I know, I said how this would be at the end of April much less the start of June. So you all have the right to know why this took so long to post. Ignoring how school and Hunter pushed this back the Main reasons this really took so long was that I was actually having trouble getting back into the story. Not so much the enjoyment of writing it but the flow and method of writing it. Hunter had a complete different tone to it and I have not touched this story in a year much less looked it over or my notes on it. I was having so much trouble that I actually did what a lot of you have been suggesting for so long. And I found a beta to help me write this...

Which brings me to the second reason why this was delayed so much. The Beta I found was not what I was expecting. My understand was that a Beta would go over the story and edit the mistakes and only really change lines of text if needed. The email they sent me back had the story completely changed with mistakes that even I spotted. (And you all know how bad I am at that.)

The whole situation was just a mess. So moving on.

I wrote this chapter to help me get back into the story, as it is more about what happen when Jaune passed out in Weiss's room and the girls discussing how they would handle the situation. So its more background info than story progression but I wanted to get some feed back first before advancing the plot. There was gonna be more to this chapter with each of the girls in their own rooms thinking about Jaune and how they feel about him personally and him joining the team. But I thought I save that for the next chapter.

Which brings us to something I want you all to know.

I am looking for a new Beta.

This Chapter is my draft, so if you are a Beta (or know a Beta) and are not busy and willing to take a look, send me a copy of this chapter you touched up and we can work together. A lot of my readers would thank you. Just please be a Beta and not a fake. With that said please enjoy the chapter.

The Talk

Ruby stared out the window into the shadowed forest, her head resting on her arms. As her feet lazily rocked back and forth from her seat. Weiss was at the table across from her, going over the numerous notes around her. Ruby shifted her head to look back at her, catching blues eyes as she was already looking at her, mouth open as if she was about to speak. Ruby picked her head up and smiled at her friend, waiting to hear what she wanted to say. This caused the older girl's cheeks to darken and for her to cover the apparent yawn with the side of hand before going back to her work. Ruby hid her giggle as she remembered the first time they meet. Weiss would acted so cold to everyone, especially her as they had the worst start in the group. Weiss would have never yawned around her before, but now Ruby enjoyed seeing how Weiss was opening up and started to relax around her.

Laying her head back on her arms, Ruby continued her watch in wait of her sister and her partner to return. The sun was setting as it light was already fading from the sky. It was a rule of the house that everyone not on a mission, would return back to the house before nightfall. While all of the girls could handle themselves just fine in the night. It was more of a percussion, to inform the others where they would be if they were staying out or if there was something wrong and could not return by themselves.

While this rule had caused a few misunderstands, especially with Yang getting over paranoid about her being lost in the woods. When Ruby was just a few feet away, busy in her workshop having lost track of time on her latest project. But still this rule did help, when Blake was late after she had gotten sick on rotten fish she caught, or when Weiss who actually got lost exploring the woods for the rest of the team to find them.

However the faint concern in Ruby's mind soon vanished as golden hair appeared in the distance. Jumping from her seat Ruby turned to Weiss who was again staring at her. "Their back. I'll go tell Pyrrha." She said rushing past her partner, missing how her head fell to the desk with an irritated grown.

With her speed it took no time for Ruby to get to Jaune's room. She slowed herself down before reaching the door as to not disturb his rest, for it was not that long ago that they carried his body out of Weiss's room and into his own. It was a bit awkward as Jaune was still covered in just a towel at the time. But they managed to dress him in clothing for the night. Well, Weiss and Pyrrha had, as Weiss had shut the door on her before she could help him change. Saying how they did not want to crowd him and muttered how Ruby did not need to see anything.

Opening the door Pyrrha was still in the chair they had left her in. She had a book in her hand and looked to be at an interesting part as she did not notice Ruby entering. Not wanting to talk in fear of waking Jaune, Ruby walked over to Pyrrha noticing how the booked looked to be one of Blake's before tapping on her shoulder to get her attention.

Jumping from the touch Pyrrha's cheeks were glowing red like her hair and quickly turned to look at her, closing the book and holding it behind her back as she nervously meet Ruby's eyes. "R-Ruby. Sorry, I was just a little too caught up in the story there. Is everything okay?"

Tilting her head at her leader's strange behavior Ruby answered. "Yeah, everything is fine." But she remembered why she was there as the front doors slam open. Wincing to the sound, she looked down at Jaune relieved he was still asleep. "Right, I was just coming to tell you that Yang and Blake are back."

Shaking her head, Pyrrha sighed. "I noticed. We best calm them down before they make any more noise." Ruby nodded as they left to join the others, who could be heard in the other room probable just being told about Jaune's condition.

-Break-

Yang was shocked to hear what had happened, even Blake looked to be concerned.

Pyrrha stepped forward into the room, getting the attention of the others. "I understand how everyone is riled up but Jaune is fine for now and we have something important to discuss concerning him and what happened during his spare with Yang." Pyrrha looked around the table as the others settled down. "Blake, Yang you both might want to clean up, before we begin. This might take a while so why don't we all change as well." Both girls looked themselves over, with a grimiest as they were reminded of the stains and dirt covering them. Yang inspected her hair frowns as it frayed from its braid and Blake adjusted her bow barely covering her hidden ears.

Blake and Yang then left towards the bath leaving the other girls go to their rooms to change into their night wear. When they all returned Blake was waiting there already with one of her books in hand. Ruby could still droplets of water on her dark skin. The ribbon that was her bow was also in the book itself and not on her head like normal. Her cat like ears were now free to twitch towards Ruby as she entered the room. Surprisingly Yang was also there. Her hair was down and noticeably still a little damp as she dabbed it with a small towel before she brushed the golden locks. It was not often but Ruby enjoyed seeing her sister hair down instead of her normal ponytail.

