turned away, Ruby hid in Summer's arm, Zwei whimpered, and the other families hugged each other. TA had a plain face, but I his eyes you could see the fear and danger he had witnessed before.
"Goddamn jinxes", Jaune cursed in anger at the scene he saw, only somewhat fazed by the image.
TBC...
A/N: Just know, I don't know shit about the Military and am going off from what I've seen on TV and Video Games. This was difficult, especially since the military is always in a dark light and I'm trying for a lighter one. Sorry for the two parter thing, seriously, this hurts me more than the rest of you who are reading.
