Queens play
Chapter 21 the challenge.
Jaune ran full speed towards his opponent shield raised high and ready as Hector and the knight closed in on each other. The Trojan raised his shield and rammed full speed into the knight's own shield. Sparks exploded in a blast as the shields grinded together as both warriors began to clash. Jaune leaned right causing the Trojan to move to his left. As Hector slid across the shield he braced himself stopping his forward momentum and turning to face the knight. Jaune thrusted forward lacing out with his sword aiming for Hectors neck only for the thrust to be knocked aside by the Trojans shield. As he bashed away the strike Hector thrusted his own blade aiming for the knights side only for it to be blocked by Jaune's shield.
The two pulled back their blades and pushed forward with their shield causing both defenses to crash together in sparks again. This was a show of force to see which would fall to the other. Both warriors held fast as they used all their might to push the other back. Hector rotated his blade reversing his grip as he pushed with all his might knocking the knight back and slashed out aiming to knock away the knight's shield. As Jaune was forced back he threw his left leg back into the ground bracing himself as he stopped his slide and slashed out with his blade pairing the Trojans own slash. The blades crashed together with a loud clang as the swords sparked and grinded along one another till they pulled back only to slash out again.
The knight and Trojan clashed with blade and shield again and again refusing to give the other ground not once slowing their pace as they clashed. Jaune was beginning to feel the strain, he knew he was out classed but after what hector said in the beginning of the fight he felt he had to win no matter what. With one last clash the swords locked on each other's shields halting the two warriors as they pushed together and locked eyes. "What's this you look tired." Hector said as he leaned in pushing Jaune back as he craned his back. "Don't tell me this is all you got." He said as a smile formed on the Trojans face.
He broke the lock and slammed his shield into the knight's gut as he stumbled forward.
The strike was heavy carrying both the knight's weight and the force of the Trojans punch. Jaune folded along the edge of the shield as he was lifted into the air and thrown back ten feet. The knight crashed into the ground hard as he rolled back across the marble, he used the momentum of the roll to flip back onto his feet just in time to find the Trojan right on top of him again bringing his blade down. Jaune raised his shield clocking the strike as sparks flew into the air. As Hector's blade grinded across his shield Jaune thrusted forward lancing at hectors gut only for his strike to be blocked by the Trojans shield.
The knight shot back to his feet and shield bashed at the Trojan trying to knock him away only for Hector to slam his pommel into the shield stopping it. The two locked again as Hector forced Jaune back as he started to push the knight back down. The knight grit his teeth as he held back the Trojan as he tried to get back up. "Really this is all you can do, I am starting to think this was a mistake to even requesting this battle." Hector said in a board tone as he shifted into the knight's guard sliding past his shield and looping his arm under the knight's sword arm and lifted him over throwing the knight back across the arena. Jaune was taken by surprise as he flew through the air, he hadn't expected the grapple let alone the Trojans strength.
He crashed back into the ground again as he hit the marble floor with a heavy thump as he felt the air get forced out of his lungs. "Shit!" he cursed as he gasped for air as he slowly got back to his feet to see as the Trojan stood at the same spot not once moving as he watched him with a board gaze. "Let's call the match, if this continues you will just humiliate yourself." Hector said dryly as he turned to Glynda with the same board gaze. Jaune was pissed this bastard was acting so high and mighty and it was really getting on his nerves. He wanted to win, he was done being the loser he had to win. As he began to get up he felt it his aura was beginning to resonate through his body, it was a warm feeling that made him feel strong. He looked over to see Hector sigh as he was looking at Glynda. "Profess..." But as he started he heard Jaune laughing drawing his attention back to the knight.
"What's so funny?" Hector slowly began to raise his shield. "Nothing, it's just this is the first time someone actually tried to run away from me in a fight." Jaune slowly stood back up as he locked eyes with the Trojan. Jaune wasn't going to lose he could feel it his aura was giving him the power he needed. Hector raised a brow at the knight's words as he looked up to see that Jaune's aura was at about ¾ while his own was still full. "Please boy just stop, this is embarrassing." Hector said as he lowered his shield as he looked the knight over trying to understand what he was doing. "Really, then why not keep going, let's see if this fight is a mistake." Jaune said rotating his blade in his hand as he took a deep breath.
