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Rebuff: Yo wtf is up with this BGM list? Shit went 0-100 real quick.
I know right? Even I'm admittedly a bit surprised and I wrote it.
Rebuff: Welp, get back to work!
I don't wanna! So…so many vampires…so much sparkles!
Rebuff: Back to work I say!
(T_T)
Will: *takes a look at Rebuke* I'm sorry for this Lord Rebuke but you must understand, you brought this upon yourself. *turns into chibi form, jumps into a Nevermore's maw, and flies away*
Don't abandon me fucker!
BETAED BY: The Undying Will
Also, yeah…see I managed to get something out this month…see so what if it's literally the last day…*sweats nervously* I'll shut up now.
Featured BGMs:
Cygnus Garden- Maple Story OST
I Burn (Yellow Trailer)- RWBY OST
Classic Man-Jidenna
Love/Hate Thing-Wale
Body Language (Feat. Usher)-Tinashe
3-Way (Instrumental)- Lonely Island
Please Excuse My Hands-Plies
Bump and Grind-R. Kelly
Let's get it on-Marvin-Gaye
Real Sisters (Instrumental)-Future
I Just Had Sex- Lonely Island
Let Me Explain-Bryson Tiller
Exchange- Bryson Tiller
Chapter 8: A Champion's First Mission (Part 2)
(Alternate Title: Real Sisters (AN: It's an inside joke about a song though it's not hard to figure out))
-Beacon-
BGM: Cygnus Garden- Maple Story OST
Ruby stood silently in a dark hallway that was illuminated by both the fractured moon and the beautiful emerald glow of the tower in the distance. The cup of warm milk in her hand had long since gone cold as the emerald light reflected clearly in her silver eyes.
"Ms. Rose?" A voice called out, snapping her back to reality as she turned to face the form of a frowning Goodwitch. "Are you alright? You're running late for our lessons."
"Glynda…" Ruby said quietly, her tone not carrying its usual level of happiness. Glynda's frown grew as Ruby suddenly shook her quickly, as if coming out of daydream. "Oh professor! Oh no, am I late!?" Ruby asked fearfully as she realized she had gotten side-tracked. Raising her hand to stop Ruby from beginning one of her nervous rants, Glynda silently strode forward and stopped next to Ruby. Staring out of the large window, Glynda folded her hands behind her back before addressing her young protégé.
"A few minutes won't hurt you, I suppose." Glynda mused shocking Ruby with the lax attitude of the infamously strict professor. "Tell me. Do you often look at the tower?"
"I...sometimes…" Ruby began nervously before taking a sip of her milk, wincing a bit at its lukewarm temperature.
How long had she been day dreaming for it to cool down that much?
"I walked past here once when we first moved in." Ruby began as she looked back at the Tower. "It caught my eye, and I don't know it just...stuck with me I guess? I'd like to say I come here to think, but that's a lie. My mind just goes blank when I stare at it for too long." Ruby said chuckling sheepishly. "weird right? My mind goes blank but my heart…"
"Your heart?"
"…It hurts?" Ruby said though it sounded more like a question. Glynda said nothing and simply waited for Ruby to elaborate. "It hurts but in a good way? I don't know I feel but also relieved and I don't know why."
"Well the tower is a beautiful sight, for it to stir up such strange feelings isn't uncommon."
"Is that the official answer?" Ruby joked with a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes. Glynda blinked a that uncharacteristic response from the young huntress and turned to face her, noting how tired she appeared.
She wasn't entirely sure it wasn't from a lack of sleep either, at least not all of it.
"Depends, did you tell me everything the sight of the tower does to you?" Glynda asked and Ruby remained silent. "A day will come, Ms. Rose, when you and I will have to trust each other to be completely honest whether we want to or not."
"When will you tell me everything?" Ruby finally asked. "I…I'm not sure how long I can pretend things aren't as weird as they are. I…I notice things, things that don't add up but I can't explain it here." Ruby said as she pointed to her head. "Just here." Ruby said as she pointed to her chest. "You and JNPR make me feel uneasy."
"Do we scare you?" Glynda questioned curiously and Ruby noted that the professor didn't even attempt to act as though the members of her sister team besides Jaune weren't part of this mystery she felt forming. Ruby realized that Glynda probably wanted her to catch that as well.
"The opposite, and its weird cause in a way that's even scarier."
"Hm. Interesting, though I appreciate your honesty, I must admit that I am unsure of what your goal is. If we make you so uneasy, would it not be better to not tell me the truth? Hypothetically speaking of course, this would just make us keep a closer eye on you." Glynda mused.
"I want you to. I don't know what's wrong with me, but something is off. You know it, I know it, JNPR knows it, and my Team is slowly realizing I might not all be there. I'm taking a leap of faith. I don't know if I can trust you, but I do know you have the answers." Ruby said honestly.
"I see. You are a peculiar girl Ms. Rose, if you showed this astute side of yourself more often then your partner might actually fall in line for once." Glynda said before pulling out a handkerchief. "This is how trust is built, baby steps. You took a risk tonight, and in a way, this is an important part of being a leader- knowing when and when not to take a gamble. Allow me to reward you by extending and olive branch of my own." Glynda said as Ruby took to piece of cloth in confusion. "Doubt me all you want, but do not take it out on JNPR. They may be in the "know" but believe me, you and your well being come before any plans I may have regarding you. They are my students, but they are your friends first." Glynda stated and Ruby frowned when she noted that Glynda seemed completely serious.
This was one thing that bothered her about Glynda. The woman would gladly give you information, but when she did it was as if it didn't matter anymore, like whether you knew her plans or not, in the end she would get her way regardless. At that moment, Ruby never felt more like a huntress-in-training. The woman before her has been her goal for years, yet despite being mere inches away from her, she felt miles away.
"Will I ever be a good huntress?"
That was a slip of the tongue.
"Baby-steps." Glynda answered regardless before turning away from Ruby. "Which, of course, include getting to practice on time." Glynda said knowingly making Ruby wince before the blonde walked away, wordlessly commanding Ruby to follow. Ruby looked down at the cloth once more in confusion, wondering why Glynda had given it to her only to widen her eyes when she felt something fall from her face.
She had been crying.
And she had no idea how long she had been but judging by the look on Glynda's face when she first began their conversation, she figured she had begun long before the professor had appeared. Ruby frowned and stole one glance at the tower before following her teacher, wiping her eyes as she did so.
"What's wrong with me?" Ruby wondered with a frown which was, unknown to her, mirrored on Glynda's face.
"Empress Rose…your thorns are beginning to show." Glynda thought to herself. "You're really going through with that plan, then."
Things were going to truly get interesting.
Of that, Glynda was certain.
BGM: END
-Junior's Place-
BGM: I Burn (Yellow Trailer)- RWBY OST
"Hey, I'll take two of the strongest thing you've got." Jaune told Junior as he and Pyrrha sat at the bar.
