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Italics are thoughts
Bold and Italics are flashbacks
**Communications through scrolls and other devices
Chapter 7 Sword
(Time skip: two years later)
(Jaune age-8)
(Location: Above the skies of the kingdom of Vale Remnant)
The view been provided by the bullhead ship was amazing showing the entire city of the Vale kingdom. Summer decided to bring her student to the city in order to spend some time with him. Jaune has been progressing well in the training making him stronger than the average trainees his age. She has also witnessed the results of the training since they have encountered Grimm during the their many travels. The blond has managed to take down quite the number of the creatures from Beowulf, Ursai and a Deathstalker. Of course the last wasn't taken down by her student but he aided her in the kill nevertheless, he has done a great job. A smile spread over the Rose huntress's lips it wasn't one that shows pride, but one that shows amusement. She gave a sigh watching the young Arc looking away from the window showing the wonderful view. What he had was nothing she could do.
Jaune wasn't feeling like a happy camper even after progressing in the training with Summer and his father. However after slowly getting strong becoming the true huntsman he wants to be, there was nothing he could do with his condition. Even traveling to the past he will always be a victim to motion sickness. The blond was currently covering his mouth trying to ignore his surroundings looking outside will make things worse. He was even closing his eyes not wanting to remember he was traveling on a ship. It didn't matter how strong he will become he will never get rid of his weakness to air travel. The many times he traveled with his teacher at the Ferry to Patch he never got sick, it wasn't sea sickness but rather air sickness. The woman next to him was trying to comfort him but it wasn't helping in making him feel better.
"You should have told me you suffer from air sickness. We would have travel to Vale on foot."
"I...I always thought it was regular motion sickness but I just found out its only air sickness" he went back to cover his mouth.
"Don't talk try to hold on we're almost to the hangar bay."
"I'm okay…I will feel better once we land...I really hate this" his blue eyes widened feeling like throwing up.
Summer not wasting any time took a vomit bag handing it to her apprentice. Jaune released his breakfast into the bag. She shook his head feeling sorry for him yep, next time they will travel by land over bullhead ship. Once the Arc was pretty sure he was done he covered the bag and handed it back to his teacher the silver eyed huntress went for the nearest trash bin throwing it away. Thank goodness they had those in the ship otherwise she will have to hold on to it until they land. She kept conforming the blond making sure he was all right so far, he didn't looked like he was going to release his food again. Jaune really hated this if he sees another shooting star he will definitely wish to get rid of his air sickness. He decided to lie down, getting seated on the ground he was shortly joined by the silver eyed woman.
"Feeling better?"
"As long as I don't see where we are I'll be fine. Traveling to the past I thought things will be different with this, looks like I was wrong."
The Rose huntress patting him on the head" its hard to believe its been four years since I took you in and you started your training."
"Yeah...Feels longer though."
"With the progression you have made at your age, its an achievement. You'll get stronger I just know it."
"I hope your right, I have to be."
"By the way Jaune how are things with your father?"
"Oh, training has been good. I'm slowly getting better but dad is still not going easy on me. He's that tough mom has even been offering to give me training too" he smiled feeling so happy" things have sure changed in the past. Mom and dad are been so cooperative and so supportive, it was different the first time. Its all thanks to Summer if I have never ran away from home and got chased by those Beowulfs I would have never met her."
"I know that already" the silver eyed woman smiled" I meant to say how is your relationship with John going?"
"Oh that" the young Arc sheepishly smiled" we're good dad has been opening up to me more and I feel like we have gotten along since I started getting better in his training."
"That's what I want to hear I know you were going to do well" the huntress nodded in approval.
Jaune blocked all of his father's attack while trying hard to find an opening. It wasn't easy in the least John wasn't holding back on him he knew if he was using his real weapon over a wooden sword, he knew he would be in big trouble. But that didn't meant he was going easy on the older Arc because he was giving it everything he had. All the training he has learned during these past four years were been put to good use. At first this type of training wasn't that hard because they started using shields making it easier to protect themselves but now his father wanted to make it more challenging by removing them. It was block and attack for both, neither looking tire. Yet the young Arc wanted to push himself to the limit use every bit of his strength to try and win.