With all the girls present, Pyrrha cleared her throat to begin. "I think everyone knows why we are having this meeting." She looked around the table to the other girls.

"It's because Jaune has started to use his Aura right?" Ruby jumped in a little excited.

Pyrrha smiled with it wavering as she answered. "Well yes and no. It further proves that he is a fellow Chosen. But what we saw with Yang or any other time when his Aura would act. It was as if he did not notice it or that it would quickly flare for only a few moments."

"So that means it was not unlocked that long ago, or that he does not know how to control it. That is concerning." Blake added with her book now closed on the table.

Weiss noticed the confused expression of the younger girl and spoke to explain. "Ruby, imaging if you or me would try to do your sisters workout routine for a day. By the end of it our muscles would be damaged from over working and the sudden strain." Ruby nodded as she was following along. "So Jaune's Aura would be like an untrained muscle. If he continues to abuse it, it might become seriously damaged."

Ruby's eyes expanded as she realized what that meant. It had been a while since she came across any of their kin from the outside. As many of the scattered children during the betrayal had already been found or lost. But almost all of the people in the Fang had a basic control and understanding of their Aura. And any new recruits they did find would be sent to another team.

Blake spoke pointing to her exposed ears. "Normally, those that have potential or a sign that they were gifted by the gods. Would be claimed and tested to see if they were one of use. I thought that the last of those with our gifts had been found, since our informants entered the city to search."

"Guess they missed a few since we found two in the middle of an extermination mission." Yang bluntly stated still brushing her hair.

Pyrrha half listened to the conversation, going into her own thoughts as Weiss and Blake chastised Yang for looking down on the informants. To where Yang would defend herself by say how she was not wrong and the three would go back and forth blaming the other.

While it was not the first time for them to come across one of their own in a mission. None of the other girls including herself had any desire to claim them till Jaune. Whether it was from lack of interest in the individual, that they were not skilled enough to keep pace with the group. Or the girls simple had become comfortable with their current team and did not wish to change it. But Pyrrha felt something when she fought Jaune, the scar on her body was proof he was different. And as he interacted with the others girls whether they noticed or not they were growing close to him as well.

This was one of the reasons why she was so adamant with having Jaune stay with them. And while not proud of the numerous ways they had "convinced" him into staying. She was confident that Jaune would stay true to his vow and stand with them. She truly wished to have a bond of trust between them instead of a force alliance. But this was something they would have to work on. As she gave a quick look to Weiss.

Honestly Pyrrha knew Weiss had concerns with Jaune staying true to his word but did she have to test a new poison on him. She thought to herself as Ruby brought the conversation back on topic.

"So is there is a risk that everyday life might damage his soul if he over works it again, or only when he is training?" The young girl asked the others three that were standing and pointing fingers at each other.

Weiss cleared her throat and returned to her seat as the others did the same. Picking up one of the papers in front of her she read the report. "From the few units that had worked with the new recruits. They had found that with normal training both mentally or physically there was little to no problem. Of course at the time the recruits were aware of their Aura and would not use it without cause. And nurtured their spirit with basic Aura training. The others that blatantly used their Aura continuously would suffer and start to lose the ability to use it. Interesting there were a few that already knew of Aura but did not train it, but repressed it in fear of standing out in the cities. If Aura is restrained for too long and suddenly used. It might also cause complication." She finished placing the paper down.

"So more reason to train him properly and take our time with him then." Yang spoke with a hidden tone of mischief, she was looking forward to more training with Jaune again.

"Who knows, if his Aura gets stronger it might help with the poison someone gave him too." Blake smirked at the verbal jab towards Weiss.

"Really? Here I thought I was doing you a favor, giving you an edge over him in your little game. I'm disappointed it not already over." Weiss jab back.

Blake growled but Pyrrha spoke before the argument could start again. "Regardless, I was also interested in talking with Jaune's friend Ren. From Nora's weekly letters and avoiding the (cough) detailed description of their reunion." The girls at the table shuttered at the thought. "She brought up how it was Ren that unlocked Jaune's Aura and might have more information regarding it."

As the others were going over the new information Pyrrha continued. "I also feel like we can't continue with the threat of his friend over his head. If Ren were to talk with Jaune and show how we kept our part of the deal and how he was happy being with Nora it might also put Jaune's worries to rest and for him to do the same with us."

"So we're going to tell him the truth then?" Blake asked with a raised brow. The other girls also leaning closer to Pyrrha to hear her answer.

Pyrrha looked down at her hands on the table, carefully think over her answer. "It is still too soon to tell him everything. For now I will talk with Nora and Ren tomorrow morning and see if Ren would even agree to see Jaune, much less Nora letting Ren out of her sight. Lets call it a night for now.

The girls did not argue as the fatigue from the day's drama had caught up with them as they left for their rooms for the night. Weiss wished the others a proper good night, feeling her cheeks warm as Ruby did the same for her and then ignored the smug smirk Yang sister gave her.

So as you might have noticed a few things might have changed. Especially with how the girls are acting with Jaune in mind. Pyrrha confirms how she might have pushed Jaune into a corner with joining them, but she was despite to keep him around. The next chapter will have the girls explore their thoughts and feelings with Jaune and that will also help smooth things over with the characters but for now I did not want to do to much in one chapter after being a little rusty with it. I did have a little fun with Weiss and Ruby. XD

But like I said up top I am looking for a new Beta.

For everyone still following this fic. I cant thank you all enough for encouraging me to continue it. I hope to reward your devotion by writing more. Please give some feed back and I hope you like the chapter! Till next time.