"Aren't you two a bit young?" Junior asked though his voice held a bit of hesitance as he recalled the last time he had to deal with a minor in his club.
"Are we?" Jaune asked curiously making Junior blink owlishly before the blonde sighed. "Look, we all saw what happened online the last time a minor ended up in here." Jaune said making Junior tense before the blond gestured towards his partner. "I wonder if you would fare better against us than her. What do you think, Pyrrha?" Jaune asked curiously making Junior pale as he finally recognized the red-head.
He and his men were already destroyed once by a nobody.
He shuddered to think about what the Champion could do, especially if she had her friend backing her up.
"Relax, we don't want trouble. Believe it or not we just want some drinks and a good time." Jaune said reassuringly making the tense man relax a little.
"Fine, but only because we've just got this place cleaned up. Don't cause any trouble." Junior said gruffly before he went to make the drinks. Quickly preparing them, he practically slammed the glasses on the counter before moving to serve other patrons as far away as he could possibly get from them while behind the counter.
"Didn't expect my name to have such a reaction."
"Neither did I." Jaune said honestly as he sat down next her and despite herself she couldn't help but chuckle as he grabbed his glass. "But it worked." Jaune said as he gave her wink. "So, drink up, we have a long night in front of us." Jaune said before he downed the drink quickly. "What's wrong?" Jaune asked he noticed Pyrrha not drinking.
"Err, it's nothing–" Pyrrha stopped when she saw the half-lidded stare he was giving her. "I'm not good with alcohol." Pyrrha admitted, her face flushing. Keeping her voice low enough to not be overheard by Junior or his men but loud enough for Jaune, she explained. "My agent made me promise not to drink after a post-tournament party me and a few of my teammates had. I can't remember what happened, but they all couldn't look me in the eyes again so I assume I made a spectacle of myself."
"Oh, now I've got to see this." Jaune said looking at her in amusement as her blush darkened.
"No, this would be bad for the mission. I must keep a calm head and–" Pyrrha stopped talking and narrowed her eyes when Jaune suddenly burst out laughing. "What?"
"Sorry, sorry, it's just if you knew how many times we did missions while completely drunk off of our asses…" Jaune trailed off shaking his head fondly a couple of missions flashing through his mind. "One time, Ru–Rose brought many of our people to the throne room to give them a speech. She brought them in because the previous night we drank our weight in booze and she couldn't be trusted to stand up outside." Jaune explained as Pyrrha looked at him in surprise. "She gave an entire public address, sitting on her throne trying not to pass out. Glynda still won't let me hear the end of that."
"I see…still…it wouldn't do us any good."
"Oh, just shut up and drink the damn drink." Jaune said with an eye-roll. "Part of picking up girls at a club of all things is buying them a drink or being a bought a drink in your case. If you think you can somehow go the whole night without drinking and not raise suspicions, you're crazy." Jaune said making her pale. "Besides, sober you overthinks things far too much. Relax and let loose." Jaune ordered.
And he couldn't believe he actually had to order someone to have fun.
He would have laughed if someone told him he'd ever have to give someone such an order after he ran his soldiers through the dirt for months at a time.
"Worst case scenario you give me something to talk to Melanie about if you really make a scene." Jaune joked. "Look I'm your wingman tonight." Jaune teased his partner whom looked down quietly at her beverage as he stood. "I'm going to talk them up, you drink your medicine and loosen up a bit for once."
"Am...am I really that bad." Pyrrha sked quietly making Jaune pause.
Truth be told she wasn't.
She was one of the kindest and strongest people he knew, and knew how to have fun in the vanilla sense.
That said she could be socially awkward to a fault.
No, more accurately, it was as if she were afraid.
Afraid of herself.
Her wants.
Her desires.
Her deepest thoughts.
She refused to acknowledge them to not just others but herself.
She was repressed, repressed to the point that even their late-Empress' blessing was being stopped from truly sinking in to the woman before him.
If Pyrrha had truly accepted the blessing this wouldn't be an issue right now.
Ruby saw the real you, and every Knight saw what she saw and became what she saw during their ascension.
If you saw something that scared you, however, it took a lot longer to sink in.
"Like with Glynda." Jaune thought to himself. He wasn't sure how long he had ended up analyzing Pyrrha but apparently it was long enough for her to give him a concerned frown.
"Is your silence my answer?" Pyrrha asked quietly. She loved her partner, don't get her wrong, but she was afraid of him at times as well. Not of any ill-intentions or hidden power he might have, but rather it was the way he could stare at you…the real you…as if no matter how many defenses you put in place to hide who you really were mattered.
"When she saw you, was she afraid?" Jaune asked suddenly, confusing her yet despite the seemingly randomness of the statement, she knew exactly what he meant. Quietly, she reflected on the moment she became a Knight. The traumatic day when she– no– that monster that wore her face forced her body to kill the Empress.
But if she was such a monster, why did the Empress give her that look?
That look of happiness?
Of content?
"She smiled." Pyrrha said eventually. "She wasn't afraid."
"And neither should you be." And with that Jaune simply left, to continue on with his task. Not once did he glance back at Pyrrha, confident that she could finally stop fighting herself. As Pyrrha looked back at her beverage, Jaune's words ringing in her head, she gripped her glass tighter, her eyes flashing silver for the briefest of moments.
"Fuck it." Pyrrha finally said before downing the glass, shuddering as the burning liquid ran down her throat. She felt a shift somewhere deep inside herself, deep inside her very cognition that made it seem as though for once everything was in place. Her eyes glistened a bit as she forced back her tears, hoping beyond hope that her team– her partner– would still want to be by her side when they saw the real her which she tried her best to keep locked away.
"Locked away until your dying breath at least once, apparently. Lot of good that did you." Pyrrha thought with a scowl before ordering another drink, looking far more relaxed than when she originally walked in. "You're on borrowed time, Nikos, time to live like it."
["Was that the right thing, Jaune? It was your idea for her to come to terms with herself on her own like Glynda."] Ren asked, his voice coming from Jaune's earpiece using a secured channel he put in place solely for the two of them.
"We don't have time for that. Besides, I see that I was wrong, she gave me the push I needed to be who I am. Who am I to not return the favor?" Jaune asked quietly.
["I see. Well ignore me. I'll leave it to you, Captain."] Ren said before his voice went silent.
-With the Malachite Twins-
"Like, oh my God, Militia. You are not doing this to us again." Melanie all but growled out at her twin whom averted her eyes before crossing her arms with a huff.
"I have no idea what you're talking about."
"Oh, then let me refresh your memories. Tonight, is our night off, which you can't tell because once again we're both stuck off to the side because someone is too socially awkward to try to get laid." Melanie said as she narrowed her eyes.