"You really want everyone to see you get beat down don't you?" Hector brought his shield up and readied himself to cut Jaune down. "Sorry but you're the one that's going to get beat down." The knight didn't raise his shield he just stared defiantly at the Trojan. That didn't sit right with Hector so he wasn't going to give Jaune a chance to even defend and he was going to destroy him. The Trojan shot forward at full speed closing the distance between himself and the knight in secants and slash out horizontally aiming for Jaune's throat. As his blade closed it he was surprised to find his strike paired by the knight as he threw a punch with the point of his shield like a gauntlet and slammed it into Hectors gut stopping him mid sprint. Jaune didn't know what happened but he was able to see Hectors moves, he was even able to predict Hectors movements. He didn't know how but his body moved on instinct, intercepting the strike and striking out on his own as he slammed his shield into Hector.
Hector folded in along the edge and point of the shield in the same manner Jaune had when he shield bashed the knight, but the knight's strike carried even more force and he was sent flying back all the way to the arena force field crashing into it hard. All the air in Hector's lungs was forced out as he fell back down to the marble floor in a heap as he slowly tried to get back to his feet. His legs were shaking from the force resonating throughout his body as he tried to stand back up. He looked over to see Jaune still staring at him defiantly as he lifted his sword aiming it at the Trojan and smiled.
"You were right about one thing this was a mistake." He paused as he took his stance again. "Because you are going to lose." He said as he charge forward full speed. Hector grit his teeth and shot forward to intercept him as he glared at the knight. The two clashed again ramming into each other sending sparks flying through the air as their shields grinded along each other and the two warriors came face to face, both glaring as they pushed into each other. Hector used all his might to try and push Jaune back only for the knight to hold his ground and push forward knocking the Trojan back as their lock broke.
Hector brought his sword up slashing forward only for the strike to be paired as the knight punched out with his shield forcing the Trojan to go on the defensive as he began to get pushed back. He threw his shield up blocking the knight's strikes and pairing what he could as he began to lose ground and slowly was edged back toward the arena force field. He growled and dove to the side rolling away as he shot back to his feet and lunged at the knight's side only for Jaune to turn and slam his shield into the Trojans face sending him stumbling back dazed.
Jaune then slashed out leaving a gash across the Trojans chest piece as she stumbled away. Hector growled as he and Jaune began to clash again. The two slashed and blocked each and every strike that came their way as they battled. The two had been stationary for the last minute not once giving the other ground as they locked blades again. Both pushed into each other glaring as they held the other back. "What the hell happened to you?!" Hector growled out in glee as a dark grin spread across his face as he locked eyes with the knight.
"Nothing I just didn't like that arrogant attitude of yours, it pisses me off." The knight pushed back against the Trojan as he began to force Hector to crane back as he began to fall to the knight's strength. Hector just laughed as he brought his knee up slamming it into the knight's gut knocking him back. The Trojan took the opportunity as he slammed his shield into the knight's gut again sending him stumbling back. Jaune didn't fall though he braced himself and righted his stance quickly as the Trojan closed in again and began to release a flurry of slashes. Jaune blocked all he could as he took several small slashes across his arms and legs as they slowly chipped into his aura.
He cursed at how much faster the Trojan had gotten as he dived past him into a roll then back to his feet behind the Trojan and slashed out cutting into his back cutting some more of Hector's aura away. He passed a glance over to the monitor to see he and hector only had about ¼ of their aura left meaning they needed to deal one last heavy strike to end the match. Jaune back pedaled as Hector turned around with a wide sweeping slash as he missed the knight's throat by a hair. The Trojan growled out as he shot back toward Jaune as he collapsed his shield and took his sword in a two handed grip.
