RWBYond Sisters
AN: This is probably the last chapter in this story for a long time. I have no other plans for this story at this time. Also, my schedule is pretty tight for the next freaking year. I had fun with this story, good way to unwind after RWBYond War.
Chapter 9: Shion Shenanigans
Thirteen-year-old Jaune stepped off the airship to Shion village. His family was visiting Mistral for a number of reasons. Father said it was important to learn about other cultures so that they could be better understood. Rouge had a fashion thing to go to in Haven and wanted to take Indigo to an art show. Aliquam wanted to hit the clubs and get a taste of the party scene. Violeta was more interested in seeing the wind-carved mountains of Windpath. As for Jaune and Verta, they were excited about camping.
"Slow down." Mother ordered. Verta was running through the field, sniffing the air and spinning in circles.
"Smell that fresh tropical air." Verta said. "Oh how I've missed this place." This was not their first time camping in this area. They used to do it all the time, until there were just too many Arc siblings to pay for to make it a viable trip every year.
"We'll stay here for the weekend." Father said. "Then we'll head to Haven for all the shows this week."
"What about Windpath?" Violeta asked.
"We'll go there after we're all done in Haven." Ali said as she messed Violeta's hair.
"Alright Jaune, Verta and Amery, you help me put up the tents." Mother said.
"Ali and Bleu, you help me get a fire set up." Father said.
"Come on Indy, we'll set up the cooler and organize the campground." Rouge grabbed Indigo's hand.
"So Rouge…" Ali said. "Are we finally going to meet your boyfriend in Haven?"
"Moulin isn't my boyfriend…" Rouge blushed.
"Jeez you're blushing like a teenager." Ali said.
"You're one to talk."
"Hey I'm still a teenager…technically." Ali mused.
Jaune and Verta helped set up the tents. They had three tents packed with them. The parents would have their own tent. Then Rouge, Jaune, Indigo and Amery would have one tent. Aliquam, Bleu, Verta and Violeta would have the other tent.
Once the camp was set up the kids split off into groups. Father took Jaune and Verta along the trail with Amery clutching tightly to the backs of their hoodies. Rouge and Indigo went to the creek bed where Indigo began sketching any animals she saw. Aliquam and Bleu stayed in the tent and did each other's hair. Mom got some alone time as they set up the meals and made some calls for the week's plans.
Verta took a bag with her and collected samples of various flora. She also had a jar with some leaves and grass that she used to collect some insects. Amery didn't like that as much. She liked all the pretty plants and flowers but wasn't a fan of bugs.
"Hey Amery…" Verta said. "Want to see something pretty?" Verta asked.
"Yeah!" Amery said excitedly. Jaune pinched the bridge of his nose, knowing what was coming next.
"Look!" Amery shoved a frog in Amery's face.
"AH!" Amery shrieked and slapped the frog from Verta's hand.
"Aw, you scared him."
"Verta Gree Arc!" Father snapped. "That wasn't very nice."
"Hey, at least it wasn't a bug…this time."
"You're mean Verta." Amery said as she took shelter behind Jaune.
"You should apologize." Father said.
"I'm sorry." Verta said.
"Thank you." The five-year-old said.
Jaune gave Amery a piggy back ride back to camp. Verta blazed the trail right in front of him. Ali was sitting on a log putting the finishing touches on Indigo's hair. Everyone had their hair all dolled up, except Jaune and his dad.
"Your turn bro." Ali said.
"Huh…" Jaune was pulled to the ground by his big sister. Bleu and Violeta joined in with their hair ties and scrunches.
"Girls leave your brother alone." Father said.
"He's fine." Ali waved him off.
"Ali can you do something other than pigtails?" Jaune asked.
"Like what."
"How about a warrior's wolf tail?" Jaune asked proudly.
"Isn't that just a ponytail?" Verta asked.
"No it isn't." Jaune said.
"Girls, you're making your brother look ridiculous." Father said.
"He looks handsome with his little pigtails." Bleu laughed. Even Amery was getting in on Jaune's hair. This time it was Jaune's fault. He had let his hair grow out too long so now they were all climbing over each other to braid it.
They kept on braiding it and unbraiding it. Even past bedtime. It was getting ridiculous. They were all taking turns taking the lead. Jaune was starting to get tired but he didn't want to incur the wrath of his sisters. Luckily his mother came to the rescue.
"Alright girls…and Jaune." She said. "We're going to mix up the sleeping arrangements. Jaune, you get a ten all to yourself. Ali, Bleu and Violeta, you get to stay with your dad. Rouge, Verta, Indy and Amery stay with me."
"Aw gypped." Ali snapped her fingers.
"Really?" Jaune asked.
"You're going to be a man soon…" Father said.
"Sure he is." Ali quipped. Father gave her a look and she smirked.
"Let's see how you do all by yourself for tonight." Father said. "So girls, I want you to stop bothering him for the rest of the night."
"Ok daddy." Amery said defeatedly.
"We've got a long trip ahead of us as we cross Anima." Rouge noted with a yawn. "We need our rest."
"Alright." Jaune stood. "Goodnight girls."
"Goodnight bubby." Amery gave him a hug.
"Goodnight." Everyone else said.
Jaune slept soundly once he actually got to sleep. He wasn't scared. He totally wasn't thinking of all the Geist stories Aliquam had told him growing up. Okay, so maybe he was but he wouldn't let them know that. He had to prove that he could spend the night out in the woods by himself.
AN: And done. Not bad considering this wasn't even a thought until less than two weeks ago. Please review and favorite. This story is done for a while. I'll catch you next time with some Happily Ever After chapters. Thanks for reading.