"I just don't know anyone…"
"That's the whole point of introducing yourself!" Melanie hissed before jabbing a finger into Militia's chest. "You are so not clam-jamming me again."
"Clam ja–oh! Ew!" Militia said her face twisting up a bit before she pouted with a sigh. "I just haven't seen anyone I like–" Militia was cut off by a harsh laugh from Melanie.
"That's so bullshit and you know it, or need I remind you that the girl you have been fan-girling over for years is sitting at the bar." Melanie stressed making Militia bite her lip. "I know you know because you keep looking over there, you're just too chicken shit to do something." Melanie said before softening her expression. "I love you, but I can't be by your side for everything. We're young sis, you need to go out and have fun, maybe have a crazy one night stand or two…or three…"
"Look, I know alright, sorry I'm such a drag." Militia muttered with an eye-roll, stopping her sister before she could begin reminiscing on her various escapades. "Perhaps you have a point but look she came with a date. Speaking of which, who the fuck is that guy? A model?" Militia questioned before sighing. "Can't exactly steal her attention from all of that." Militia said making Melanie frown. As much as she hated to admit, her sister had a point.
Which sucked because they had the same face.
But that blond stranger the Mistral Champion came in with was, for lack of a better word, fine.
BGM: END
BGM: Classic Man-Jidenna
"Excuse me ladies." A voice interrupted Melanie before she could respond. In unison, the twins blinked before turning to find a smiling Jaune standing behind them with a hand in his pocket. Melanie's eyes widened while Militia couldn't help but level him with a glare. Chuckling, Jaune wasn't deterred as he raised a hand as if to placate the red twin. "Relax, I come bearing good news." Jaune said as he pushed his sunglasses up to his forehead and gave the twins a wink. "I couldn't help but overhear your conversation, I think I can solve all of our problems."
"Excuse me?" Melanie asked, crossing her arms as she raised eye-brow before giving Jaune a once-over, smirking a bit as she did so.
"Yes, you see I'm here on a mission." Jaune said making them tense before he chuckled. "It's a dangerous one called wingman duty."
"Is that right?" Melanie asked looking a bit amused.
"Yes, but first let me introduce myself. Jaune Arc, short, sweet, rolls off the tongue. Ladies love it."
"Oh? Do they, Mr. Arc?" Melanie questioned a bit stepping forward a bit into his personal space.
"Oh yes, and you will too, in the morning at least." Jaune said making her eyes widen before her smirk grew.
"Well you've got my attention. Melanie Malachite." Melanie introduced herself as she extended her hand which he accepted. "Now, what of your date?"
"My friend is who I am over here for. She's a bit shy I'm afraid, but she noticed your sister the moment she walked in. I on the other hand was too captivated by you to notice…no offense." Jaune added as he turned to Militia. Militia, however, was too shocked by the information to even care. "I say the four of us go gets some drinks, get to know each other a bit…and we can see what happens." Jaune said and Melanie was beaming now as her night seemed to be heading into an interesting direction
"W-wait–" Militia began, only to stop and not from the sudden sharp elbow to the side from her sister, but rather she stopped as she stared at something behind Jaune. Her eyes were wide and Jaune was confused until he felt a hand on his shoulder.
BGM: END
BGM: Naughty Farmer (Feat. Yung Humma)- Flynt Flossy (Camp Camp OST)
"Are you still here?" Pyrrha asked as she entered the scene, a confident smirk on her face– an expression Jaune had never seen on her face before. "You have to warm a lady up first, Jaune, then we can talk about…group activities." Pyrrha said as Militia failed to form a coherent sentence.
"Y-you're Py–"
"We all know who I am." Pyrrha said dismissively. "What's far more interesting is who you are." Pyrrha said before glancing at Melanie and a gob-smacked Jaune, who barely remembered to school his expression. "You two go have fun, the night's still young. Your sister is in good hands."
"Is she really?" Melanie asked teasingly, positively beaming for her sister who was still frozen in shock.
"Well…I've at least been told they were good. Hopefully, she can give you a review later." Pyrrha said as Jaune gave her a look that practically screamed: Who are you and what have you done with my partner?
He wasn't sure whether to be scared or proud.
"Fair warning, she might not be the same person after this." Pyrrha added as Melanie locked an arm around Jaune's. "Call it a personal experience, but believe me with the right person you'll be surprised at how far you'll go." Pyrrha said glancing at Jaune. "That's for certain."
["Jaune, what did you just unleash?"] Ren's voice asked quietly, and Jaune could picture a look of pure morbid fascination on the ninja's face from wherever he was spying from.
"Good enough for me!" Melanie said before practically dragging Jaune a way. "Make me proud, sis!" Melanie said before facing Jaune. "You two play your cards right and we can look at some of those…group activities."
At that moment, Jaune remembered the mission.
"Well, a jackpot has been hit tonight, but by who remains to be seen." Jaune said before spinning her around and grabbing her by her waist before they made their way to the dancefloor while, Pyrrha eyed her prey–er–objective.
"Love what you did with your hair." Pyrrha said as she ran her fingers through it gently before letting her hand slide down until it came to a stop on Militia's hip. "You obviously know about me, but what about you? What's your name?"
"Militia, Militia Malachite." Militia answered, feeling proud of herself for even being able to speak to the gorgeous woman before her.
"Militia, a powerful name for a powerful woman." Pyrrha complimented making Militia smile a bit wryly.
"I'm decent in a fight, but I wouldn't call myself powerful." Militia admitted, perhaps she would have at one point but after that humbling experience with that random blonde that attacked the club and the inability to be away from her sister for too long, she had reasons to doubt her power.
"Now, don't say that, being good in a fight makes you strong, but it doesn't make you powerful. Power comes in many forms, most of all, it's found in one's character." Pyrrha said with a kind smile, her thumb tracing small circles on Militia's side.
"And what about my character is powerful? Not to mention you've only known me for minutes." Militia said quietly, doing her best to ignore the champion's now wandering hand. Why she didn't simply remove it or tell the red-head to, she didn't know.
Well she knew.
She just didn't want to admit it.
"You have my favorite type of character. You're malleable, but more importantly, you are innocent despite how much you try to hide it or the fact you work in place like this." Pyrrha said as she tilted her head a bit and gazed down at Militia whom shuddered as she felt as though Pyrrha were staring deep into her very being. It was unnerving how naked she felt before Pyrrha. "You can be someone great, you know? You just have to get rid of this…weaker foundation and start over."
"And how do you propose I do that?" Militia questioned doing her best to ignore the hand on her rear, shuddering as Pyrrha's smile grew before she leant forward.
"That's the beauty of your character. For you its easiest to do the one thing most can't, you can give up what little power you already have." Pyrrha said before whispering into Militia's ear. "Give yourself to me for the evening and I'll show you a part of yourself you didn't know existed. I'll show you the path to true strength."
