A/N thanks for the reviews and support. There will be a small time skip here. It's towards the end of the school year. Not a lot really happens until this point anyways.

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Wolf's POV

As the sword came down towards Jaune's head he intercepted it. The armored arm was quickly caught in his powerful jaws. He bit and the boy let out a yell of pain.

He was quickly dropped to the floor. Wolf then began circling as Jaune regained his bearings. The blond had come far in the almost six months since coming to beacon.

Where before the boy couldn't do much more than give direction. Now he could take on a more experienced student. With Wolf by his side there wasn't many who could go against them.

Jaune for his part jumped straight back into the fight without hesitation. The two swordman circles each other and Wolf waited for his chance. Once again the swords clashed sending sparks flying.

As Jaune went to block another strike Wolf saw an opening. He rushed forward under the shield and sword. Then jumped up using his full weight to knock the young man over. He bared his teeth at the boy's throat signifying the end of the match.

Goodwitch said," That's the end of the match. Well done Wolf and Mr. Arc. You two will do well in the Vytal festival."

Wolf shifted back to his human form and bowed slightly. While he didn't like the professor he would take the compliment. They were few and far between from the woman.

They went back to their seats at the top of the atrium. Most of the other students weren't paying attention. Wolf couldn't shake that some thing was going to happen. So he was on high alert.

Despite this he had enjoyed his second semester. Where the first semester had been all book and very little field trips or actual combat practice. It felt good to fight again.

That night was going to be the dance before their first mission. Well his team's. He had been on more missions than he could count. It would be good experience for all of them.

Goodwitch said tapping on her screen," We have time for one more spar. Any volunteers?"

The dark grey haired boy from Haven academy raised his hand. Wolf was pretty sure the boy's name was Mercury. Something about the boy made his skin crawl. Another thing was that they never saw the team leader. It made him uneasy.

Goodwitch asked looking to the other side of Jaune," Miss Nikos?"

Pyrrha nodded her acceptance of the challenge. It would be interesting to see how she had improved. She was one of the best fighters in the academy. Not just in their year.

When both of them came out Pyrrha was the only one with a weapon. It seemed this boy from Haven was a hand to hand fighter. That would give Pyrrha somewhat of an advantage. Her semblance would come into play too much however.

The fight began with Neptune going straight for Pyrrha. He tried to land a few hits in. Wolf could see Pyrrha using her semblance to redirect the attacks ever so slightly. There must be metal in his boots.

The boy continued to fight. As Wolf thought he was a heavy hand to hand fighter. It seemed there was some kind of propulsion in his boots. Similar to Yang's gauntlet in her arms. When he used it Pyrrha blocked the strike with shield. Then sent him flying with both the use of her semblance and the strength of her push back.

To everyone's disappointment the boy said," I give up."

Pyrrha who had begun to rush the boy skid to a stop. She asked confused," You don't want to keep fighting?"

He shook his head and replied," Nope I know when I'm beat. Thanks for the fight."

Goodwitch said," Well then. Class is dismissed. We are having the dance tonight. Try not to over do it tonight. Tomorrow you have your first mission."

Ah yes. The dance then the mission. Sometimes he questioned Oz's sanity when making decisions like that. It was not his place to question the huntsman.

Wolf asked as they went towards their dorms," Do you have date, Jaune?"

The blond said blushing," I asked Weiss but she shot me down again. She doesn't want to go with me. Pyrrha has probably already gotten a date. I'll probably just go alone."

That was Wolf's plan as well. Watch from the shadows until Ozpin dragged him from the shadows. Ozpin always dragged him out from shadows. Made him more social.

Wolf said grinning knowingly," We could always go in a group. The two of us could go with Ruby and make it a group."

Jaune thought for a moment. Then he said," We could then at least we won't be alone standing by the punch bowl."

Both of them snickered at the thought. The three of them were the most socially awkward in the school. If anyone would stand by the punch bowl it would be them.

They separated for a time afterwards. Wolf went to his room in Ozpin's tower to change. Some would be going in uniforms. Others would be going in tuxedos. He was going to do something a little different.

As an undershirt he choose a black shirt with grey emblem of two axes crossed on the shoulder. Next he choose black slacks and dress shoes. For a moment he paused in his closet. The jacket was both formal wear and battle wear.

