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Bold and Italics are flashbacks
Italics and underline are summons talking
**Communications through scrolls and other devices
Chapter 11 Meeting
(Time skip: two years later)
(Jaune age: 12)
(Location: above the skies of the Mistral kingdom Remnant)
The public transport bullhead ship was carrying quite the amount of people. Many were tourist wanting to visit this part of the kingdom, other were resident of Mistral and some were just doing on a regular basis of business. Some were gazing at the window admiring the wonderful view been provided from how high they were. Others would rather avoid such view, for example that person will have to be Jaune Arc. The blond stood on the ground crawled on his knees, his head buried on his arms and knees. His eyes were completely shut from any kind of view, not staring at his surroundings just his knees. Since he realized he will be using air transportation more often he prepared himself. Like having three vomit bags with him just in case his condition will worsen. His blue eyes narrowed with hatred the one thing he hated so much in this world, probably in the same level as the amber eyed woman responsible for Vale's attack.
"Air sickness I hate you with a passion."
*Welcome to the kingdom of Mistral we hope you enjoy your stay. Please watch your step and leave the ship in a properly order fashion, thank you for flying with us.
"Thank Monty its almost over" he was so relief to hear the voice of the pilot they were arriving at the ship hangar bay.
To the Arc's much relief the ship arrived at the hangar bar and it wasn't long before the passengers started leaving. He was glad he didn't got to the point where he will throw up so his vomit bag weren't necessary, this time. Overjoyed the young blond left with the passengers and when he was outside in the hangar bay he ran to the ground getting on his knees kissing it. Many people gave him weird looks of his display for affection of the ground and others would understand his happiness. There were those like him who have air sickness, those that hated flying and the ones who were afraid of heights. After he was done ridiculing himself but he could care less because he couldn't be any happier that he was back on land he resume his journey leaving the ship hangar. The smile never left his face staring at the streets of the kingdom. This was his first time visiting Mistral he's been looking forward to seeing it.
Strange enough, during the original future he never visited the other kingdoms asides Vale. He already visited Patch and he was curious to visit the rest. But this wasn't a vacation the young Arc was here for some business. A lot has happened in two years aside he was still thinking about Summer and how much he misses her. His teacher was still in a coma and it was impossible to tell when she will ever wake up. The blond didn't wanted to think about that now he knew the Rose huntress was fighting her own battle. Moving back to his reason for being in Mistral, he had a mission requested by Ozpin. That was the other thing on his mind the headmaster of Beacon since he's meeting with him things have changed drastically compared to the original future. But at the same time things have gotten better for him because he can still do the right thing and help people around him. Suddenly, it wasn't about stopping the attack on Vale anymore. It was about something more, a bigger contribution to Remnant's future.
Jaune has accompanied Ozpin to his office after their travel from Vale hospital to Beacon Academy. The place similar to his future same location, as the top of Beacon tower. The gears, the decorations, same view from the window, same desk looks like some things don't change even when you have altered the time line. Same headmaster with his suit, scarf, cane and of course what kind of person he will be if he doesn't has his trusted cup of coffee. Same mug too, he got it from Goodwitch before heading to the office. The blond got worried remembering the reason why he came here. Just how much did Summer told him? Not that he shouldn't trust the man, Ozpin was someone who do things for the sake of the people at least that's what he thought. The man got seated on his desk taking a sip from his coffee as his eyes fell on the young Arc.
"Are you sure you don't want some coffee? I can get Glynda to make some for you. It doesn't take long."
"That's okay professor Ozpin I'm good. I just want to know why you want to talk to me here instead of the hospital?"
"My office is more fitted for a private conversation. First off all I'm sorry about Summer, I know how much she means to you. You basically grew up with her aside from being with your parents."
"She did what she thought was right at the time. I know she will eventually wake up, she won't give up."
"Quite true" a smiled was formed on the headmaster's lips" her sacrifice won't be in vain I believe the person that wants her dead think she's really gone. That's good for us I would like for things to remain that way. However knowing" her" it won't be long before she finds out the truth. That is why I will move Summer's body from the hospital to my school."
"Okay…." Jaune didn't seemed to have a problem with that he thought his teacher will be safe in Beacon" sir? You know about the source?"
"The source? Oh yes that's how some call her namely Summer. But that source has a name she's known as Salem and she is considered the queen of the Grimm. I'm positive she has already told you about her?"
"She told me little information about her and that she's been hunting the silver eye warriors. That she can control Grimm and that the silver eyes are considered a threat to the source."
"That is correct. Salem is a great threat to this world and there is no being more fearsome than her. Her power is truly great and malevolent as the lost history has states those who form part of the silver eyes lineage have come close to kill her and the Grimm. Thousands of years ago before the discovery of dust there was no race strong and more fearful than the ones with silver eyes."
"I remember Summer mentioning that many people fear and respected them, and those that feared them helped the source-I mean Salem to hunt them down."
Ozpin gave a nod with a sad expression" such tragic is life, that is unfortunately true. Some believe the silver eye warriors were considered inhuman because of the power they possessed. Those were used and manipulated by Salem to do her biding and those actions lead to their extinction."
"Um...Sir, just what is that power they possess?"
"Hm..What do you know about it?"
"Summer didn't tell me but I…." Jaune stood in thought when he saw the Wyvern Lord and the Grimm army covered in silver ice" I think I might have seen it."
"Did you saw silver ice Mr. Arc?"
"Yeah that's it. Summer managed to stop that powerful dragon Grimm and the monsters it summoned covering them in silver ice. Do you know what it is?"
The headmaster didn't replied as he got up from his desk to gaze at the window his eyes were on the city of Vale" we can discuss about it another time. Right now, there is something else of more importance I would like for you to confirm for me…."
Jaune stood in thought but confused, what else could be more important that knowing the power of the silver eye warriors?
"There is an old fable I once heard. I always believe it was nothing more than a mere fable but I've been proven to be wrong. They say when you make a wish if the person that makes it has a strong will and heart, then that wish might just come true."
"What?" the Arc's eyes widened in shock.
"In your case Mr. Arc, you made a wish on a shooting star and its effect came true. You were sent from a broken future to the past, back to the time when you were just a four year old" Ozpin turned back to the young blond who stood frozen in place shocked.
"I...Summer tell you?"