"Have you ever seen that work?"
"Yes." Pyrrha said resolutely without a second thought as Jaune flashed through her mind. "Though, what we'll do will be a bit more…fun." Pyrrha said as she nibbled on Militia's ear making her gasp. "Of course, you could always just tell me to stop." Pyrrha added and it was only then that Militia realized something was off and glanced down between herself and the champion to realize that Pyrrha's hand was somewhere it definitely shouldn't have been in a public space.
"They'll…they'll see…" Militia whispered quietly, her face now as red as her dress as she bit her lip while Pyrrha just smiled politely as she always did.
"I don't hear you telling me to stop." Pyrrha said, her smile never wavering. "Well, at least until I step to the side." Pyrrha added making Militia tense as she looked at the red-head in muted horror, Pyrrha's smile making her look more terrifying. "But will I do that, I wonder? Tell me, do you trust me?" Pyrrha asked making Militia shudder.
"Y-yes…"
"With…" Pyrrha trailed off making Militia close her eyes
"Everything."
"Good. Now stand still, and enjoy your reward, we have a long night ahead of us." Pyrrha said as Militia leaned her head back against the wall and stared into Pyrrha's eyes, green mixing with green. It was absolutely mortifying for the more socially subdued of the Malachite twins. At any point, any one of her co-workers could just make the wrong step towards them and see what scandalous act was occurring in the club.
Her reputation would be ruined.
And who knows what would happen to Pyrrha's if news of this reached the paparazzi.
Yet despite this, the red-head clearly didn't care and from Militia's perspective she had much more to lose than her. That knowledge alone just made the situation much more…
…exciting.
"Oh, I'm going to have fun with you. I'll break you, and turn you into someone much stronger." Pyrrha said, her cheeks flushing a bit as desire filled her eyes. A desire to see just how far the woman before her would fall, how far she could rise, and a desire to simply see her submit.
BGM: END
BGM: Love/Hate Thing-Wale
["Mother of God. What did you do, Jaune?"] Ren asked as Pyrrha never turned off her ear-piece making both him and Jaune hear everything that was occurring. The Ninja also had a sneaking suspicion that it wasn't by accident either. Whatever rush Militia seemed to be getting was definitely mutual. Jaune of course was unable to answer as he somehow, despite all reason, manage to keep a straight face and conversation going with Melanie over drinks despite being able to hear every single detail.
One thing, however, was going through Jaune's head on repeat as a chibi-version of himself did a victory dance.
"I knew it! I knew it! I knew it!" Chibi-Jaune sang. His team often played off his complaints when finishing up training with Pyrrha in the first-time line as him not being used to real training. Part of that may have been true, but call it a sixth-sense…he just knew something was off with his partner.
It was a suspicion that would last two time-lines,
A suspicion that was finally proven to be fact.
Pyrrha Nikos.
His beloved partner.
Was a fucking sadist!
["You were right, all along, you were right. We didn't listen Jaune, forgive us, we didn't listen."]
Oh, the sheer joy Jaune would later have rubbing this in their faces.
The first time he realized this fact was when he noted on one evening during training that, Pyrrha would grow increasingly more enthusiastic and aggressive the more worn out he got. At first he thought it was just because he was tiring out that she seemed more aggressive…but then one night he saw her smile before kneeing him in the face.
It was a slip up, but he had never seen her smile like that.
Not to mention she had a habit shoving him places whether it be against a wall, tree, training dummy, building, locker before she went off to– nope, happy thoughts. Point is, there were tidbits, warning signs, but never anything flat out concrete to prove it.
Pyrrha didn't simply like battle, she got pleasure from it. Whether it was simply the thrill, the pain, who knew but Jaune was completely confident in his hypothesis. Pyrrha loved fighting like Ruby loved weapons…
…slightly more than nature intended.
Pyrrha hated herself for it but she loved to tear people down as well as build them back up. Of course, she only tried to acknowledge getting joy from the latter part of the process. Still, Jaune knew.
He fucking knew.
"You okay there?" Melanie asked snapping Jaune from a trance he didn't know he slipped in to, staring at the tawny liquid in his glass. "You looked like one of those veterans we get time to time who have their flashbacks." Melanie joked making Jaune chuckle.
Yeah, Pyrrha's training could give one trauma.
"Don't worry Jaune, if it hurts it's working!"
"That lying b–" Jaune stopped his thoughts as he shook his head and gave Melanie a warm smile. "Sorry, just lost in thought in how I managed to hang out without someone like you for the evening." Jaune said making Melanie smile in satisfaction before he downed his glass.
It was going to be a long night.
BGM: END
-Later-
BGM: Body Language (Feat. Usher)-Tinashe
"Well…consider myself humbled, Mr. Arc." Melanie said breathlessly, wiping sweat from her brow as she smiled at Jaune. Her face was flushed as they made their way off of the dance floor. Melanie had always thought she would be the best dancer to ever grace Junior's sad excuse for a dance floor.
Jaune proved her wrong.
"Where did you learn to dance like that?"
"Consider it a legacy of a misspent youth." Jaune said with a chuckle. "Still if you're tired we can find a place for you to rest, though I'd hate for our evening to end."
"Now who said anything about our evening ending?" Melanie questioned, a smirk playing at her lips. "You actually managed to make my feet hurt from dancing so much, believe me that's not an easy thing to do." Melanie said as she traced a finger on his chest. "How about you and I go somewhere a bit quieter so that we can…relax."
"Sounds like a plan to me." Jaune said with a grin of his own. "Please, lead the way."
"Follow me." Melanie said as she gently grabbed his hand before leading him away through the crowd of clubbers. As she led Jaune towards the back room of the club, Junior called out to them.
"Hey Mel! You might not want to head back there!" Junior shouted over the music to get her attention. Rolling her eyes in annoyance, Melanie released a huff before turning towards him.
"Why? Is there…work…being done back there?" Melanie asked making Junior frown as he scratched the back of his head sheepishly.
"No, but–"
"But nothing. My room is back there and it's my day off, so excuse me while I go have fun with my new…friend here." Melanie said before unlocking the backroom with a keycard she pulled from her bra, making Jaune's eyes widen ever so slightly as he saw his objective. Junior looked as though he wanted to say something else but instead shook his head as Melanie put the keycard back and drug Jaune with her.
"I tried." Junior said, pouring himself a drink as the door closed behind Jaune.
BGM: END
-Backroom-
As Melanie led Jaune through a hallway and up the stairs of an apparently soundproofed section of the club. As they walked, Jaune noted they passed a metal door which required a keycard that he figured was the saferoom that Ren needed access too. Taking a mental note of its location, he continued following after Melanie only to nearly run her over when she stopped suddenly and gasped. Jaune blinked as she covered her mouth, her eyes wide as she looked forward at something that caught her off guard. It was then that he heard it.