Ozpin had made it for him when he announced Wolf could come to Beacon early. It has been the man's way of saying that he believed in his hound. The jacket itself wasn't what made him reluctant to wear it often. The silver cross just above where his heart would be was. It was the twin to the very same cross Ozpin wore.

The cross like his cane held a special place in Ozpin's heart. So Wolf treated the jacket as such. After putting it on he checked himself in the mirror. His I just rolled out of bed look reminded him of Ozpin's. Both of their hair was untameable no matter what anyone did. His jacket was unbuttoned at the last two top buttons. This revealed a bit of his shirt. It would prevent anyone mistaking him for Ironwood's students. The last thing he grabbed was his sword. Whether they were in school or not. It was better safe than sorry.

Upon leaving his room he found Ozpin waiting on him. The man held in his hand a box. It was not one Wolf could remember the other having before.

Ozpin beckoned him over with a gentle smile. It was like the one that he had given when Wolf had been accepted to Signal. Or when he allowed Wolf to come to Beacon as a student.

Ozpin said opening the box," This was given to me when I was just a boy. For years I have protected this. I know that as I have protected it you will as well."

Ozpin pulled out a bracelet. It was made of an unfamiliar metal. The weight of the bracelet was that of a feather. As he turned it in his hands he could see a symbol on it. It was sword axe crossed over each other. However the longer he held it the symbol began to change. By the time it was done the symbol was that of a wolf.

Ozpin didn't give him time to question it. Instead he tugged at the boy's arm until it was outstretched. Then he put the bracelet on. Immediately it resized to fit him.

Ozpin said nodding, "I know as you will protect it. It will protect you."

What was it? Would could be so important that Oz made sure he had it? Nothing came to mind. Oz still had many secrets that even he didn't know. It was something he had long ago accepted.

Ozpin without saying anything else steered him to the elevator. The ride was taken in silence. Both lost to their thoughts.

Upon reaching the landing he found both Ruby and Jaune waiting for him. They both smiled when they saw him and Ozpin. The man took his leave of them immediately.

Ruby asked noting his attire," What are you wearing?"

He replied pulling slightly as his collar and they began to move into the ballroom," Ozpin made it for me. It's a battle jacket. The inner part of it is made with a special alloy. It's nearly indestructible. Most of the time only military can get their hands on it. Even then only the top brass can afford it. Best part it doesn't hinder my movements."

Ruby was wearing a stylish dress that went down to her knees. Jaune for his part was wearing his school uniform. The other didn't have a lot of money or someone to look after him. It was a bit of a sore subject for his friend.

The first thing he noticed when entering was that everyone was there. Every huntsman and huntress that was participating in the festival. The sheer amount of people made him nervous. In school he avoided being around more than just his usual class. Here he couldn't do that.

Jaune said touching his shoulder," Hey punch bowl."

Standing near the punch bowl sounded perfect. Otherwise he would not last the night. Jaune didn't question it. Instead just led him to the punch bowl.

Ruby for her part went to meet with Weiss. To his surprise the Schnee heiress was city by herself. Wasn't she supposed to be going with Neptune? The blue haired boy?

Said blue haired boy was off to the side talking to Sun. That was one Faunus that Wolf couldn't figure out. He was part monkey but didn't have any hate for humans or hounds. He accepted Wolf for who he was as long as Wolf did the same.

It hit him that Neptune had turned Weiss down. No wonder why she looked so sad. Two and two must have been to put together in Jaune's head as well. The blond boy pushed his cup into Wolf's hands. Then he stalked over anger in his blue eyes. Some small part of Wolf felt bad for the boy. Not a large enough part of him to stop. Just large enough to be acknowledged.

As a girl in a red dress passed him he sneezed turning his head away. As she went past him again something struck him as familiar. He had seen her before. Where he couldn't remember.

He watched as she went back to Mercury. Wolf frowned as he saw Emerald also came up to her. She must have been their team leader. Again it felt odd that this was the first time he had seen her.

His Grim blood was trying to rebel. For the first time not against him. Instead it was against the girl. Some thing about her was so unnatural that even his inner Grim didn't want anything to do with it.

Just as he was going to find Ozpin he noted her leaving. Using his scroll he dialed Ozpin's number and muted Ozpin's side. Then he put it in his jacket.

He would figure out what was going on first. This was just to ensure that no one could counter his claims. Better safe than sorry after all.