"She did. Now I want you to answer me, is it true?"
"…..."
"When Summer first told me about it I was skeptical. I had a hard time believing her words. However I have come to know her since she came to my school and she was always an honest person. I believe her as much as I put my trust in her. All I want is to hear it from your words Mr. Arc."
"Yeah its true. I still find it hard to believe that it came true I was feeling so useless, so weak there was nothing I could do."
"Summer told me about your future. Vale was under Grimm attack and someone close to you perished."
"It was horrible I...I'm sorry professor Ozpin I don't want to talk about it. I really want to forget all about that day" Jaune's eyes were ready to tear up at the memory of Pyrrha dying.
"Understandable Mr. Arc I apologize for making you feel uncomfortable. Now this brings me to what I want to discuss with you. You being a time traveler makes you a very valuable asset in the coming war."
"Because I know of the future?"
"That's incorrect. Your future no longer exist. You're mere presence in this time line have already changed the outcome of future events. The future where you come from has been altered becoming something new."
"Wait..Does that mean the attack on Vale won't happen?"
"Its hard to tell remember the future is always uncertain, we are the ones that make it."
"But you just said that I have altered the time line and because of that the future will be new."
"It will new and uncertain. Perhaps the attack on Vale will take place but different, maybe worse than the one that took place in your future."
"No…." Jaune stood devastated thinking a worst version of the Grimm invasion" no no I won't let that happen."
"Time travel is a very dangerous thing Mr. Arc. Changing events can lead to good things as well as bad."
"I won't let it happen again this time I'll be ready for her."
"Yes the woman Summer told me about who is supposed to be the one responsible for the Vale invasion, I already know her physical description. There's a high chance whoever this woman is must be connected to Salem."
"What do you want me to do professor sir?"
"Straight to the point. I want you to work for me Mr. Arc."
"Work for you?"
"You have the necessary training and experience since you survived something powerful like the Wyvern Lord. I want you to do missions as any other huntsman would do, except I prefer you to do some intel work."
"Gather information?"
"Precisely" he smiled" I have many huntsman who gathered all kind of information for me among them is Qrow, I want you to be one of those huntsman."
"But I'm only ten I'm not even a training school student and you want me to be an official huntsman doing official huntsman work? I mean is that even allowed?"
"Technically no, but as headmaster I can make the exception. Also as I previously stated you have the necessary training thanks to Summer and your parents and the experience from fighting quite the number of Grimm as well as an extinct species like the Wyvern Lord."
"You said I'm a very valuable asset to you. If its not because I know of the future then why do you want me working for you?"
"Because Mr. Arc I know the lengths you are willing to go to protect the people of Remnant after your experience in your future. You want to give it your all and that is understandable, we need all the help we can get to face the threat ahead."
"Yeah…." the Arc stood in thought thinking of the amber eyed woman and Salem.
"Well, what do you say? Do you accept my offer?"
"Yeah I accept."
"Good we have a lot of work to discuss."
"That's how I basically became Jaune the intel gathering huntsman."
For two years Jaune has been doing missions for Ozpin, many were gathering information for the Beacon headmaster. Those missions included information on Grimm, criminals and huntsmen from other kingdoms. His latest mission was gathering information on a terrorist organization that have been the caused of many casualties. All of the victims were faunus so the White Fang was out of the suspect's list because they would never kill their own kind. Not to mention the founder of the White Fang was still in command and the faunus group were still trying to fight their equal rights. Point is he was very busy with all this work which has require less fighting, something he wasn't complaining. He was doing his part in helping the headmaster gathering information was also important for a huntsman. But it wasn't going to be easy when he set his eyes on the city of the Mistral kingdom meaning his work has been cut out.
Mistral was bigger than Vale anyone without a sense of direction can easily get lost. In other words, he could easily get lost since this was his first time visiting the kingdom. What was Ozpin thinking sending him here, alone!? The young blond gave a sigh and decided to try his hardest to do his job right. The right thing to do was to assign him someone how knew about the this city and had experience about its history. The first thing to do was to go to the common places where attack on the faunus have been happening. He already did his investigation that there has attempted assaults on the species in the past weeks. But apparently the headmaster had too much faith on him thinking he can do this on his own, a twelve year can carry out a full gathering intel mission. So far all his missions have been on Vale, up until now. His luck couldn't get any worse?
"I don't even know where I'm going, how am I even going to get that information? It's like trying to find a needle in a haystack."
The only thing left to do was to continue walking and explore the city. But that could take him days and Ozpin was expecting a full report within the week. Turning a gaze to the busy streets, there was so many people this was definitely going to take him longer than he thought. The sights was impressive, every building, every structure it showed the high technology and beauty of this kingdom. Jaune gave a sigh not liking traveling alone not to mention he has gotten used of traveling with someone, namely Summer. The Arc walked carefully through the crowd the last thing he wanted is to run into someone that might be a thief and take his weapons and equipment. His blue eyes widened feeling someone bumping into him no doubt it had to be one of them. This was an old trick of thieves commonly use pretending to bump into someone making it look like an accident when it wasn't.
"Hey! What do you think…." his blue eyes widened as he stood in place without making a move.
Expecting to catch thief in the attack and show him his wrath he couldn't do such a thing. Because it was no thief to begin with but it was definitely someone that shocked the blond so much to see. His body trembled at the sight of a girl the same age as him with red hair tied in a short pony tail wearing a familiar bronze circlet bright green eyes who were familiar too. Her attire was a bronze chest plate with bronze gauntlets, brown pants reaching the knees with bronze armor knee pads and brown boots. On her back was a set of familiar weapons that he will recognized anywhere it was the spear, sword and assault rifle combination Milo and the round shield Akouo. For a moment Jaune forgot to breathe at the sight of the girl thinking he was staring at a ghost. It was a member of his former team JNPR and his partner, that person helped him with his training during his stay at Beacon. The person he saw getting killed by the evil amber eyed woman.
"Pyrrha…."
"I'm sorry I didn't meant to bump into you. There's always a crowd at this time in the city. Mistral can be consider among the busiest of the four kingdoms."
"…...…...….."
"Hey...are you okay?" the red head girl noticed tears on his eyes.