BGM: END
BGM: 3-Way (Instrumental)- Lonely Island
OR
BGM: Please Excuse My Hands-Plies
A moan.
Blinking owlishly, Jaune looked up and even he couldn't stop his jaw from dropping at the sight before him. Pyrrha had apparently not only beaten him to the back room, but was apparently much closer to getting a keycard for Ren than he was. He watched in morbid fascination as Pyrrha held Militia up, the brunette's back pressed firmly against a wall as her legs wrapped tightly around Pyrrha's waist, who had her face pressed firmly in the twin's bust.
Such a genuine look of complete and utter wonder hadn't crossed Jaune's face since the first time he had seen Nora eat a hundred pancakes back during his first time at Beacon. To their credit it only took until Pyrrha removed her face and began kissing Militia's neck that the two realized they had an audience.
"Well, well, what do we have here?" Melanie asked and if Jaune didn't know any better he'd say she sounded proud. Jaune just crossed his arms, leaning against a nearby wall as he took in the sight, the look of wonder still on his face. Militia looked as though she were a kid who just got caught with her hand in the cookie jar which, when Jaune glanced down between his partner and her target, the knight realized was a description that would fit Pyrrha better.
Though the Spartan looked completely unfazed.
"It's exactly what it looks like." Pyrrha said after a moment as Militia tried to hide her face behind her hands as Melanie just giggled.
"Thanks for the clarification." Melanie said as she shook her head before pouting at her sister. "As proud as I am, Militia, I had plans for our room tonight."
"You two share a room?" Jaune asked curiously after finding his voice.
"Not much space back here for another room and we can't have Junior sleep on the couch since he owns this place." Melanie explained before turning back to Militia. "May I borrow my sister for a bit? We need to figure something out, I don't want to ruin her…evening…but I have a dryspel I'm trying to get rid of."
"By all means." Pyrrha said politely as she placed Militia down on her feet only for the twin to nearly collapse as her legs trembled. Militia bit her lip and moaned once more when Pyrrha removed her ever-wondering hand.
"We shouldn't take long." Melanie said and Jaune just blinked owlishly as Melanie gave him a wink a dragged her sister into the room, closing the door behind them.
…
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"Here." Pyrrha said suddenly pulling out a Keycard and neither her nor Jaune were fazed when a pair of magenta eyes appeared in a dark corner of the room before Ren strode into the scene. He grabbed the card from Pyrrha as if it were a used tissue and gave her a weak smile.
"…Thank you."
"You were here already?" Jaune asked quietly making Ren nod.
"I slipped in here with Pyrrha, you took a bit longer than expected." Ren pointed out making Pyrrha nod.
"I'm surprised, I expected you to beat me here, Captain. Getting rusty?" Pyrrha teased making Jaune roll his eyes.
"Forgive me for wining and dining a girl before I try to strip her." Jaune said dryly making Pyrrha snort.
"That was your first mistake, they're not just girls-they're freaks. Just get straight to the point." Pyrrha pointed out.
"If I didn't know better I'd say you have experience in this?'
"Personal experience, very personal. What's the saying, takes one to know one?" Pyrrha mused not at all flustered. "Anything, anytime, if you're the right person you can make anyone do anything." Pyrrha said before smirking. "Am I making you uncomfortable?" Pyrrha teased making Jaune roll his eyes.
Oh how the tables have turned.
Perhaps they should have held back on hazing the rookie a little.
"Of course not." Jaune said as he crossed his arms and met Pyrrha's amused gaze with one of his own. Her grin only grew as if she were accepting some unsaid challenge.
"Ten." Pyrrha said suddenly confusing Jaune.
"Ten what?"
"That's how many licks it takes for freak to grow." Pyrrha said bluntly making Jaune's eyes widen.
"How drunk are you?"
"Very, but I'm still quite aware of my actions, thank you."
"I don't know who you are anymore." Jaune said before chuckling a bit. "But I like you."
"Is that right?" Pyrrha mused, stepping towards him, but before the tension could grow any thicker– as hard as that was– Ren finally cleared his throat, reminding the two that he was still there.
"Er– right, anyway, Ren we're good to go then?" Jaune asked, prepared to ditch the twins while they were discussing whatever it was that they were discussing.
"Not exactly, like I said, this card is only for the lock I can't open. Actually, getting into the vault and cracking the safe? That'll take a bit more time." Ren explained making Jaune nod.
"How long?" Pyrrha asked curiously.
"Twenty…thirty minutes at the most. Keep them busy for me, I'll slide the card under the door when I'm done. They'll probably just think they dropped it." Ren said making Jaune and Pyrrha nod. At that moment, Ren disappeared into the shadows once more as the door opened.
"Okay, everything is settled." Melanie said as she opened the door to their room which was covered in an orangish glow by the dim lights. "We've come to an…agreement." Melanie said after a moment glancing back at her sister who looked as though she were about to faint.
"Should we be concerned?" Jaune questioned as he raised an eyebrow.
"Like, not at all~" Melanie said as she trailed a finger on his chest before looking up at him impishly. "We talked and decided that we can all…have our fun. You of course remember those, group activities we glossed over, earlier right?"
Even the now fully awakened Pyrrha couldn't stop her eyes from widening as the sunglasses slid Jaune's face as he looked at Melanie incredulously.
"Come again, say what?" Jaune asked for clarification making Melanie giggle as they saw Militia avert her eyes from them.
"Come on, don't make me say it~" Melanie said, her cheeks flushing as both Jaune and Pyrrha adopted quite possibly the most blank expressions known to man.
Their lack of visible emotion would even make Ren envious.
"I…see…that's quite the idea...mind if Pyrrha and I huddle up a bit, we'll be quick I promise." Jaune said making Melanie pout about though she nodded.
"Sure, just don't take too long, even for me it took a lot to propose…it." Melanie said making Jaune nod as he forced a smile on his face.
"We'll be fast, promise."
"Well…not too fast I hope." Melanie said with a wink that sent a chill down both of the partners' backs.
"Of course not…"Jaune said as both he and Pyrrha stepped back and quietly closed the door before turning around and starting a two-man huddle. "Okay…shit just got real…really fast."
"What do we do?" Pyrrha asked with a frown.
"We need to buy time for Ren…and the most obvious way is to well…" Jaune trailed off making Pyrrha nod. "Look." Jaune began with a sigh. "I can take one for the team, a one-night stand to complete a mission is oddly enough not too uncommon for me."
"I...I'm game if you are. A one-night stand is no issue for me either. Not with everything else that's at stake." Pyrrha said firmly making Jaune roll his eyes.