Jaune wanted to prove to his old man he has improve, that he has become strong since he started. Things have gone better for him he was doing well in the training compare to the first time in the past, he failed to meet his father's expectations. But now he felt he has gotten closer to him than ever before and this was all thanks to Summer's training. John looked happier and he was acting more openly towards him, that was good. He didn't noticed his mother arriving with a tray holding two glasses of cold lemonade. His blue eyes were filled with determination focusing all his strength in breaking the older Arc's defenses. A middle swing that was blocked by John but he was a bit surprised feeling the blow of his son's attack. The man gave a chuckle giving a nod to the boy while he kept his guard up.
"Good work son, that last attack could have done some serious damage to a Grimm. Too bad for you I'm not one. Let's take a break."
"Thanks dad" he smiled feeling relief with the results.
"You boys must be thirsty here, I brought some lemonade."
"Oh mom I love your lemonade" Jaune happily took a glass taking of the cold beverage.
"Thank you honey."
"I'll be making lunch shortly. Don't want you boys starving to death after some hard training" Joan smiled leaving the family training room.
"Let's get seated while we wait for the food."
Doing as told Jaune took a seat next to the older Arc. His wooden sword resting beside him while it was the same for his father. There was a long after, neither saying a word. Honestly the young blond didn't had anything in mind after a long sparring match with his old man he was starting to get hungry. John on the other hand seemed to be in deep thought not that his son has noticed. The boy has been put into training at an early age and he was progressing at a slow pace. Maybe this was the right thing to do to have someone else teaching him Summer Rose turned out to be a good teacher and mentor. It was the reason why his son was so determined to continue with the training and wanting to become strong. He owed him a lot it was the least he could do to repay the silver eyed woman after saving his son's life.
"Son….?"
"Hm…."
"I owe you an explanation and an apology. There is a reason why I haven't explain to you about aura or about thinking of unlocking it. Though I'm not upset for Summer unlocking it, I have a reason for not wanting to unlock it until a while."
"Okay…." Jaune wasn't upset but he was curious to know why he didn't told him of aura and not having his aura unlock.
"The truth son that we're weak."
"…."
"You're weak, I was weak, so was your grandfather, your great grandfather and so on. See son the Arc lineage we're...Late bloomers."
"Late bloomers?"
"That's right we're weak below average. For us to get strong we need more training than the average person. But once we get strong...Trust me we get really strong, stronger than the average huntsman. We also have the gift of possessing large aura reserves and many of our ancestors had trouble controlling their aura because of such."
Jaune decided to prove him that not all Arcs couldn't control their aura. He showed him his right hand and it was suddenly glowing with the color of his aura, shocking John in the process.
"When I started training with Summer I found out aura control is my specialty. Or like she calls it, my forte."
However the head Arc gad a look of pure guilt shaking his head" looks like I owe you an even bigger apology son I'm sorry...I'm really sorry."
"Dad I don't get it why are you apologizing?"
"Because knowing about our family weakness I was too harsh with you. I was never a patient person, I wasn't patient enough with you. I should have train you early just like you suggested. But I...I didn't believe in you son. I thought you weren't going to be strong enough to become a huntsman. As your father I should have believe in you more I'm not asking you to forgive me, but I would like if you can give me a second chance."
"Dad you don't have to apologize you're training me now. You and Summer are both my teachers and mentors I wouldn't want it any other way. Dad you believe in me now right?"
"Your definitely an Arc for forgiving me so easily. We've always been easy when it comes to family and friends, forgiving those that are close to us. Another trait inherited by our lineage."
"I am your son" he smiled sheepishly.
"True I wouldn't want it any other way. I have a feeling you're going to become very strong probably stronger than any Arc. Now how about another match before Joan calls us for lunch?"
"You're on" smiled the young feeling so happy for the compliment.
"We have a better relationship now. He told me why he didn't told me about aura and why he wasn't planning in unlocking me until I was older. I learned more about my family, we're late bloomers."
"That's great to know. I'm glad you two are getting closer. Your father supports helps you get better at the training."