She was caught off guard as the blond boy she has bumped in by accident has suddenly hugged her. He pulled her in his arms afraid to let her go and she stood shocked not knowing what to say, what to think, or how to react. Her first reaction was shock never seeing such action coming, the second was embarrassment as her cheeks had a tint of pink in them. She didn't know him and she was hugging her as she was long lost friend of he's and of course that couldn't be because she has never seen him before. This was the first time she was seeing him and she had no idea why she wasn't upset on the contrary she felt flattered. But this person who was a complete stranger to her didn't had the right to do that she was able to take a closer look at him. Still she was having trouble because he was holding her like she meant so much to him, yet her heart was beating faster.
He was around her age with messy blond hair, blue eyes wearing a blue vest with a hoody, white long pants with gray boots. A folded shield on his left arm and a sheathed sword on his back, looking at it the blade looks custom made like her own weapon. Expecting to be the one to break the confusing embrace it was the blond boy who did drying his tears his expression was enough to tell her that he was sorry for what he did.
"Look I'm sorry, I didn't know what came over me" he sounded very convincing on the inside he was so happy to finally see her again even if she was younger from when he met her in his future" I've never met you before I have no right to do that-"
"It's okay you really took me by surprise. Maybe that's your way of meeting people, by hugging them."
"That's really weird and no I don't do that when it comes to meeting new people. I swear I thought you looked like a good friend of mine, you looked a lot like her. Really sorry for confusing you with her."
"After saying that its okay. We all make that mistake of confusing others with people we know. I resemble her that much?"
"Yeah you do, but then again she wouldn't be here. She died not too long ago" Jaune didn't saw nothing wrong with telling her a half truth.
"Oh I'm sorry to hear that" her bright green eyes softened" is it all right if I ask how did she die?"
"Sure she...She got sick, she was my age" yep he has gotten better with lying since she wasn't suspecting anything from her.
"I see I'm sorry again. Where are my manners, I'm Pyrrha, Pyrrha Nikos" she smiled showing her hand to shake it.
"Jaune, Jaune Arc" he smiled back shaking her hand smiling widely" please to meet you."
"Hello Jaune nice to meet you too. I figure it would be right to introduce each other. You already hugged me as I was a close friend, maybe I should try and see if I can become one."
"I have a strong feeling you will become a great friend Pyrrha. I have a hunch for these kind of things."
"I hope you're right Jaune. I see you have a sword and a shield, are you a student from Sanctum?"
"No I'm not from Mistral I'm just traveling around. I'm still going training, I'm from Patron."
"Patron? I've heard of it, that's the village a little south of Vale right?"
"Yeah that's my home its a little big with nice people and strong huntsmen guarding it including my dad and my mom."
"Your parents are huntsmen? That's great that means they help you in your training?"
"They did and I also had some outside help, wouldn't be able to get this far without her" the Arc thinking of his teacher Summer.
"You sound very happy I can tell it meant a lot to you to have been trained by them."
"You bet. What about you? Did your parents trained you too?" the blond stood in thought at the realization" now that I think about it, I never asked Pyrrha about her parents or anything about her training. Some friend and partner I turned out to be."
"My parents are from a wealthy class but they aren't huntsmen. Because they had the money, they were able to afford professionals trainers to help me on my training."
"Trained by professionals that must be a great experience. I think its nice to learn about different types of training, I kind share that experience with my teacher we always travel together."
"Different types of training?" the red head girl sounded interested" like what?"
"There's meditating, its a good exercise to help you control your aura flow. There's also meditating under a waterfall, but I wouldn't recommend it" Jaune shivered remmebering when the Rose huntress taught him how to resist the freezing waters of such.
"That really sounds interesting I kind of heard of meditating but I never try it. The one under the waterfall it sounds like a good way to catch a cold."
"Like I said I wouldn't recommend it. I had a cold for days and it wouldn't stop" his silly expression made her chuckled, that smile of her he has really missed it.
"Looks like its working. We are getting along so well" she smiled.
"I know right? Instant friendship seal approved" both chuckled he already knew the answer to his upcoming question because the red head was four times champion there" so Pyrrha, do you go to Sanctum training school?"
"Yes this is actually my second year only five more years to graduate."
Jaune knew about Sanctum been a school for trainee huntsmen and huntresses. But it wasn't similar to Signal combat academy since the course its only three years. Students start their training there when they turn fourteen. They graduate when they turn seventeen and he remembered Ruby from his future telling him Yang graduated from Signal and the same with her. In the young Rose's case she skipped two years ahead thanks to Ozpin in order to enter Beacon with her older sister. In Sanctum's case it was a training school that the education period is six years, longer than Signal or any other training school. They entered when they turn eleven and graduate when they turn seventeen, he already knew Pyrrha graduated from it when she was the right age. She also competed in the Mistral regional championship where she won four times. It was the tournament where students from both Sanctum and Haven Academy can compete in order to sharpen their skills and give them more combat experience.
Haven Academy was just like Beacon a school where already experienced and trained huntsmen would go to receive preparation in both combat and education. The time period was four years and they're only allow to enter when they're seventeen. Ozpin made the exception of that rule when he allowed Ruby to enter his school and Jaune still wondered why he did such thing? Not that he was doubting Ruby's skill she has proven to be quite the skilled huntress in training even if she was two years younger. Haven was also allow to participate in the Vital tournament along with Beacon in the Vale kingdom, Mantle Academy in the kingdom of Atlas and Shade Academy in the kingdom of Vacuo. Those were the main huntsmen school that were allow to compete in the tournament held once a year.
"Its pays to be knowledgeable. Pyrrha did said knowledge is power and that power can leads to experience" he smiled remembering his partner's words.
"Five more years? Sounds like you have a lot of work ahead of you."
"I know but the knowledge will be necessary to prepare myself to become a skill huntress."
"Any future plans Pyrrha?"
"I would like to offer my services to the people. I want to become a full train huntress and fulfill the duty to protect Remnant."
"That's a great goal" Jaune smiled wondering if things will be the same when they enter Beacon" will she become my partner again? I know I change the time line and its obvious things are going to different in the future. What if she doesn't enter Beacon? What if I don't enter Beacon? Oh man this whole time traveling thing is so complicated. At this rate I might become a full train huntsman without entering a school, I don't want that. I want to have a partner, I want to have a team. I don't have to be the leader of it, I just want to be in one."