"No offense, I kind of figured that out." Jaune said gesturing to his ear making Pyrrha laugh sheepishly. "Perhaps if I wasn't drowning you out I would have known you were successful, so this is on me. Look the issue isn't them, it's us and we both know it." Jaune said as he gestured between the two of them.
"You know when we finally addressed that elephant in the room I was expecting it to be under…different…circumstances." Pyrrha said making Jaune bow his head.
"Yeah me too." Jaune said as he shook his head. "They're not civilians, they have aura, and can fight so we can't just knock them out…well not easily anyway."
"Look…it's just sex."
"When is it ever just sex?"
"…Point…look it doesn't count alright, surely you know of the golden rule?" Pyrrha said making Jaune frown.
"Excuse me?"
"Some of my more vulgar teammates used to bring it up when we would travel and they would spend nights with the locals." Pyrrha explained. "Pretty much, if there is someone else between us then we have some lee-way, right? And I counted two people in there so we are even safer!"
"What the hell is that logic?"
"You tell me, you're the guy trying to talk yourself out of a foursome." Pyrrha said bluntly, her face beginning to redden. "Do you have any idea of many fans of mine would quite literally kill you right now? Look, hands to ourselves, minimum eye-contact, and we never speak of this again."
"It seems we have no choice." Jaune said after a moment. "I agree to your terms."
["Never in my years of following you have I ever seen your resolve shatter that quickly."]
"Alright then." Pyrrha said as both she and Jaune blatantly ignored the incredulous voice of the peanut-gallery known as Lie Ren.
"For the crown?" Jaune said as he raised his fist.
"For the crown." Pyrrha agreed as she fist-bumped him before they turned back towards the door.
BGM: Bump and Grind-R. Kelly
OR
BGM: Let's get it on-Marvin-Gaye
OR
BGM: Real Sisters (Instrumental)-Future
"That really wasn't too long." Melanie said sounding pleased as Jaune and Pyrrha re-entered the room, a look of determination burning in their eyes. "I like that fire in your eye."
"I'm a man on a mission." Jaune said as he tossed off his jacket and began loosening his tie while Pyrrha climbed on to Militia's bed and pinned her hands in place.
"Don't make a sound." Pyrrha demanded making Militia nod her head mutely as she looked up at Pyrrha who gave her a dark smile. "Good."
-With Ren-
"Wait...oh! It only looked like the current year's model, they really didn't update the aesthetic of the safe at all. A pleasant miscalculation." Ren thought as he broke into the safe and grabbed the briefcase he was aiming for. "Jaune, Pyrrha, I-"
Death
Ren's eyes widened as a bead of sweat slid down his face as the sounds of muffled and not-so muffled moans filled his ears. It was then that Ren thanked his survival instincts for stopping him. Jaune and Pyrrha had clearly passed the point of no return.
Without a doubt.
If he had explained his error…
…he would die.
There were only four people currently that he would actually admit had the potential to kill him…they made up half of them.
"…need more time…keep it up." Ren finished lamely as he quickly and quietly removed any trace of his presence.
-Hours Later-
BGM: END
BGM: I Just Had Sex- Lonely Island
Jaune and Pyrrha both silently stared up at the ceiling, both smelling like sweat and shame. Their attempt to minimize eye contact failed horribly, it was like watching a train wreck to be honest. At many points one of them would do something that caught the other's attention and they would actually have to remind themselves of their respective twin that they needed to keep busy.
After a bit over half an hour, Ren would tell them of his success but at that point, well, there was no way for them to suddenly back out and exit the situation so he simply left the building with his objective complete.
"So…that was a thing." Jaune said after a moment, breaking the awkward silence.
"Agreed. Also, seeing how we have reached an unsalvageable level of awkwardness already, may I just say wow." Pyrrha said raising her head and glancing over at him as he did the same. Chuckling, Jaune shook his head as he took in the absurdity of it all.
"Yeah, well, your body is pretty impressive too. Pumpkin Pete does not do you justice." Jaune joked quietly. "I'll admit, a small part of me wishes I could kick my younger self's ass."
"Believe me the feeling is mutual towards my counterpart." Pyrrha said with an eyeroll. Though they had officially seen every part of each other, and had a few moments of minimum physical contact…at no point did they manage to cross that line with each other.
BGM: END
BGM: Let Me Explain-Bryson Tiller
That said, they both had quite the idea of what they were missing out on if the responses of the twins were anything to go by. At one point, they began competing, why? They didn't know…at this point competing with each other was just a strange dynamic to their partnership. That said, it came to a draw…at least they made it a draw when both Melanie and Militia were unable to think coherently anymore.
"More than ever. I want to fight you." Pyrrha said suddenly making Jaune look at her skeptically.
"Are you sure that's the right word?"
"I'm serious." Pyrrha said as she held his gaze. "An itch only you can scratch, come at me with the intent to kill." It was too complex to put into words, her want-no-need to fight him, it was just something that had to be done.
And Jaune understood.
He really did.
He hid it much better, but he wanted it just as much as she did. Why, even he didn't know, but they were both positive that the answers would come when they clashed.
"Gladly." Jaune said making her shudder, blinking he couldn't help but ask. "Did you just–"
"Shut up."
"Oh my God."
"Don't make it awkward." Pyrrha muttered as she tried to force her self to sit up. "Only release I got all night. Bless her soul, she tried but she wasn't enough." Pyrrha said as she brushed some hair from Melanie's face. At that moment she tensed as the twin suddenly reminded her of someone she really didn't want to be reminded of.
Especially not while in the same room as Jaune.
It just made things feel more wrong than they already were.
(KoR Fun Fact: Militia and Melanie were the original designs for Ruby and Weiss)
"Well, let's go." Jaune said after awhile before he stealthily removed himself from Melanie's side and prepared to get dressed. Pyrrha went to do the same, but when she sat up Militia grumbled a bit before tiredly opening her eyes.
"Heading out?" Militia asked quietly making Pyrrha nod with small smile.
"Afraid so, why, want me to stay?" Pyrrha teased as Militia frowned a bit. Truth be told, the twin would like that very much. She had the most exciting night she ever had thanks to the Spartan.
And it was because of that she realized Pyrrha couldn't stay.
Or else she'd end up depending on her like she had her sister.
For the first time, Militia realized she could live with her own strength, she had grown as a person. The fear she had of losing this new level of control simply outweighed her desire to spend more time with Pyrrha.
Which was definitely saying something.
"No." Militia said after a moment making Pyrrha smile proudly.
"Good girl, see what happens when you trust me?" Pyrrha asked making her smile as Jaune just shook his head in wonder as he waited for his partner to get dressed.
"Hey, sorry for being that guy just up and leaves but…" Jaune began as he got Militia's attention before he gestured towards Melanie.
"It's fine. She kicks people out every time, you're just saving her trouble." Militia said dismissively making him nod.