Jaune did the same as he dropped his shield to his hip as he gripped his blade two handed and charged forward toward the Trojan not once wavering. The two closed in on each other and both brought their swords together with a have clang that sent sparks flying as their swords grinded together. They locked one last time pushing into the other glaring into each other's eyes as the grit their teeth and broke from the lock. Hector was knocked back by the force and stumbled losing his footing giving Jaune the opportunity he needed to win as he shifted his blade and slashed out diagonally cutting Hector from his left hip to his right shoulder sending the Trojan flying back to crash back onto the ground as his aura broke and the match ended with a loud bell signaling Jaune's win.
Jaune stood panting as he looked down to Hector who just slowly raised himself up into a sitting position as he looked up to the aura meter in surprise that he lost. Jaune just walked over and reached down to him giving the Trojan a hand. Hector looked at his hand and then Jaune. He sighed and smiled taking the knight hand. "Thank you." He said as the knight helped him up. "Your welcome." He said as the Trojan went to turn only to find the knight still holding him. "What did you mean when you said this fight was requested?" Jaune asked as he tightened his grip on the Trojans. He didn't seem too surprised by the question as he just chuckled.
"Like it sounds someone wanted me to fight you." He said smiling smugly at the knight. "And who would that be?" He asked as his tone darkened and he glared at the Trojan. "Sorry but I was just sent a message that said fight this boy in combat class and an account number that sent me 800 lien." He said as he knocked the knight hand away as he walked back to his seat. "Just know you have made an enemy out of someone so you best keep on guard." Hector said and waved as he walked back up to the stands.
Jaune sighed as he turned away and began to make his way out of the arena and back to his own seat.
Glynda had begun to talk now as she asked if any more students would like to request a battle now as a bunch of the people in the stands started shouting out wanting to request fights after watching Jaune and Hector go at it. Jaune wasn't really listening though as he made his way back up to his seat as he thought about what Hector just said. 'I have made an enemy.' He thought as he slowly made his way up into the stands. 'What the hell does any of that mean.' He thought as he rubbed his head as he made his way to his seat.
As he continued to think about what Hector said he began to worry if this had anything to do with the person who attacked him on Saturday when he came to talk with Glynda. He was only pulled from his thought when a red blur shot into him knocking him to the ground with a thump. "Ow." He said as he looked to see Ruby holding him smiling brightly as she shot up to her feet. "Jaune that was awesome." She cheered as she started to wave her arms about reenacting or what could be called reenacting as she waved her arms around. He just chuckled at her behavior as he stood back up and looked past her to see everyone smiling at him as they all began to walk over.
"Nice job dude that was one hell of a fight." Neptune said as he patted Jaunes shoulder as he started to go on about how cool he looked during the fight. Yang was next who just slugged his should asking where he was hiding all that strength. He just smiled at them as the others walked up. To his surprise Blake gave him some compliments as she smiled at him. He didn't mind that if she had that smile on more often he really wouldn't mind spending time with her. Ren was next and he just gave him a small nod and smile as he looked up to him proudly. Nora, well its Nora she was everywhere just like Ruby she began to wave her arms talking about his fight as she took a spot in front of the little reaper as they began to attack each other.
Pyrrha just smiled brightly at him as she walked to his side resting her hand on his shoulder. "That was spectacular!" She cheered as she pulled him into a hug as she smiled grew. "I told you your skills are improving." She said as she began to lead him back to their seats. Weiss was far more reserved when he sat down next to her she just gave him a small smile as she patted his shoulder. "You did great." Was all she said as she turned back to the arena but still gave him a small nod as she passed a glance from her side. That was more than enough for him though as he smile at her with pride and looked back to the arena.
Glynda was trying to calm the students and transfers as they all were still shouting out who they would like to fight as she seemed to begin to lose her temper. She looked about ready to blow a gasket lucky for everyone Ozpin walked up and smacked his cane across the ground like a judge would do with their hammer in court. "Now, now please do calm down everyone we will get to you when we can so please one at a time." He said as the crowd quieted down and several of the students raised their hands hoping to request a match.
She just looked between the students as she tried to find someone to choose. "For now let's just go with a randomized match and then we can have some more requests." She said getting some groans from the crowd as she began to type into her scroll she gave a look to Ozpin who just sipped at his coffee. "I would like you to take over for me for a bit." She said as he looked down to her as he lowered his cup. "And what would you be doing?" He asked as he looked down to her as she sent him the combat files to set up the matches. "I am going to talk with Jaune." She said as she closed her scroll and began to walk away.