"Jaune?" Pyrrha got worried noticing the blond boy looked like he was having a lot on his mind, maybe a mental argument with himself" are you all right?"
"Yeah I'm okay why wouldn't I be? I know I look like I'm completely lost and that's because I am completely lost. I have no idea where I'm going, this is my first time in Mistral."
His comment has made her laughed and he blushed, his heart beat faster. That laugh of hers it was just like the Beacon dance when she saw him wearing the dress as the promise he made to her if she doesn't find a date. To this day he still think it was ridiculous that someone beautiful and talented like her wasn't asked by no one to go to the dance. It was like the end of Remnant Pyrrha was beautiful, smart, skilled with a nice body. Yes the Arc wasn't stupid he has noticed her body and it was sexy with a nice chest and long legs. There were times he wasn't oblivious and dense and his partner was one heck of a girl if the boys weren't interested in her maybe they were gay. And he very well knew he wasn't like that.
"I'm sorry Jaune but the way you said it, I found it funny. You don't have a clue where you're going?"
"Its not that Mistal isn't a big city" his sarcasm worked seeing that she smiled in return.
"If you like I can show you around, I grew up in this city."
"Yes please! I don't want to run around in circles" he couldn't be happier that she finally said it.
"Follow me then and try not to get lost" she smiled at him and that smile had a hidden meaning as she was teasing him?
Most likely yes, but the young blond wouldn't want it any other way.
(Time skip)
Hours passed and Jaune was truly impressed seeing the sights of the Mistral kingdom. Pyrrha proved the truth of her intentions showing him around the city she took him to all the important places. The public library, the police station, the many food stores and department stores that forms part of the Mistral shopping district mall and other tourist attractions. The museum of history featuring paintings retelling events from the founding of the kingdom to the great war among others. The statues were something to look at and be in awe about. He was certain by now Mistral was more of an amazing city, even better than Vale, his home village or Patch. It wasn't the size but it had so many things it was no wonder it was among the most populated cities of the four kingdoms. But to the young Arc that was just a bonus, the real reason why he was happy had nothing to do with visiting the city.
Sure he needed to know about the most popular places in Mistral so he knew where to start his investigation. But that wasn't the main reason for him to be this happy, his duty to Ozpin wasn't something to feel joy it was a responsibility that he was obligated for the sake of everyone. It was because he was with Pyrrha, with her. The idea that he was spending time with her again just like the days from his future brought him so much joy. Having her by his side again will bring him tears but he won't shed them, he will smile instead. The times when they were partners when they were part of team JNPR only ones missing were Ren and Nora. Those memories were returning to the blond, being al chatty with the red head girl. Their final stop was the park which it was a couple of streets near Haven academy. They got seated in one of the elegant benches as they resumed their conversation with some laughter to add.
"You're a second year and you have already accomplish so much. Its not everyday you become a top student on your first year" Jaune smiled but he felt like he was kissing up to her too much even if he should knowing how good she is.
"I'm planning to compete in the Mistral regional tournament. Sanctum always held the preliminaries to chose the students that will compete. I will be volunteering."
"You'll do great Pyrrha I mean, I can tell just by looking at you that you will qualify."
"Maybe I want you to be certain that I have what it takes" the red head smiled at him" if its all right with you Jaune, would you like to have a sparing match with me?"
"A sparing match?" the blond smiled looking so eager and anxious" right now? Sure let's do it. I'm always ready for a fight."
"I think this spot will do" the Sanctum student looked around the park noticing there wasn't many people present, and also they had plenty of space for their match.
"I'm going to fight Sanctum's rookie sensation I'm honored" the young Arc took Excalibur and opened Crocea Mors shield.
Pyrrha smiled at his compliment taking Akouo and Milo. Her attack weapon Milo changed to sword mode looks like she wanted to fight him on even ground. She hasn't changed a bit still the respectable and honored fighter she was from his future. Then Jaune thought if at her age has she developed her semblance yet? Because if she has then he was going to be in big trouble. During his sparring matches from his future she hold back a little when they started the training, but after that it was a pain in the backside. With her semblance of polarity she was able to prevent his attacks from reaching her with the addition that she can throw her own weapons like homing projectiles and they will always reach their target thanks to her ability of magnetism. Point is if this Pyrrha was as skilled as the one from his time, than he was going to get a run for his money.
"Are you ready Jaune?" the red head girl smiled in anticipation.
"As I'll ever be" he smiled back not knowing if he was eager or just nervous" I really hope I know what I'm getting myself into."
Pyrrha made the first move with a quick thrust only to be blocked by Jaune's shield. The blond countered swinging Excalibur horizontally but the red head blocked with her own shield. The match turned into a quick bout of thrusting their swords it seemed both were as fast and skilled. The green eyed girl smiled looks like she was right when she first laid eyes on the blond, he was skilled too. She was able to realized that he has gotten some hard training whoever his parents were and his teacher they have done a good job. Then she decided to take thing to a different level changing Milo to spear mode increasing the range of the weapon and its strike more efficient. Jaune gasped seeing the transformation of the weapon and quickly went to the defensive using his shield to blocked a strong thrust. He went for the offensive swinging his sword but it never made contact with his opponent instead, the blade went the opposite as it a mysterious force was behind it.
"Looks like I was right, she has her semblance. I knew this match was going to be a pain but that doesn't mean I'm not going to enjoy it."
The young Arc took some distance from the skilled red head changing Excalibur to rifle mode he fired a couple of rounds they were blocked using Akouo. Pyrrha countered with the same maneuver changing Milo to a rifle fired the same amount of dust shells. The blond used his shield only to be slammed to the ground. His blue eyes widened seeing the reason why he was knocked down the red head has used her shield throwing it like a projectile and it returned to her like Summer's weapon in boomerang mode. But that was possible because she was using her semblance to guide the shield towards him and back to her hand. As he took a look at her, there was a glint in her bright green eyes. There enjoyment in her face looks like she was having fun with this match. Jaune decided to make a risky move changing his weapon to grenadier mode and fire one of the small grenade shells.