Jaune smiled when he heard ringing coming from one of the pockets from his shirt, he took a scroll" I thought you bought it so we can communicate with each other."
"You can also communicate with my girls" Summer smiled recognizing the number of her boyfriend's scroll but he always leave it at home so their daughters use it.
The Arc rolled his eyes opened it answering the call" yeah?"
*Jaune! When are you and mom coming back?!*
"Hi Ruby and I don't know when, we're in Vale right now."
*But I miss you both!* Jaune could tell the little Rose was pouting.
"I miss you and Yang too but I'm still on my training and not always we're going to be on Patch, sorry."
*It's okay I just wish you guys were here...Hey Yang let go I'm still talking hey!*
*Hey Jaune-Ruby you already talked to him it's my turn now….*
"Don't fight you two, your mom's listening" the Arc turned to Summer who was frowning not liking her daughter's arguing.
*Sorry mom uh-*
*Anyway Jaune when are you and mom coming over to Patch?*
"Like I told your sister Yang I don't know."
"Yang sweetie" Summer decided to talk for her apprentice" we'll be back in Patch in two days."
*That's great!* Ruby interjected again.
*Sis let me talk. Okay that's good we can wait two days.*
"Remember what I said. Keep the front door locked, keep your eyes on Ruby, don't leave the house no matter what, there's some left overs from dinner in the fridge and-"
*Stay quiet and wait for dad to return I know mom* replied the Xiao Long girl. *Hey mom put Jaune again.*
"All right all right I know when I'm not wanted" the silver eyed woman rolled her eyes returning the scroll to the young Arc.
"Hey Yang?"
*Guess what? Dad unlocked my aura and he started training me, he says he wants to prepare me for combat school before attending Signal. When you return to Patch I'm going to beat you with my fists.*
"Looking forward to the challenge. I want to test the results of my training fighting you Yang" Jaune smiled in anticipation.
*Then it's a fight too late to change your mind now* the blond girl sounded excited.
*Sis let me talk to Jaune! You talked enough already* protested the little Rose.
*Fine here you go.*
"Jaune when you come back you have to read this magazine dad bought me about weapons its so cool!*
"That sounds fun."
*It super ultra cool fun!*
"That's enough sweetie we better get going I love you both very much. See you in two days" Summer smiled ending the call.
"They will never stop if you didn't ended the call" chuckled the blond student.
"That and we have arrived to the ship docking bay" the Rose huntress pointed to the window showing the view of the bullhead hangar.
*Welcome to Vale we hope you enjoy your stay said the pilot over the comm link.
(Scene change)
The streets of the kingdom of Vale were busy with many people, among them faunus. The same buildings, the same shops everything that defines the city nothing has changed. It was all the same to Jaune the last time he's been here in the future, of course before the Grimm invasion at the Vital tournament. He was back at the city where he was assisting one of its most prestigious schools for huntsmen and huntresses in the future. It was still hard to believe he was really back he should be used to it, but it wasn't that easy. Yet Vale hasn't change it was still peaceful just the way it should be and watching its people living their daily lives made him reflect in furthering his training more. The young Arc hasn't forgotten his goal to get strong and stop the invasion from happening, his mission to save Remnant.
His blue eyes widened realizing something, what was he doing here? He had no idea why Summer brought him to Vale, training here in the city wasn't her style. Training for four years with her was enough to tell that the silver eyed huntress would train him in open fields, in the wilderness but at the same time areas free of Grimm. But here, it wasn't the right place not to mention she didn't had a training room like his father did back in his home. Turning to he Rose's huntress she was giving him that look he has come to know that she was hiding something from him. There was a smirk oh yeah she was up to something for now he will play her game. But curiosity was really getting the best of him if this visit to the kingdom wasn't about the training, then what could it be?
Summer smiled gazing at the shops" we're almost there."
"Almost to where?" asked her blond apprentice.
"You'll find out soon" a smirk spread over her lips.
"Oh come on, I know we're not here for training so what is it?"
"I think it's okay to give you a small hint" the silver eyed huntress gave a teasing smile" you will need it a lot."
"That's not enough for me to guess" the young Arc frowned.
"I said a small hint. Can't let you guess completely what it is, besides...We're here" she smiled arriving at their destination.