"Good luck." He said as he began to scroll between the students as he tried to find the right match up. Everyone in the stands watched as Glynda left the arena leaving Ozpin to stand in the center alone. "Now instead of doing one v one we will being doing pairs for the next match." The audience all started to mumble some as they shared a few looks before Ozpin raised his hand silencing everyone. "Now let's get these matches going." He said in his ever stoic tone as the main monitor came to life and started to rotate through the pictures of all combatants.
Jaune looked up to the screen in thought as he waited for the next match. 'I need to stay focused on class for now if I start acting weird everyone will start to worry.' He thought with a sigh as he leaned back in his seat as he looked to his sides to see Weiss and Pyrrha as they watched the monitors. He was pulled from his thoughts when he heard Glynda's voice come from his right. "Mister Arc may I talk with you?" She said standing at the stairs watching him. "Sure." He slowly began to get up as Pyrrha looked at him worried while Weiss just sighed. He patted his partners shoulder reassuringly and nodded to Weiss who returned the gesture as he made his way over to the professor.
"Yes what do you need?" He asked as made it to the stairs only for her to gesture for him to follow. As they started he heard Ozpin call out the first pair for the next match. "May Ruby Rose and Weiss Schnee please come to the arena?" The headmaster called out as the knight turned around to see them walking away while Ruby just smiled in his direction and he gave her a thumbs up as she continued on down to the arena. "Now could Jaclyn Frost and Kuro pitch please enter the arena?" Ozpin called as Jaune looked to the monitor to see the other pair. The first girl Jaclyn was a pale skin, platinum blonde hair tied back into a low hanging ponytail with ashy blue eyes. She had on a light blue long sleeved t-shirt, light grey pants and some light looking armor. She had a long length way hexagon chest piece, she had similar designed bracers and a single pouldron on her right arm.
The other girl, Kuro Pitch. She had pale skin like her partner but long straight black hair and dark brown eyes. She was wearing a black jacket similar to Weiss but with no inner color, underneath the jacket she had on a grey sleeveless v neck t-shirt and black jeans. She had far less armor than her partner only wearing a single bracer over her left arm. The pictures didn't give him much to go off of if he wanted to explain what type of fighters they were but he still felt as if something wasn't right. He turned back to follow Glynda as he let out a sigh glad he could talk to her final. 'At least I could get some help now.' He thought and immediately felt bad.
He kind of felt like an asshole for not telling his team, but he really didn't know how to it just didn't seem like the right time yet not with everything that has happened. As the knight and the witch walked out of the arena he could see her look around to make sure they were alone and then turned back to him. "Alright Jaune could you please tell me what you and Mister Priam talked about at the end of your fight." She gave him a concerned stare that he really couldn't refuse. He sighed as he thought for a secant on what he really should start with. 'Guess I should tell her about the dreams too.' He thought as he looked her in the eyes and gave a small nod. "Alright let's start with what Hector said."
Back in the arena.
Weiss stood in the ring as she and ruby prepared for their match watching their opponents. Both girls were somewhat odd. Jaclyn just stood there smiling brightly as she rotated a hug ass great sword in her hands as she looked at Ruby. The sword looked to have a rotating dust cylinder in the handle like Weiss' rapier but the great sword seemed only to house one type of dust. The other girl Kuro didn't really have much emotion but Weiss could see a thin smile on her lips. Kuro just stood watching Ruby and Weiss while she held up a pitch black scythe that was just as big as ruby's if not bigger. The oversized gardening tool didn't seem to have the same gin transformation like Ruby's did but it did collapse into a portable package for that showed it had hollow parts meaning it took dust.