As expected the Sanctum rookie sensation used Akouo to shield herself but she wasn't expecting an explosion that sent her flying and her shield thrown aside. This was his chance changing Excalibur to sword mode he charged straight at her giving her enough time to change Milo to sword mode and blocked the coming strike. Then their eyes met and they were able to understand each other through this match even when they just met. They already felt a big respect towards the other, as opponents. For Jaune this brought him some strong nostalgia remembering all the sparring matches he had with the red head champion. Even when she was just twelve in this time and period he met her she was still as skilled as he remembers. Taking the chance that she didn't had her shield he went for a merciless attack that made Pyrrha defend. The blond even used his shield to attack using the shield bash.
"Can't let her get Akouo" the Arc was aware having her shield gives an even bigger advantage over him.
It seemed Pyrrha figured out what were his intentions by attacking her without catching a break. He didn't wanted her to retrieve her shield, it made her smiled at his cleverness. But finding an opening on the blond turned out to be easier than she thought as she changed Milo to spear mode to blocked all of his attacks. The Arc gasped when he saw her using the spear to lift herself away from him and into Akouo's way. Using her polarity the shield returned to her, she followed with dodging incoming fire from the blonds weapon in rifle mode. Both charged changing their weapons to a sword using one attack that seemed to be the one to determine the winner. Jaune's attack was blocked and Pyrrha countered jumping in the air changing her weapon back to rifle mode and he did the same as she landed next to him. Their weapon facing the other it was a moment to be capture it in a photograph. Neither pressed the trigger as their eyes met once more by the close proximity Jaune felt he was about to blush.
"I haven't been this close to her since...That day…." his blue eyes softened remembering when she kissed him during the attack on Vale.
"Excellent Jaune!" she sheathed back her weapons" you're a worthy opponent my compliments to your parents and your teacher, they've done a pretty good job."
"I still need more training. You had the advantage over me with your polarity."
The red head's eyes widened before she smiled" I see you noticed my semblance."
"At first I thought you had some sort of device to control your shield from returning to you but then I saw when you managed to pushed my attack away. You made my sword changed directions, magnetism was the only thing I could think of" the Arc decided to come up with the first part since he already knew it was her semblance that controlled Akouo from returning to her.
The Sanctum student gave a chuckled at his comment watching sheathed back his weapon and his shield been folded back" I always like meeting new opponents to test my skills, I want to continue doing my best."
"Same here they say real battle is the best experience needed."
"Likewise" Pyrrha was enjoying the blond company so much" I never ask you Jaune, you say you're from Patron but what school are you attending?"
"Um well...I'm not attending any school for the moment."
"Really? I know you're skilled but even the most skill students need the necessary knowledge and the experience that a training school has to offer."
"Yeah I know its just…." the Arc was scratching the back of his head" I don't know if I should tell her about my job working for Ozpin. I know I can trust her but this information is important."
"Jaune….?" Pyrrha didn't know why he looked quiet and nervous all of the sudden.
The sounds of sirens caught their attention when they turned to the streets they saw so many police cars heading the other way. It was going to be a busy day for the Mistral police department.
"What was that all about?" asked the young blond.
"That's strange Mistral's crime rate isn't that high. Whatever is happening must be something big."
"Let's check it out" Jaune was determined to find out.
"What? But we're only training students not official huntsmen. We will only get in the way, this is something that we should leave to the police to handle not take it upon ourselves."
"Seriously Pyrrha you're the rookie sensation of Sanctum and you already know I'm good. I'm sure the two of us can handle anything that they can throw at us."
The red head chuckled at his attitude" I suppose it won't hurt to check what's going on."
(Scene change)
Both teens ran through the streets they weren't able to see the police cars but they could hear the loud sound of the sirens. But they eventually reached the location simply because they saw a lot of people present with the police vehicles in the middle of the street. They all hand their guns pointed to a large building ahead. The golden letters written above the front automatic doors" Mistral Kingdom Bank". That quickly both Jaune and Pyrrha realized this was a bank robbery. Judging from the many police units present the situation was really serious. It was the red head Sanctum student who thought that maybe it was a hostage situation, it will explain the many numbers of the enforcers. The safety of the people been held hostage was first above everything else. If that was the case then she was right all along, they weren't needed here. This was a job for the police not two training students.
"You are surrounded, release the hostages and come out with your hands up!" spoke an officer through speaker box.
"Hostages, so its that bad" said the young Arc.
"We should go. The police can handle this."
"We can't sit out and do nothing."
"This job is only for the police Jaune not us. I don't like it any more than you. It doesn't matter how skilled we have gotten, we're still training students not huntsmen."
"What if I tell you I have a plan?"
"All right let's hear your plan."
"We'll go inside, let them capture us and we wait until they have been taken out."
"…."
"Eh...It's not that good isn't it?"
"You want us to enter the bank, get capture by the kidnapers and just wait for them to get shot by the police? Because I highly doubt they're going to surrender and come out quietly. It looks like they're giving the police a hard time. How could that be consider a good plan Jaune? It's crazy" the red head thought he was just acting stupid and crazy because at least he knew he was a good fighter.
"That's because I haven't mention the other part of my plan. My secret weapon that will be the one who will take care of those kidnapers, not caring their numbers" the young blond gave a cocky grin.
"A secret weapon?" Pyrrha stood curious and interested.
Much to her surprise the Arc has made a crystal the size of a human head appeared before her" my secret weapon…."
"What is it?" now she stood in pure thinking the crystal was beautiful.
"My semblance."
"You have a semblance? Why didn't you use it in our sparring match?" honestly the young red head felt guilty when she used her polarity on him when he hasn't use his semblance on her.
"Because my semblance can be very dangerous if I use it on people. I will only use it on Grimm. This one I'm about to summon is very agile, fast and her aim is no laughing matter she will hit her target no matter how far it is" Jaune smiled holding the crystal remembering when he managed to summon her a year ago.
"Best of all Behemoth King has a companion" he chuckled turning to Pyrrha who was still lost in the sight of the pretty shinning crystal" okay Elfy I need your help."
With those words spoken the crystal shattered, much to the red head's surprise. The crystal was gone but in its place was a bright light that quickly vanished and something stood in the place where the crystal stood. Pyrrha was dumbfounded staring at a person. It was a girl with white blondish hair tied in braids, hazel eyes, long pointy ears wearing a short brown cloak with a hood with a light yellow top that was part of a green vest with a large black belt that followed with brown shorts. Long knee length brown boots with black leather gloves her weapon was pretty clear a long yellow bow with her quiver of arrows located behind her waist. The red head girl didn't know what to think so his semblance was summoning people that was something she hasn't heard before. Maybe she needed to read more when it comes to semblance because to her it was rare hearing about one that can summon.