Jaune stood gazing at a shop checking the title" Vale Customs and Arsenals" he blinked what the shop was all about pretty clear from the title" a weapon shop…Why do you want to bring me here? I already have a weapon" he showed her the sheathed short sword strapped on his back.
"The sword I gave you is only temporary. You will need a more effective weapon especially when you start doing official missions with me."
"I'm not even in combat school yet, do I really need that kind of weapon now?"
"Better be safe than sorry right? Don't worry this shop will help you what kind of weapon you want. They specialize in designs and customizations."
Summer opened the front door allowing her student to entered the store. The blond was in awe at the inside there were so many types of weapons, there were even ones he had never seen before or thought they actually existed. From swords, axes, spears, crossbows, maces as well as a large variety of fire arms. Also that the store looked bigger inside than outside and the sight made him smiled. He knew if future Ruby saw this she will be going gaga screaming like a fan girl remembering her big love for weapons. Just looking at the variations he felt like ordering a weapons a type like the ones everyone had at Beacon, where they changed into another weapon. Remembering he had Crocea Mors which it was only a regular type sword he didn't dislike the weapon but maybe, he wanted more. There was nothing wrong with feeling a little ambitious.
"Excuse me" Summer got the attention of the man in the counter who looked like he was the one in charge.
"What can I help you with?" he was an older man with gray mustache wearing an apron with the name of the store.
"My apprentice here is interested in ordering a weapon" the Rose huntress turned to the blond.
"I would like a sword."
"You'll have to be a little more specific kid. I have many swords what I have here is only half to what I have in the back room."
"Oh okay" he thought of Crocea Mors the sword was good and well balance but he wanted something new" I want a medieval style sword that is lightweight and balance too, you know like those swords from the fairy tales."
"Got you kid I know what you're talking about" the store owner gave a nod.
"I want it to change to another weapon. An assault rifle and a grenade launcher."
"Talk about overkill" Summer thought he was asking for a real Grimm killing weapon.
"You said it you want it lightweight and balance? After asking me for those custom jobs I doubt I'll be able to make a lightweight sword."
"That's okay I can handle it" replied the young Arc.
"I've made miracles before I'll see what I can do. I won't charge you until I'm done so you better have enough lien on you."
"Yeah that will be fine" he took a glance at his teacher who nodded she already has the money.
"I start making it now, might take me before the end of the day. Maybe before I close shop. You'll have to wait until dark. Also I don't have dust rounds so you will have to go somewhere else to buy the ammo."
"That long?" blinked the young Arc.
"You're lucky kid it will take me almost a day because its me. Any other craftsman will take them days or even weeks to finish the weapon I'm about to make."
"We understand sir, we can wait until the evening. Is it okay to ask for your name?" asked the Rose huntress.
"Name's Crowley nice to meet you."
"I'm Summer and this is my apprentice Jaune, its nice to meet you too."
"Nice to meet you sir" followed the blond student.
"I don't mind getting friendly with the customers. As long as they have the money to buy my merchandise its fine with me. You can return after five."
"We'll do Crowley."
"That Crowley acts a little weird."
"Not weird, he's just a bit cranky."
Jaune chuckled at his teacher's comment yep she was right Crowley had that appearance of a cranky person. Still he must be very good if he said he will finish his weapon before the day ends, now he was happy. He couldn't help it but smiled his own weapon though it won't be him making it, it was going to count been his own that was enough for him. His thoughts drifted to Crocea Mors it was his sword when he went Beacon but he didn't earned it, he stole it when he left his home to join the academy. This weapon been made for him was proof that he was Summer's student until he becomes worthy of the Arc name then he could never grasp his hands on the blade representing the family's heirloom. Maybe someday he'll be able to wield it again, but now he needed another weapon worthy for his position as Summer's apprentice.
"This weapon will do not that I don't like Crocea Mors or anything. I will let dad decide if I can have it."
As they continued walking they passed an electronic store with some television sets on display. There was a news broadcast that caught the attention of the blond and the silver eyed huntress. It was showing many faunus holding sings it looked like a protest in front of the Vale council building.