Weiss turned to Ruby who was just bouncing in glee at the sight of the weapons. "Look, look that great sword has a dust cylinder like your sword Weiss, oooh and that scythe holds dust as well those are so cool!" Ruby cheered as she resisted rushing over to the girls to examine their weapons. "Ruby please calm down you don't have to be so excited." Weiss said as she patted her partners shoulder stopping her. 'Sorry Weiss it's just those weapons look so cool!" the reaper squealed as she bounced some more. The heiress just sighed as she looked over to Ozpin as he finished typing into the scroll. "Alright we can get this fight started." He said as he walked over to the edge in the center of the arena so everyone could see him. Both pairs took up their stances on their respected side as they locked eyes and waited for the headmaster to start the fight. "Alright remember I want you to give your all." He began as the crowd all waited in anticipation for the fight. "Now begin!"
He called out as Kuro rotated her scythe and slammed the shaft into the ground causing a huge black mas to spread out across the entire arena floor all the way up to the force field and blocked all began to black out the ring from the crowds view. Weiss and Ruby both started to look around to see anything only for everything around them to be covered in a vail of black. There was still light luckily and they weren't blinded so they turned their attention back to their opponents. Both of which just smiled at them. "Forgive us but we are somewhat shy." Kuro said with a small bow. "Yeah!" Jaclyn smiled even brighter as she aimed her blade at the reaper and heiress. "Now let's have some fun!"
And she shot forward towards Ruby.
Outside the arena.
Jaune had just finished explaining what he had talked about with Hector and got through telling Glynda about his dream as she stood by his side with a surprised look. "Is that all?" She asked as he looked to the ground. "Yeah what do you think this all means?" he ran a hand through his hair as he looked back at her with a tired expression. "I wouldn't know but for now let's handle this enemy of your first." She said as he nodded. She was about to continue till they heard footsteps coming from the side as they turned to find a guy walking up to them. He had light tanned skin and slightly long wavy black hair and green eyes. He was wearing a black waist length leather jacket, black t-shirt and black cargos. He smiled brightly at the two as he walked towards them.
He had two diamond shaped daggers at his waist and what looked like a metal rod. "Who are you?" Glynda asked as she walked in front of Jaune defensively. "Hello there I didn't know anyone would be here." He blatantly lied as he continued to walk up to them. "I asked you a question!" Glynda was getting more offensive as he got closer as her hand slowly reached for her crop at her waist. "Oh forgive me where are my manners." He stopped as he chuckled and clapped his hands together. Jaune had already had his hand around crocea Mors but as he watched the tanned boy rub his hands together something in Jaune told him to run. But he was to slow and as the boy pulled his hands apart he vanished from view only to reappear in front of Glynda his fist firmly planted into her gut sending her flying back with great force into the stone wall behind the knight.
Before Jaune could even draw his sword or call out to Glynda the tanned boy had grabbed hold of his face and threw him all the way across the courtyard into the grass flat at the side. Jaune was shocked as he flew through the air with ease thill he crashed into the ground hard. As he hit the ground he rolled and tumbled across the grass till he crashed into a tree having all the air in his lungs knocked out of him. He slowly got back to his feet as he looked across the courtyard to see the tanned boy laughing like a lunatic. Jaune was about to charge the bastard when he felt a warm liquid run down his face. He reached up to find he was bleeding.
"What out of aura already!" Jaune turned to his left to find the tanned boy right in front of him smiling down at him. "Seems you and Hector really went at it, too bad you used all your aura in that fight." He said flopping his hands to his side with a shrug. "Looks like you didn't have enough to take that hit just like, you're spent but don't let that stop the fun!" He cheered as started to walk back away from the knight. He put about ten feet between himself and Jaune before he reached for the metal rod at his back. He pulled it forward and flicked it down allowing for a Khopesh blade to extend from it. (It's the Egyptian sword.) "Now show me what you're made of." He said as he crouched forward holding the blade in one hand holding it flush with the ground.
Jaune just watched in shock from the ground as his mind began to swarm with questions. 'Shit another one.' He thought as he forced himself to stand as he drew his sword and extended his shield as he locked eyes with the man. "Good you still have some fight in you." He said as his smile grew even wider. "Then let's get this show on the road!" He shouted in glee and shot forward.
End
AN/ yeah new chapter and fights yes. Please leave a review. Fav and follow if you wish.