I'll admit, don't really know where it came from, but here's this thing. Apologies for how inconsistent I've been, but it's just been super hectic recently. Anyhow, here we go.
The Hunter's Dilemma
A cloud bloomed in front of Jaune's face as he exhaled, the cloth around his face crystalizing from the moisture.
He moved as quick as he dared, senses alert for anyone or anything around him. It had been almost a week since he had left the small Fort-City of Tal. The Lord there had hired him to hunt something. A monster. Not just any monster though, one that Jaune had never faced before.
A Dragon.
The King of Beasts. Admittedly, Jaune was concerned. If he couldn't pull something off, the chance of him ever seeing his parents or sisters again were slim to none. But, times were hard, and they needed the money.
Movement caught Jaune's eye, the hunter reflexively drawing back his bow. Instead of the twang of his bowstring, the only sound was a sigh.
"A rabbit. A rabbit nearly made me soil myself. Blast the Winchesters. I could be back home, by the hearth with my sisters, but no. Instead I hunt something far greater than myself and freeze in this Oum forsaken place. At least Lord Ozpin is offering a good reward. Ten pieces of gold right then, and title and land for my family."
Jaune silently prattled on to himself as he made his way to the old keep. A remnant from the Great War, the stone structure had held up surprisingly well. Jaune carefully approached the breach in the southeastern battlement. He prayed to any gods that would listen that he might catch the beast unaware, or that perhaps it had wandered off and Jaune could simply collect the reward.
Please. If you had such luck, you would never have been in this position. The only way to save my family from the Winchesters now is a miracle. If Oum will not provide one, then I shall make my own.
Slowly, with practiced stealth, Jaune entered the base of the tallest tower and began his ascent.
The Sun had reached the horizon by the time Jaune finished climbing. As he cracked the door open, only the sunset greeted him.
Perhaps I truly have gained some measure of fortune, and the Dragon has left.
Jaune creeped forward, still highly alert, when he noticed a great curved talon near the edge of the door. He froze, the only noise the great pounding in his chest. The balcony he had stepped onto was barely two men wide, offering no room to fight a Dragon. Especially at close quarters.
I'm to die here. There's no two ways about it. I shall die on this fool's errand.
Suddenly, Jaune came to a revelation about the great beast. Now, Jaune was no expert on Dragon physiology or psychology, but something seemed amiss. As Jaune stepped further onto the balcony, he was able to take in most of the Dragon's large form.
Massive, glittering with golden scales, perfectly proportioned, four powerful legs perched atop the roof, the beasts elegant head glistening in the orange of the setting sun. One massive eye locked onto Jaune, and the missing piece finally clicked into place. Jaune stood fully and moved to where the Dragon could easily see him.
"Do you need some help getting down?"
"Please."
Okay, that's it for my goofy little one-shot. I know, it's really really short, but it's all I had time for. I'm trying to whip up a few more updates before college starts, that way I can release them as I get settled in. Let me know what you guys think, and if you want me to look into making another part for this.