*I'm Lisa Lavender reporting for the Vale News Network. I'm here near the Vale council administrative building where members of the White Fang have gathered around bringing a message to the members of the council. Excuse me can you tell us more about your message?"*
"The White Fang…." Jaune remembered the name of the faunus organization that were terrorist, also Ruby has told him her team encounters with them during their missions.
*We're here to tell the council and everyone in the four kingdoms a message said an older man with characteristics of a tiger having the stripes of one, he was obviously a faunus *though we may share animal traits we're not animals but humans with a soul like all of you, we feel emotions like all of you, we laugh when we're happy, we cry when we're sad, we can get nervous, we can get scare and we can get angry. We're all the same and therefore we have a right to live in the same world as all of you and breathe in the same air as well. That's why we of the White Fang want every human and every faunus to hear our voice.*
The young Arc noticed someone among the crowd of protesters. A girl around his age with long raven black hair with amber eyes and a pair of black cat ears. He was able to recognized another friend of he's and she was a member a team RWBY along with being a faunus who secretly hide her animal ears using a black bow.
"Blake…." he should know better that she was in that faunus group protesting remembering he was told she was a member of the White Fang.
"I was never fond of discrimination, especially with the faunus" said Summer gazing at the broadcast with pity in her eyes" I'm glad there are those who want to show the world they aren't any different from us words can be stronger than any violent move...Sometimes."
"I think it's wrong people shouldn't discriminate on the faunus. It doesn't matter if they have animal traits they're people like us they shouldn't be treated like wild animals."
"I wish everyone will think like you Jaune" she smiled patting his head" but like I said people will always fear and hate those that look different, its part of human nature."
"Well human nature sucks" he muttered.
"You're absolutely right" the Rose huntress smiled in approval.
"I just hope things change this time" his blue eyes were on the protesting faunus group remembering the White Fang changed to a terrorist organization who would use violence and thievery over words.
Their next destination was a store Jaune was quite familiar with "From Dust Till Dawn". It was a store that sells all kinds of dust from regular to crystals, to ammo rounds. He knew about it because he remembers buying his first volume of his favorite comic book series "X-ray and Vav" and it wasn't the last because he has come many times to buy the volumes whenever they were released and brought to the store. The reason Summer was bringing him here is to get ammunition to his future weapon since he got it clear from the weapon shop owner Crowley that he doesn't sell dust ammo. Coming here was also a good choice because this was considered the best dust store in Vale. Many of the merchandise was bought from the Schnee Dust Company so it was that good in quality.
Dust wasn't the only thing the store has available. They sell comic books just like the young Arc knew from buying his favorite comics along with other types of comics and even music. The blond took a glance at the person running the store it was the same old man he has seen when he used to come in the future. He looked the same it made him wondered just how old he was but at least the store remains the same. Summer went to the counter gazing at the different types of dust crystals on display while her student was looking at the regular dust inside their glass containers. The blond was having a big of a difficulty finding dust rounds for weapons he was going to need two varieties. The ammo for his assault rifle and explosive rounds for the grenadier part of his weapon currently in development.
"Excuse me?" said the silver eyed huntress.
"Yes what can I help you with?" said the elderly shop keeper with his eyes closed.
"I'm looking for dust rounds, its for a weapon for my apprentice."
"What kind?"
"Assault rifle rounds and explosive rounds. The weapon is a sword that change into a rifle equipped with a grenadier!" it was impossible for Jaune to contain his enthusiasm he was starting to sound like Ruby whenever she sees weapons.
The old man gave a nod before going to another part of the store. He returned shortly with two boxes and the young Arc was still eager reading the labels as exactly as he ordered.
"I would like to buy a complete pack" said Summer.
"A complete pack?" asked the blond.
"You're going to need an ammunition bag as well as cleaning tools for your weapon. Weapon maintenance is very important. I'll be keeping an eye on you as how you keep your new weapon clean and its mechanism working properly."
"Yes mam" of course he will obey her since it was the first time he will have a weapon that needs maintenance he will make sure to keep it good working conditions.