"This is your semblance?" she was still in awe at the sight of the archer girl.
"Yeah, its called crystal summoning and its been in my family. We can talk about that later right now" the blond turned to the elven archer" Elfy I want you to take vintage point from that building over there, wait for us to enter that building, use your toxin extract on the armed people. But don't use too much of it just a little, enough to paralyze them" the Arc knew her toxin extract was effective that could kill anyone, her poison arrows are very lethal.
"Understood master Jaune, will you signal me to attack?"
"Your call Elfy I know I can trust you" he smiled and the elf archer gave a nod.
"Elfy?" Pyrrha stood watching her leave.
"That's not really her name its how I chose to call her, like a nickname. When I first summoned her I asked for her name and she said she was called Elf so I decided to call her Elfy for friendly terms. She seems to like it. Okay let's go."
Honestly the red head was feeling unsure of doing this. It was true they were just training students and this wasn't their responsibility to do. The police should be doing this not them. But seeing his determination there was something about him that she couldn't refuse, it felt almost familiar maybe it was contagious. Not knowing what it was she chose to follow him which meant they were going to pass the police armed units and they weren't going to let them enter the bank just like that. They arrived at the bank when they were spotted by the law enforcers. Jaune turned to the roof of a building that was on the other side of the street of the bank. He spotted the elven archer standing at the top she has taken a bottle with the toxin extract and spread it to some of her arrows. She was now on stand by waiting for him and his red head friend to enter the building.
"Stop!" called the lead officer at the teens" do not make a move we have a hostage situation keep off your distance from the building!"
"Jaune are you sure you know what you're doing?" asked the worried Pyrrha.
"Honestly no, but don't freak out we're going to that bank."
"I won't repeat myself, keep off your distance from the building this is for your own safety!"
The doors to the bank opened and before they realized what happened they got dragged inside. The lead officer told the rest of the police to hold their fire in order to avoid harming the teens. Jaune and Pyrrha stood shocked now it hit them they were in the bank and saw a lot of people lying on the floor with their arms behind their head. The masked robbers didn't wasted time removing their weapons Jaune losing his Crocea Mors shield and Exaclibur and the same with Pyrrha losing Milo and Akouo. The robbers pointed their guns at the teens and the Arc knew there was nothing they could do without endangering the lives of the hostages. That's why the only thing to do is to stay put and wait for his summon creature Elf to make her move. He smiled he knew the could trust the archer, he gave the red head a glance as he was telling her that everything will be all right.
"Look what we have here?"
"You kids are in the wrong place at the wrong time" spoke another robber.
"Kids with weapons like these?" another said checking their gear" they're definitely huntsmen."
"They looked too young to be."
"We're only training students" replied Pyrrha.
"You thought you could play heroes and stop us?" said the leader" kids like you should stay at school."
"Cocky brats" one of them chuckled.
"Take them with the hostages" leader shook his head at the teens" what a bunch of fools."
"Boss we better hurry and get the money out of here. We have to give our payment to Black Fist so they can continue with their faunus operation."
"Black Fist? Faunus operation?" the gears in Jaune's head were moving connecting the dots" this is important information I need, these robbers are connected to the kidnapping and the faunus murders. Who would have thought coming here I will find what I'm looking for."
"Would you shut the hell up!? I know already stop bringing it up so everyone here finds out, stupid moron" growled the leader" all right if we finish loading the lien then get ready to leave and bring the heavy fire on the cops."
"Jaune….?" Pyrrha got worried at the situation.
"Don't worry Elfy won't let me down, I have a feeling she's going to make her move right about..."
"AH!"
"Now."
The sound of the crystal windows of the bank as something hit the shoulder of the leader. Two of the robbers were also shot they panicked thinking that the police has opened fire, but they were wrong. They got hurt by arrows and that wasn't all, as soon as the projectiles came contact with their skin they were feeling dizzy and it was making it harder for them to move. That was Jaune's cue to act as he picked Pyrrha's weapon handing them to her and he did the same with his weapon. The people panicked seeing the robbers getting wounded while the teens were fighting the rest of. They eventually got shot by more arrows. Soon they have been defeated while the red head told the hostages to leave they couldn't be so relief to know they were safe. When she turned to the young blond smiling really happy with his crazy plan she gasped. The Arc was moving the arrow on the right shoulder of the leader making him scream.
"Jaune what are you doing!? It's over we won!"
"Not until this guy talks. All right tell me what you know what's your connection with this Black Fist and the faunus victims?"
"I ain't telling you anything brat, ah! Stop!" he screamed as the teen kept on moving the arrow worsening the wound, with the small amount of the toxin extract in his body it was hard to move a muscle.
"I'm not fond of torture so this is harder for me than it is for you. Start talking or I'll push the arrow deeper into your skin."
"Okay fine just stop it!" he felt relief as the blond boy stopped moving the projectile pierced in his shoulder" I hate those freaks, they deserve to die…."
"The faunus?" Jaune glared he didn't like his comment for hating the species.
"My boys and I were just collecting some payment for Black Fist, they hate the faunus more than me. You give them the lien and they will hunt those freaks for me or anyone else that hates them."
"So they're like mercenaries that hunt faunus" said Pyrrha horrified by the information.
"What else do you know about Black Fist?"
"Not much aside for their hatred for the freaks" the leader was able to grin" you got guts kid I like that. Tell you what I will reward you with telling you extra information on them. I over heard some fellow anti faunus saying Black Fist has a big operation going on at Vacuo."
"According to history of the four kingdoms Vacuo is the most populated with faunus" the red head was shocked realizing that whatever Black Fist was planning was nothing good for the species.
"What is this operation?" Jaune kept his interrogation.
"Your guess is as good as mine kid, I know nothing of it. But knowing Black Fist's hatred I'm pretty sure it has something to do with a lot of dead freaks."
The blond was about to press the arrow until Pyrrha stopped him because the police arrived at the bank after they checked on the escape hostages. They took the downed robbers along with the leader and the two teens were eventually held for questioning. Jaune was not worried about the officers questioning him but the operation this anti faunus group called Black Fist. The fact they were mercenaries who will accept money from other people who hate the species to do jobs that will harm them, even kill them. He needed to send a text to Ozpin immediately so he can know about this important piece of information. As they left the bank he smiled spotting his summon Elf the elven archer stood on the roof giving an approval nod that she has done her job right. The blond smiled proud of his summon eventually the archer vanished her time ran out turning back to a crystal and vanishing.
