Well it was a bit of a slow start but I'm back and so is the story. I am very sorry for the long wait, I had to deal with a lot of crap with life and motivating myself to get back to work on this. The RWBY 3 Final was interesting and I will leave it at that for now. But it is great to be back writing and this will help with the long wait for the next season. Like always more to say below so for now thanks for sticking with me and please enjoy.
The New Arc
Jaune started at the Goldish Brown liquid in his glass, the sweet numbing taste of his favorite mead did little to improve his mood. Yet here he sat alone with his drink and thoughts.
The drink warmed his tired body, soothing pain he did not know he had or remembered. He tried to recall even coming to the pub, but found no memory.
As he thought, the last of the liquid pasted his lips. Not content he eyed the bottle to his left and reached only for his arm to protest the attempt. Pain tied his arm to the table refusing to move.
Jaune lowered his head clutching the source, waiting for it to subside.
The sound of liquid hitting glass returned his gaze to the table, his glass filled he followed the wrinkled hand holding the bottle to its owner smiling.
"You look a little stiff their son, mind some company?" Jaune returned the smile forgetting the pain as he saw the elderly man he meet before standing beside him. He gestured to the open seat across the table.
Taking the seat the man raised the bottle and Jaune followed sharing a silent cheer as both drank.
Lowering his glass Jaune was surprised as the old man looked at the label covering his mouth as he coughed. "Sorry should have warned you, I tend to go for the stronger stuff. But it's goes smoother as you drink."
The elderly man soon grew accustom to the drink nursing it down, as they drank he looked over Jaune.
"Jaune, can I take a look at your arm?" Placing the empty glass down, he nodded. Standing up the man walked beside Jaune lifting his arm gently to not strain it more.
Jaune flinched from the movement at first, till the pain started to fade replaced with a warm tingle. He felt better yet the older man looked at his arm with guilt.
"You know, I still have to thank you for that gift you gave me. This might sound strange but after you gave it to me I been more aware of what going on around me and my fighting skills seemed to have improved. I have this feeling of being safe when it was around my neck. It's weird but I feel vulnerable without it." As Jaune spoke with a soft chuckle rubbing the back of his head as the man continued his examination but with his familiar smile till he heard the last part.
"What happened to the stone I gave yea?" His face was calm yet Jaune could tell the man was shaken a little.
Pulling out the split stone from his pocket, he placing it on the table not able to look at the mans face after breaking the gift. "Sorry it was broken in a battle I lost. I should have been more careful…"
HAHAHAHAHA
The man's laughter shocked Jaune, he did not know what he was expecting but it was not laughter. The old man continued to laugh before picking up the stone and showing Jaune the faded symbol.
"Sorry kiddo, did not mean to startle yea but you did nothing wrong. The Moon as you see on the stone is a symbol of protection. It breaking means it's done its job just like in the legend." Bottle in hand the older man found his seat and took another sip.
"Legend?" Jaune asked watching the man continue to drink form the bottle, a little too fast.
Noticing the stare he stopped. "Sorry haha like you said you get used to it, and it goes down a lot better. What were we talking about?" His face red, his body swayed, Jaune took the bottle from the man now half empty.
He was worried as the man leaned on the table for support. "You were talking about the Moon."
Rubbing his chin the man turned his face trying to remember. "Ah right, right that legend. You know, the one with the Maidens and the horrible beast they slayed." Jaune shook his head, handing him a glass of water.
"Fill you cup kid it's a bit of a story."
At the start of it all Monstrous being called Grimmm ruled the land. These creatures of hate and chaos destroyed the land and drove hummanity to the brink of deathhh. But HOPE was rekindle, Gods from long ago woke from an ancient sleep. Seeing the madnesss before them intervene to SAve humanity.
"Uhhh sir, you already told me that story." Jaune interrupted
"What. I did?" He paused taking a drink of water. "Guess I did. HAHAHhaha You want the once with the Moon, Maidens and the promise, no that's not the right word. Promise, pledged, packed, covenant, contracted, uhhh"
"Oath?" Jaune asked
"That's it." Hitting the table and spilling his water the man started again.
Long agoo, a Great Grimm was destroying the land. SO Five Maidens where asked to kill it. Being Chosen they accepted. To protect them on their travels a Guardian was picked to protect them on their journey. The Guardian was made a Chosen by the Moon…
Wait, sorry I got it wrong again. The Guardian was asked to kill the Beast and meet the Maidens on his journey trying to find the beast. Yea. (he cleared his throat) He was a Chosen given strength by the Moon. He traveled from town to town asking anyone where the beast slept. Each town he found a girl, Strong, Skilled, Smart, gentle, kind.