The old man gave a nod returning with a small bag that resemblance what Ruby has with her on her belt, obviously it was the bag where she keeps her ammunition for Crescent Rose sniper rifle mode. Only difference the bag was colored dark brown, he also brought a white colored box the label said it was the cleaning tools he will need. That was obviously the complete pack his teacher ordered he needed to have everything for his new weapon. Summer was paying because he didn't had any lien with him and also because she told him he earned the right to have his own weapon since he was progressing in the training. She couldn't be any more proud of him he has come a long way since she took him in.
"That it'll be a hundred thirty lien" said the elderly shop keeper.
"Fair prize you won't find in other stores" the Rose huntress gave him the right amount of lien.
The old man put the things bought on a plastic bag handing it to the silver eyed woman. She followed with giving them to Jaune who couldn't contain his joy like a little boy who has been given the best toy in the world. Summer rolled her eyes at her apprentice's behavior it was to be expected any eight year old would act the same. After leaving the store the silver eyed woman turned to her next destination it was the main reason why she wanted to come Vale. She made it her mission to come to this city and talk about a couple of important matters, it saddened her she couldn't tell those matters to Jaune yet. She was never the kind of person to be keeping secrets from those close to her especially, her apprentice. Suddenly their eyes met his blue eyes were on her silver orbs like he was reading her mind.
"What's wrong?" asked the concerned Arc.
"It's nothing I'm just happy for you. Your expression when you ordered your weapon was priceless."
Jaune felt like there was something else and that she was lying but he still smiled" I can't help it my first weapon. I always had Crocea Mors and it was just a regular sword not that I don't like old school weapons they are still effective to this day. But I always wanted to have one for my own that can change into something else."
"Taking care of it will also be part of your training. Remember a huntsman's weapon is a very important asset as its part of himself. People think they're just objects with no life or soul but to me, they are our close allies who aids us in the fight."
"Weapons are an extension of ourselves…." the Arc stood in awe remembering he heard something familiar he smiled" of course Ruby told me the same thing when we first met in the future. She was crazy about weapons to a point she saw them as they were alive, like they had a mind of their own. She must have learn from you."
"She's my daughter I wouldn't be surprise if she did" Summer smiled thinking of the little Rose.
"So where to next?" he knew they needed to wait until it gets dark to return to the weapon store.
"Beacon."
"Beacon…? Why there?" he was caught off guard not expecting to return to the huntsmen school so soon.
"I have business to take care there. There's something I need to speak with the headmaster."
"Ozpin…." Jaune stood in thought before nodding" okay I don't mind returning sooner than I thought."
"I need to speak to him alone. I'm sorry Jaune."
"Sure if you say so" though he wasn't happy she wasn't going to fill in on her reasons to speak to the headmaster.
Summer felt bad seeing his reaction and hearing his tone she pulled him closer" I really need to talk to him alone but maybe I will tell you someday okay?"
"Yeah I don't mind it must be something important and private right?"
"It is."
"I understand I don't have a say in it."
"Maybe you do" she smiled.
(Time skip)
(Location: Beacon Academy)
The trip to the huntsman academy didn't took that long. The bullhead sent them to the docking bay in the distance of the school building. Jaune smiled at the sight Beacon the building was still the same it felt like he has come to the school to attempt it like in the future. Just seeing it was enough to wake his memories, memories that made him smiled. Meeting Ruby, his teammates, then Pyrrha he shook those thoughts the last thing he wanted was to remember that day she was killed. The blond mentally sighed entering the school might trigger more memories and maybe it was better to stay outside. Summer noticed his expression its like she was able to read his mind coming inside were give him memories he didn't wanted to remember. The silver eyed huntress smiled patting his head caressing his hair.
"Wait for me here. I'll try not to take too long."
"Thanks" he was so happy she was able to understand him, he wasn't ready to set foot in Beacon without having a trip to memory lane.
Watching his teacher head to the entrance he saw someone was there, like the person was waiting for the silver eyed woman. The young Arc saw it was a woman and he was a familiar with her looking younger from the time when he was seventeen. The same blond hair, light green eyes wearing the same attire it was one of the teachers of Beacon Glynda Goodwitch. He wasn't surprised she was here, obviously still holding her to her job. Summer was telling the blond teacher something and he wished he had enhanced hearing curious to know what his teacher was telling her. After a minute or so Goodwitch lead the Rose huntress inside the academy building and that was all he saw before they were gone. Jaune sighed starting to walking from one side and then the other hoping she didn't take too long from her meeting with the headmaster.