"Works for me." Jaune said before noticing a black keycard on the floor, most likely from Ren. "Though don't worry about not seeing your playmate, something tells me our paths will cross again soon."
"Counting on it." Militia said before glancing at Pyrrha. "That said, do me a favor and put my keycard on the nightstand." Militia said making them tense.
"Uh…" Jaune trailed off as he and Pyrrha shared and uneasy glance.
"…You knew?" Pyrrha asked as she blinked owlishly making Militia sigh.
"I noticed it missing when my sister dragged us into our room. You need to get better at this part of the job." Militia said with a sad smile. "It hurt being blatantly used like that…but…you stayed." Militia told Pyrrha quietly. "So, I'm going to trust you, good things tend to happen when I do it seems." Militia said as the Knights looked at her in surprise as a pained expression crossed Militia's face.
"What's wrong?" Jaune asked with a concerned frown, opposing sides forgotten as his heroic nature kicked in.
"Look, we are in some shady business, though I doubt I have to tell you. Apparently, you've done your homework on us." Militia said as she sat up, bringer her knees to her chest. "Junior, he's an ass, but he's as good of a guy as you can expect in this world we live in. He has a code, its why Melanie and I stay working for him…that said he's gotten mixed up with some people who I doubt care about his code."
"We're aware." Jaune said with a frown making Militia nod as she released a shuddering breath.
"How bad of a situation is Junior in, really?" Militia questioned making the blond grimace.
"If the people he's working with have their way, lots of innocent people will die. Men, women, children, they aren't out for money. What they want is chaos, pure and simple." Jaune said seriously making Militia wince. "We aren't exactly walking on the right side of the legal line either, but we're trying to stop them by any means necessary–"
"They will be safe." Pyrrha interrupted Jaune as she stared into Militia's eyes. "That's what you really want to know right? Junior and your sister will be safe so long as they cooperate."
"Agreed." Jaune said, silently praising Pyrrha for her ability to read people as he watched Militia visibly relax as a look of hope appeared on her face. "He's in deep, but we can pull him and you both out as well as make sure you are fairly compensated. A representative of ours will visit you this weekend. Listen to her and do as she says. Consider this your second chance."
"A second chance…those don't come easily you know? And not for free." Militia said making Jaune give her a rueful smile as he seemed to age before her very eyes.
"Oh, I know." Jaune said quietly. "Believe me, I know."
BGM: END
-Later: Airship-
BGM: Exchange- Bryson Tiller
"I won't lie, I'm a bit disappointed I didn't actually have to use my weapon." Pyrrha said as they sat in a vacant air-ship to Beacon. Jaune's jacket was wrapped around her shoulders as they sat facing a large window.
"You know…that tends to happen when missions go as planned. Countless missions I've either been on or planned, and only a handful of them actually went according to plan. Savor this Pyrrha, it's a luxury we don't get often." Jaune advised making Pyrrha nod. "Though I must admit, sadistic streak aside…I don't get what actually made you resist this part of you?"
"You think my slight sadism is why I hated myself so much?" Pyrrha questioned tiredly, ignoring the look Jaune sent her that said slight was not the adjective he would have used. "The thing about people, Jaune, is that at the end of the day no one knows who they really are but they themselves."
"And who are you really, that had you so scared?"
"Exactly what you see, what the world sees." Pyrrha said quietly. "I am a Champion, the best huntress my age. I love to fight but importantly, I love the glory, the praise, the feeling when I overpower everyone in my way."
"Huh, the way you made it seem it was like you hated all of that, especially your fame."
"I cherished my fame, Jaune, it was proof that my blood, sweat, and tears paid off." Pyrrha said honestly. "That's why I hated myself. You think Weiss is bad? You should have seen me before Beacon, lording my status around, confident to the point of arrogance. From what I hear, that arrogance is what got me killed."
"What do you mean?" Jaune asked with a confused frown.
"That last fight of my counterpart? Believe me, I know it was selfless– hell, even I'm impressed by it– I know it was the right thing to do, and I know it inspired you all to fight back. I know all of this, but I also know what must have gone through my mind." Pyrrha said as she shook her head. "Even though she had best the headmaster himself, don't think for a moment I didn't believe I could take her. I probably had every intention of coming back, plans of us celebrating yet another victory of mine, together. However, it seems I finally bit off more than I could chew."
Pyrrha's voice was now tight with emotion.
"You may think I am a deep individual, but take a step inside– behind my emotional walls– and see just how shallow I really am. Most of my character can be found on a damn cereal box." Pyrrha said bitterly, leaning forward in her seat as she folded her hands together and glared at the ground. "How could anyone care for someone as two-dimensional as that?"
"You tell me, I was even worse than you." Jaune said with a snort. "Spitting on the effort all of my friends who actually earned their way into Beacon with my lies. Honestly expecting that I could catch up to someone like you in a couple of months just because it was my family legacy to be warriors. Twice I have been accepted into Beacon and not once did I earn it. Yet despite all that, you still helped me. You who was at the exact opposite end of the spectrum."
"Yes, I did help you, but let's not pretend it was all out of good will. I am no saint, I helped you because I loved you. I wanted to keep you with me and something tells me I couldn't do that if you were expelled. Fortunately, you obviously had talent, you just needed to work on it seriously." Pyrrha said with a grimace. "God, I probably treated you like a pet. Someone that could love me with just a little attention and training."
"Tell me, why did you try so hard to separate yourself from who you really were?" Jaune asked making Pyrrha turn towards him with a frown.
"it's sad really, when I got accepted to Beacon, I was overjoyed but…I had no one I could tell who was truly happy for me. I had a lot of fans, but no friends. People I informed simply said 'of course' or laughed at the idea of me not getting in, of the idea that I wasn't perfect. It's one thing for other people to see how shallow you are, but when you yourself realize it…it hurts. Like realizing a room of people are laughing at you, not with you." Pyrrha explained making Jaune nod.
"So, you were self-aware. Congratulations, you have more depth than most of the planet." Jaune said sarcastically. "You saw a perceived issue with yourself and you went to fix it, how harmful that attempt ended up being doesn't matter right now." Jaune said as he held her gaze. "You do have depth Pyrrha, but removing part of yourself to make yourself more substantial as a person is silly. You need to add on to it. You're a champion, an ideal, a wonderful huntress but now what? Add on to it don't remove it."
"But Jaune–"
"No buts, Nikos." Jaune ordered. "Be as confident in yourself– or arrogant as you call it– as you want, as long as you back it up it doesn't matter. So, what if this ends up making you be seen as this untouchable figure, if no one makes the attempt to reach you they weren't worth your time to begin with. Grab my hand." Jaune said suddenly as he extended a hand towards Pyrrha before stopping it. Blinking in confusion, Pyrrha reached out her hand to grab it. "We both need to reach out to connect, we both need to make an effort. Don't be ashamed for demanding others to meet you half way."