Beautiful. (the man paused looking away. Taking the bottle he took a small sip before continuing.)
Jaune tried to listen but notice other voice could be heard.
Pain washed over him, he gasped for air as it grew emanating from his left. The old man went to him grabbing his shoulder and arm.
Jaune's eyes were shut from the pain but he heard the man speak in a langue unknown to him. The pain faded as the man spoke, yet Jaune could hear other voice.
The voices grew louder drowning out the man.
Opening his eyes the image of a ceiling formed. Jaune blinked adjusting to the light. The pain was still their but not as intense. Shifting his body he felt chains around his limbs, not uncomfortable but restrictive.
Ignoring the stink of pain he lifted his head to an unexpected sight.
Around the room were five every beautiful girls. Following the voices he saw two of the girls treating and chastising another sitting on a bed.
The girl sitting wore a red and black dress around her neck showing signs of age but looked well carried for was a red hood and cloak. Part of her face was covered with her hair. Blocking one of her silver eyes. She looked to be a year or two younger than him, though was by no means a child.
She looked annoyed listing to the others but did not argue as the taller Blonde finished wrapping her head as the girl in white continued to chew her out.
Everything about the girl in white screamed nobility to Jaune. Her body posture was straight and formal. The way she talked had a tone of superiority though not as harsh. He had to admit she did have this angelic look about her, almost like a snow angel. Her pale skin matching her white as snow hair, complimenting her icy blue eyes. The only mark seemed to be a scar covering one of them.
The taller blonde next to her was the complete opposite. While the girl in white was giving the girl sitting a stern ear full. She was more motherly being very gentle.
Having a slender frame has its own charm for the girl in white, the taller blonde was well endowed with an erotic body she did not shy from showing. Her cleavage was shown covered by a cloth tide around her back and jacket. Her toned waist was exposed, hugging her hips and rear was some sort of stretchy cloth under a short skirt. Even with the distance he could see the strength in her body, it was a bit intimidating.
Pushing her golden hair to the side, her lilac eyes looked over the younger girl checking her work. With a smile she turned to talk to another.
Leaning against the door was a familiar black bow, on top of a head of raven black hair. The girl standing simply gave a thumbs up to the blonde keeping her yellow eyes on the book she was reading. The silky purple robe she wore complimented her dark skin covering her chest and waist. Wrapping of black cloth were around her arms up to her exposed shoulders.
Jaune could swear he saw her bow twitch was she turned the page of her book.
Moving to the last figure he was meet with mix feelings. Her chest was only covered by bandages wrapped around stained red below her left breast. She was strong like the others yet something about her made her stand out from the others.
The bronze helmet she wore was open in the back letting her red hair fall to her back. As the memories flashed before his eyes he slowly pieced together who the girls were and what had happened to him. He pulled a little harder on the chains to test them.
His action did not go unnoticed as the girl with the bow looked over her book glaring at him.
"He's awake." Was all she said before going back to her reading as the others turned to the knight.
Each had their own reaction. The girl in white gave a displeased look at him almost as if insulted. The taller blonde smirked playfully licking her lips. While the younger girl seemed to give an awkward but genuine smile.
The girl with the bronze helmet motioned to cover herself but stopped lowering her hand and walked over to the bound knight.
"You probably have a lot of questions right now but introductions are required first."
Pointing to the girls she began. "This is Ruby, Weiss, Blake, and Yang." Ruby waved, Weiss turned away with a humph, Blake looked over her book again, and Yang winked at the knight.
"My name is Pyrrha, and starting today you will be staying with us. As per the right of blood and skill we claim ownership of you."
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"What?"
A little short but now that I'm back in the grove I will post longer and faster updates. So Jaune final meets the girls and gets a little back ground from a drunk guy in a dream. To be honest I was having trouble picking what the back story should be for the moon and was messing with a few ideas so I thought it would be fun to have the old guy with all the answer get drunk and mess up the story for Jaune.
I guess I should give a little on what I thought of the final ep for the season and while I was not happy with what happened thats what the writers were probably going for too. This is a dark time for the girls and they will have to face it. While I think the fandom is focusing on the big events that happen a lot of cool stuff has gone under the radar.
So we can't do much but wait for the next season and speculate the crap out of what will next.
I again want to thank everyone for reading, following and reviewing this story. I just figured out how to reply to the comments and will do so from now on. Sorry for not doing so earlier still green with the site.
So please look forward to the next chapter coming out soon and please feel free to review comment or question. Thank you all!