"Time to play the waiting game."
(Time skip)
By the time they have returned to the city from the school it was starting to get dark. Jaune almost went mad for all the waiting he had to endure his teacher really took her time talking to Ozpin. The young Arc has exactly waited three hours of waiting, of pure agonizing torture it was complete boredom for the blond knight in training. Summer felt so bad for her student because he waited so long for her she decided to make it up to him, by buying him some of his favorite flavored ice cream. After going to the ice cream parlor they decided to return to the weapon shop because by the time they arrived it was already dark. The blond couldn't contain his eagerness as he was the first to enter the store and his teacher rolled her eyes following him shortly. She spotted the knight in training ringing the small customer bell on the counter to get the attention of the owner.
"I heard you the first time I'll be right there" came the voice of the owner arriving to greet the customers.
"It's us we're here to pick up the sword!" said the overjoyed Arc.
"Calm down Jaune. Please excuse him Crowley he's just dying to see his new weapon."
"It's all right I'm just done making the final preparations for it. But yeah its ready, wait a moment" he left to the back room and it didn't took him that long to return with the weapon.
Jaune's blue eyes were on the covered sword the store owner was holding. When he returned he removed the cloth revealing his weapon that made his eyes go wide in awe. It was just like he ordered it, it was the same style as Crocea Mors but with the handle colored black with silver linings and a trigger obviously to use when it was in rifle or grenadier mode. The Blade was long maybe a few inches than his family heirloom but it was obviously different because the opposite side was mechanized. It was the other half of the weapon that made it part assault rifle and grenade launcher. The weapon was perfect in his eyes there were no words to compare it Crowley has done one hell of a job and to think he did it all almost in one day. He couldn't wait to try it out to test the rifle mode and the grenadier mode the weapon was wicked. He could imagine Ruby's reaction to it if she ever lay eyes on it she will be screaming like a crazy fan girl.
"Here you go one fully customized sword that can change into a rifle and a grenade launcher. I deliver now you deliver with paying me."
"Of course it looks great Crowley, how much?" asked Summer.
"With all the parts I added to make it...Twelve hundred lien will do."
"Twelve hundred?!" Jaune was shocked that it was so expensive" that wasn't the prize I was expecting."
"Kid I just made you probably the best weapon I have ever made in my career so far. All the parts I used are high quality and only the best the market can get. I always choose quality over quantity any day. If you have a problem with the prize then I can take it away from you and sell it to another customer."
"There is no need for that Crowley I am buying it from you" the Rose huntress took the right amount of lien.
"But Summer it's too-"
"Jaune the reasons we came to Vale is to get you a new weapon and visit Beacon. I'm not planning to return to Patch without buying you that sword, are we clear?"
"But-"
"No ifs or buts" she gave him her serious expression enough to silent the young Arc as she the lien to the store owner.
"All right now that that's done let me explain to you how the weapon works. Pay close attention kid, I don't like repeating myself.
"I'm listening" he was paying full attention wanting to know everything there is to know about his new weapon works.
After hearing Crowley's long explanation and leaving the store a happy Jaune was carrying his new weapon with so much affection loving everything about it. He couldn't take his eyes off it knowing he will put this sword to good use in the fight against the Grimm and the evil amber eyed woman. Next to him Summer was smiling at him not regretting spending so much lien on the weapon not just because it was a high quality weapon but because Jaune has earned it. He has come a long way since she took him in as her apprentice and he has progressed becoming a better fighter through the years. Though he still needed to learn a lot she was proud of him for his progress at his age. Now she was looking forward to see him grow even more becoming a great huntsman like herself or Qrow, well not exactly like him when it comes to his bad habits.
"Take good care of it Jaune."
"You bet I will. I will always keep it in great working conditions. I managed to memorize everything Crowley told me how to change to rifle and to grenadier and how to reload the dust round cartridges."