(Time skip)
After the police were done with questioning the two teens the Mistral news network came. Jaune eventually told the events of the bank robbery how he and his red head companion took down the six masked men saving the hostages. Though he the blond didn't minded sharing the information with the media not like he care who was going to be watching the news. He thought it was the right thing to do helping the police. Once that was over he decided to invite Pyrrha to a fast food restaurant because both got hungry. It was one of those burger joints where many people will visit, especially teenagers. After that they decided to take a walk on the streets while the sun was setting in it was going to be dark soon. Nevertheless today has been a good day for the Arc getting valid information on his assignment on his first day. Eventually they arrived back at the park where they had their sparring match.
The blond took his scroll typing the message for the headmaster, his report for his investigation. He smiled remembering he did a job well done his first time in the kingdom of Mistral and was able to get the information he needed on the mercenary anti faunus group. Of course he knew he wouldn't been able to get it without the help from the red head girl from Sanctum Academy. Jaune finally finished typing the message and decided to give it a final check.
To: Ozpin
From: Agent Arc
Report: I found out from a group of bank robbers that they have been stealing money in order to pay this mercenary group called" Black Fist" they're anti faunus and they will accept lien from anyone who has a grudge with the faunus. There's a mention of a big operation Black Fist has been planning in Vacuo. I'll be on stand by awaiting your orders.
"Thank you for the burger Jaune, it was very good" Pyrrha spoke getting his attention away from the electronic device.
"No problem we we're both hungry and I think it's not nice to let a pretty girl die of hunger."
His comment made the red head girl smiled as her cheeks got red, the same color as her hair" thank you. But I still think you shouldn't have spent lien on me, I do have some."
"A true gentlemen will always treat a lady to dinner, never letting her pay."
"I see then I won't say another word about the matter" she smiled again this time because he was so polite.
"I'm just glad we were able to help those people at the bank. Thank goodness nobody got hurt."
"Except for the robbers" the red head made the comment that made him chuckled.
"I guess that's true but they were the bad guys so its okay if they got hurt."
"Say Jaune? They way you fought those robbers it looks like you have a lot of fighting experience. I was able to tell too when we had our match. If you had an effective training you would still fight with some hesitation if it was your first time fighting a real battle but I notice how you fought me and those robbers. You're eyes were focused there was nothing that could break that concentration and your body language says you have fought many times before."
"I knew Pyrrha was observant but this, maybe in this time line she's way more observant than usual" the Arc scratched the back of his head" I guess I have some experience."
"Is it okay if you share some of your fighting experience with me?" Pyrrha looked at him anxious she thought she could learn something from him.
"No surprise she would asked me that. She's still a trainee so she still hasn't fought any Grimm yet" the blond gave a nod" sure I see nothing wrong with it. I have fought some Grimm-"
"You fought Grimm!?" the Sanctum student stood in shock" but you're a trainee like me you shouldn't be fighting them."
"I've been traveling with my teacher for years. We eventually ran into Grimm and she always watched over my progresses, that's how I was able to sharpen my skills."
"Experience form live combat against Grimm. I suppose that kind of training is effective but very dangerous, have you gotten hurt while traveling?"
"Nah my teacher would never allow it she was always there for me and overprotective" Jaune's blue eyes softened thinking of Summer.
"Is something wrong?" obviously the rookie sensation saw his saddened expression.
"It's just...A few years ago we we're in this dangerous mission she accepted and things didn't go well. She got hurt bad, and ended up in a coma she hasn't woken up since."
"I'm sorry Jaune I shouldn't be bringing this topic, I feel stupid for making you tell me."
"It's okay Pyrrha you're not to blame you didn't know about my teacher."
"I'll change the subject then. How long have you been fighting Grimm?"
"Since I was six."
"What!?" the red head was even more shocked than the last time" but but, but how!? You've been fighting them at such a young age?"
"Well the first time I was four it was a Beowulf but I didn't fought it. I saved a girl from getting hurt by it and my mom was the one who killed it. I was lucky she arrived just in time."
"That's..That's..." she was still at a loss for words.
"My first Grimm battle was when I was six I managed to kill a Beowulf" he smiled remembering when he accompanied Yang to the White forest and when he met Qrow after he killed the two beaowulf.
"Unbelievable…."
"Pretty much I've been fighting Grimm while traveling with my teacher whenever she was training me."
"It's no wonder why you fight so effectively. All that combat experience turned you into a better fighter. This makes me happier I fought you" she smiled.
"Hey are you saying you weren't happy fighting me before telling you?" the Arc pretended he was upset.
"I said happier" she chuckled while he laughed" after hearing your experience I guess there was nothing to worry about when we were at the bank. I honestly thought your plan was crazy but I guess you knew what you were doing."
"My plan was crazy...And stupid" Jaune blushed scratching the back of his head.
"Not at all. It was crazy to me but I wouldn't call it that. You planned ahead when you summoned that archer knowing you were going to need someone who is good at long range attacks to back us up, you made the right call using her."
"Yeah Elfy's aim is truly something she can hit a target from very far away."
"Your semblance is also something that has caught my attention. I never thought that there will be something like summoning people."
"I'm amaze that I have a semblance like it. I found out I'm the first of my family to unlock it."
"Really?" Pyrrha stood in awe hearing the revelation.
"Well I'm the first one but there was already someone else who unlocked it before so yeah I'm really the second" the blond remembered his discussion with his father.
Jaune walked with John the hallway of ancestry. It was a part of the Arc household where there was all kinds of information regarding the descendants of the family. From books, paintings, statues anything about the past Arcs was store in this place. This wasn't the first time the young blond has come here he has been brought before by either his father or mother to always remember their ancestors and all the achievements they have done for the better of the people of Remnant. The father and the son reached the end of the hallway they stopped at a monument. It looked very impressive standing at 6'6 wearing knight armor with a muscled body. The statue was holding both Crocea Mors shield and sword his stance was showing the shield on the front and the sword doing a vertical attack. The young Arc remembers always being in awe every time he looks at it, the structure and craftsmanship was very impressive.