"…I…I–"
*Drip*
Oh dear God she was crying, wiping her eyes incredulously, she looked up at Jaune as if it were the first time she had ever seen him.
"Thank you, Jaune." Pyrrha said as she placed her second hand over his and continued to stare into his eyes. This man, she owed him so much. She didn't care if he'd say she didn't or that he was returning a favor, she knew she owed him and that was all that mattered. At that moment she made an oath. She wouldn't be like her counterpart…
…she would not fail him like she had…
She was stronger.
Better.
Smarter.
Though they had yet to have their fight, she knew deep within her soul that she had finally found him…
…her superior.
The Captain of the Knights of Rose.
BGM: END
-Later: Beacon Kitchens-
"Hold on, I'm gonna grab me a quick…bite…" Jaune trailed off awkwardly as he entered the kitchen with Pyrrha who was now holding her pair of heels in her hands. They both blinked as they found Ruby sitting at the table, her head in her hands as she visibly forced herself to keep reading her book. "Uh…you okay there, Crater Face?"
"Must…keep…reading…" Ruby said sounding fatigued as Jaune and Pyrrha just sweat-dropped. Walking towards her, Jaune placed his hand on the book and pulled it back away from Ruby. "What?" Ruby asked, blinking slowly as she tried to register the fact that her text had suddenly vanished in thin air.
"Yeah, you need to go to bed, what time is it?" Jaune asked Pyrrha whom quickly checked her scroll.
"Five."
"Can't…stop…" Ruby said as she weakly reached for the book even as Jaune moved it back until she was blatantly lying on the table in an effort to grab it. Jaune winced as Ruby looked as though she were actually going to cry, making him feel as though he kicked a puppy.
"Tell you what, I'll give this back to you after a break." Jaune said making Ruby look at him in confusion.
"…Break?"
"Yeah, a cookie break." Jaune said with an impish smile playing at his lips as a bit of life returned to Ruby's eyes. Perking up a bit, Ruby looked at him surprise before frowning.
"No cookies, already looked, it's why I'm here." Ruby said looking as though she were going to cry from the reminder of her failed efforts alone.
"But there are ingredients, last I checked." Jaune said knowing that the most time he checked was the day prior…along with every day prior to that. The Knights had made sure to have emergency cookie ingredients on the go just in case Ruby needed to be reined in. The chocolate chip cookie was a holy symbol for the Knights.
It was the only thing that kept Empress Rose from going full dystopian dictator at times when her patience ran thin.
They even made a national holiday dedicated to the glorious creation that was the cookie.
"You…you two want to bake cookies with me?" Ruby said sounding both delighted and surprised. She was, of course, down for it but she was surprised her friends were willing to join her. Especially giving how exhausted they looked, hell Pyrrha's make up looked off…almost as if she had been crying. Frowning, Ruby was going to question if she was okay only for the Spartan to suddenly clap her hands together with a bright smile.
"That sounds wonderful!" Pyrrha said brightly, so brightly that Jaune had wondered if she had faked her response–something he was going to now keep an eye out for. However, to his surprise, Pyrrha looked just as surprised at her reaction as well. Jaune just gave her a knowing smirk.
"Perhaps there was truth to her 'mask' than even she realized." Jaune mused only to turn to Ruby when he heard her gasp.
"Alright then!" Ruby said with a fist-pump, deciding not to bring up Pyrrha's emotional state. Even if she had been crying, it was clear that whatever the reason was now behind the Spartan and she wasn't about to go and dig up old wounds.
"Well then, let's get started." Jaune said with a smile as they began what would unknowingly become a bi-weekly routine for the three of them.
To be Continued…
Next Chapter: A Rose Ranks up!
Reviews:
Korben600: Lol glad you liked it, won't lie that's the first I ever heard of avoiding a fic in fear that it would be good, lmao.
Lowrex: I'll try not too!
Xyz: Nice names lol and yeah there will be moments when the actions of the Knights each darker grey areas that creates some…conflicts of interest…to say the least. Weiss and Blakes are going to be interesting which is why I'm saving them for now. The beginning of their training will mark some major development for their characters. Blake's is definitely being kept on the downlow for now which is why she hasn't been shown much but believe me she will be getting major focus in time.
Ultimate Kuuga: Lol! Yup!
Tommy298: In Jaune's mind both the Ruby and Pyrrha he loved are gone for good. He's actually not actively trying to romance either of them, whether one of them fall for him again and it leads to something else is a different matter altogether thought.
Hero of the Multiverse: Yup the woman is starved for a good fight, bored out of her mind. The Vytal arc is going to be…well its gonna be a clusterfuck with so many different plans going on just know shit gets real.
Littlest1: Glad you enjoyed the chapter! Yeah Nora and Yang's training is going to be the foundation for some MAJOR buffs for Yang as the story progresses. At the moment she is blatantly the most powerful in team RWBY and to be honest even down the road with the obvious exception of Ruby, that might not entirely change. Nora's leading her on a path to greatness, though Yang doesn't understand just how great yet.
Bankerrtx01: Reclaiming Vale for Ruby will be an interesting adventure, though I'll say right now Ironwood won't be involved. Unfortunately, he's not a guy we have seen be able to stick to his role and stay there. In fact, when you think about it as good as his intentions are he has yet to make one good decision since he was introduced, he has literally only made things worse which is while the Knights are as wary of him as they are. Later on when things need to be done in Atlas he'll play a role-I wont say what kind of role- but as far as Vale is concerned don't expect much. Also glad you caught the reference!
TheNeah: Lmao please don't remind me that I have to write that lmao glad you liked that chapter and that you saw what I did there ;D.
Tounen: That will be something revealed later, thanks for the review!
Dexterity: Yeah but when you look at it, at the end of the day having good intentions is not enough. The road to hell is paved with good intentions and not once in the story has he actually made a good decision. He has literally only made things worse and harder for the story to progress. He's a man who just can't "stay in his lane" and oversteps his role. This is why the Knights don't like him, they can't trust him.
The Wolf Paladin: Blake has been intentionally left in the dark for now, her training is something kept close to the chest for now. She WILL have a major role but not just yet, I will say this: She will be the last to start their training.
Lloyd RPGFan: Lol hope you enjoyed this chapter! Jaune won something that's for sure.
FateBurn: Glad you liked it!
AJ Lexie: Glad you liked the chapter and yeah Ren is the leader of their Black Ops, he's probably done most of the dark actions that made the Knights grey overall. Still, Nora loves her killer. Thanks for catching that typo btw and the JNP was because Ren was not there. Also, I think you might have read a little fast there, he didn't pull a prank he was "pulling rank" lol. Your brain…is a scary but interesting place I'll give you that lmao. Glad you liked the chapter!
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