"I'm glad you like it."
"Summer I...Thanks for buying me this" he smiled at her.
"You earned it for been a good apprentice" she smiled back feeling embarrassed it wasn't like her to feel that way but Jaune's smiled was enough for her to feel such.
"I won't let you down you'll see" he kept staring at the sword, rifle and grenade launcher.
"With this sword I will protect everyone from her" his blue eyes hardened thinking of the evil woman.
"Don't forget to name your weapon. Crowley said its bad luck to have a weapon without a name" Summer sounded amused at the weapon store owner's comment.
"I already have a name for my new sword" the young Arc smiled at the weapon before turning to his teacher" Excalibur…."
"Like the holy sword from the ancient tale of King Arthur of Camelot. The sword is evil's bane that it can never be tainted by it and can only be wield by the rightful ruler of the land. It's a good name I think it fits you since you're an Arc."
"Yeah, now let's see if I can change Excalibur to grenadier mode" he smiled pressing the right button to change the weapon" I did it, I wonder how strong the grenades are…."
"Jaune be careful with that. Why don't you continue checking your weapon when you return to your home?"
"I think I got it I remember what Crowley said but I'm really curious to know how much damage they can cause…."
The young Arc didn't said another word as he accidentally fired one of the grenades of his new weapon. It hit a public trash can destroying it completely from the explosion. Apparently that wasn't the bad part because one of the city security cameras caught the whole thing it won't be long before the police will get here and arrest the one responsible for property damage.
"Okaaayyyyyy...That much of damage now I know" he nervously rubbed the back of his head.
Before any sirens would be heard Summer took her student's hand and left in a hurry using her semblance. Hopefully the camera didn't caught the face of the blond in order to have a full face recognition and getting in trouble with the law.
(Scene change)
"Summer?" Jaune stood a bit shocked they managed to return to the bullhead ship thanks to his teacher's speed they were lucky the transportation system was open for the public before midnight.
"Yes Jaune" came the reply from the silver eyed huntress sounding calm.
"Did we just got away from private property damage?"
"Yes we did."
"I mean basically we got away from getting arrested by the police. You're willing to escape the law for me."
"Not a word to anyone about this, especially my family are we clear?"
"But-"
"No ifs or buts mister" her tone was deadly serious.
"Yes mam" he quickly nodded staying quiet for a moment before speaking again" you know...The way you helped me get out of there it looked kind of...Cool. It would have been better if we we're in the middle of a bank robbery with your semblance and all not that I'm saying its cool to steal or anything I just thought how bad ass it will make us look to get away from the police with the money using your speed-"
"That is wrong never suggest anything like that. I already regret leaving just like that. It is definitely not cool."
"But I still think it will be cool to get away without anyone seeing us."
"Jaune..." warned the Rose huntress.
"Okay I'll shut up now."
To be Continued
-Nothing much to show in this chapter I just wanted to show a few points that I consider important for the progression of the story:
a. Jaune's new sword Excalibur is the first and most important thing. It will be his main weapon during the story. It can change into an assault rifle equipped with a grenadier (similar to the rifle grenadier from Call of Duty Modern Warfare I forgot the model type).
b. The second thing is the reason Summer wanted to talk to Ozpin I know you're wondering what she talked to him about (I won't reveal it until further in the story).
c. I wanted to mention the White Fang and Blake who is 8 by around that time they were the peaceful organization who make protests for faunus equal rights. I know she was little when she joined the group because it shows a flashback image of her when she was younger when she was telling her story to Sun during volume 1.
d. Lastly to bring that Yang got her aura unlocked and she's getting training from her father. Like I showed in the last chapter I think Taiyang uses gauntlets and he's a brawler type at least he must be one who else gave her training? Qrow isn't a brawler type and neither is Raven, Summer I don't think she was one either leaving Taiyang as the only possible choice to be Yang's teacher.
-Keep voting for the pairing poll in my profile page Archarem is still going strong.
-Curses why! Those damn plot bunnies are giving me more ideas for another Jaune story. No leave me alone bunnies I want to keep on writing for this story. Maybe I will start writing but I will do it in a slow pace unlike this one.
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Next time: Honor