"Here we are, Arthuro Arc" John said in a tone full of pride.
"That's him all right. Behemoth King mentioned him that he used to serve under him as well as the rest of the summons. I know he was very important to our family but who was he?"
"I'm always more than happy to give you history lessons regarding the Arc lineage. Arthuro is more than important to our legacy son, he's the one who created the family."
"Created….? You mean…." Jaune's eyes widened realizing the meaning behind the detail.
"He was the first Arc and the first to make a legend of himself. He started it all for our family" resumed John while his son nodded in approval" he was also the first one to developed the semblance of crystal summoning. According to historic records he made a pact with the creatures that they will always aid him whenever he may need their help."
"That's really something" the young blond stood in awe" so I'm basically the second of the Arc family to developed the semblance?"
"That's pretty much true but unlocking our semblance its no easy task. The fact you unlocked it at the age of ten its truly a miraculous achievement."
"How old was Arthuro when he unlocked it?"
"According to records he was around eighteen. That means you have surpassed him when it comes to the age" the older Arc smiled patting the boy on his head" Arthuro made the pact with the summon creatures for the well being of the people and the world. The records mentions a total of twenty creatures that accepted his pact."
"Twenty?" Jaune stood in thought" does that mean I'll be able to summon all of them?"
"I wish I knew the answer to that question son, but I don't known. Its hard to tell a semblance that only two Arc members have unlocked. The historical records doesn't mention anything of the summoning creatures, no information regarding their identities or their abilities. The only way to find out about them is for you to summon them for the first time."
"I get it, so its up to me to find out who they are."
"To me it doesn't matter if you don't summon all of them. You have already made me proud a long time ago whether you have unlock the semblance or not. Don't ever forget that son."
"I know, thanks dad" he smiled feeling embarrassed.
"I'm glad you have been acknowledged by your father" Pyrrha smiled staring at the blond" its a great feeling when all of your training and achievements have paid off and you get recognize for them."
"Yeah I couldn't be any happier. But that's how it is when it comes to my semblance I can only know about until I summon them for the first time. So far, I have summoned two creatures Behemoth King and Elfy."
"Behemoth King? That sounds like a big creature."
"You have no idea he's huge and he has an ability that he removes his horn and its a spinning round saw I've never seen anything like it. I'm telling you it freaked me out the first time I saw it."
"Sounds very scary I wouldn't want to meet him" she smiled watching him talk with a cheery smile really puts her in a good mood, it was impossible not to smile.
"He is very scary but he's very loyal so that's one thing to be glad for having him on my side."
The red head girl gave a smile" Jaune...I want to thank you for giving me quite the exciting day, never thought I would have so much fun spending time with one person."
"Why would you say that? Don't you have any friends at Sanctum?" the Arc got worried Pyrrha didn't looked timid she would make friends quickly and she still wasn't famous as she was in his time.
"I made a couple of friends but most of them are a bit shy. I don't usually spend too much time with them. You're the first friend I have spent an entire day with, I have found it very enjoyable. I won't mind if we can do this again."
"Same with me I would like to spend another day with you."
"Will you be staying at Mistral?" her bright green eyes were shining hoping he will remain here for a couple of days.
"I..I'm sorry Pyrrha I'm only staying for the day. I have to go tomorrow morning I have business elsewhere."
"I see...That's a shame" she lowered her head" since I have to wake up early tomorrow for school I won't be able to say goodbye Jaune."
"The don't say goodbye its not like we won't see each other again. I have a feeling we will meet again."
"You're right, then let's make your feeling come true" the red head took her scroll" let me give you my scroll number, that way you can call me whenever you like."
"I'll give you my scroll number too. I won't mind if you call me either" the blond opened his device.
"Thank you Jaune" Pyrrha kept her smiled once she closed her scroll" you know, its strange I have met you today and yet, I feel like I have known you for so long. Like I can tell a lot from you just by looking at you. Don't you think its weird?"
"I don't know about that a lot of people say I'm very easy to read. Maybe you're like them who can easily read me with just one glance."
"Maybe you're right but at least I had a wonderful day meeting you and spending it with you" suddenly her bright green eyes widened realizing it has gotten dark" what time is it?"
"Um...It's past six in the evening" the Arc checked the clock on his scroll.
"Oh my dear Monty I'm so late!" she shouted panicked" I have to go home, my parents are probably losing it I'm in big trouble!"
"Oh yeah I know all about angry parents for arriving late."
"Bye Jaune!" she ran waving at him" hope to see you again! Call me!" she was finally gone.
"Bye Pyrrha!" he knew there was no need to bid her farewell she probably didn't heard him.
The smiled never left his face as he left the park heading into the streets. Jaune knew he will have to spend the night at a hotel before leaving Mistral tomorrow. The joy was still in his system he has finally met Pyrrha in this time line and he ha also befriended her five years before meeting her at Beacon. He started wondering how much he has changed in this past and how much will the future change. The Arc kept up on walking ready to call it a night and prepare for the next day planning his next destination, the kingdom of Vacuo.
To be continued
-Yay Jaune has finally met Pyrrha well it should be that obvious when you read the title of the chapter DUH! Also there will be more of Pyrrha in further chapters before entering the canon events.
-New summon for Jaune I already gave a hint last chapter and here it is. The one, the only Elf from Dragon's Crown. Yep she's my favorite character from the four player beat em' up arcade style game. She's the first female summon and won't be the last.
-I have been given so many suggestions for summons its going to be tough deciding which ones to pick its messing with my head so much. There are also summons that the readers seems to have read my mind I'm telling you its like they can see into the future. I will appreciate if you continue giving me more suggestions.
-Once I have a fair amount of summons I will be giving stats and abilities for each so you can learn more about them.
-I know what you're thinking. John said Arthuro made a pact with 20 summons and Jaune can only have 10, what about the other half? That's what you're asking right? Don't worry I have already planned what to do with the other half I will give a small hint. Let's just say Jaune won't be the only Arc who will unlock the summon crystal semblance. That's all I'm going to say.
-I haven't forgotten about the pairing poll Archarem is still going strong. Please keep voting because I might be closing the poll soon.
-As always thank you very much for favs, follows and reviews I really appreciate it.
Next time: Vacuo
