Victory can prove bitter, especially when you're the only one alive to see it. With the world in chaos and everyone he ever loved dead, Jaune Arc makes a deal with the devil for one last chance to go back and change it all. But devils don't play by the same rules as humans, and Salem never did say how far back he'd go. Or how much deeper the war between her and Ozpin really went.

When Jaune's forged transcripts were rebuffed, his only option was to return home in disgrace or forge a new life in Vale. Opening a diner was an impetuous decision, being good at it a stroke of luck. Becoming the favourite haunt for students, teachers and criminals alike…? That was neither, but it sure did keep things interesting. Wasn't the civilian life supposed to be easier?

Jaune had always dreamed of being a Hero, of being someone. But dreams were just that; for in the world of Remnant the Class you are born with determines your fate. Jaune was born a Blacksmith, and thus that was his destiny. But when a strange opportunity allows him to change that, can a simple Blacksmith become something more within the Beacon Academy for Heroes?

"They say the only thing to fear is fear itself. That, and a motivated Nara." Shikamaru is born with his father's intelligence and his mother's work ethic. The world is turned sideways.

In a world where the Avatar wasn't found, the Fire Nation took over two nations and they strive to overcome the last one. Water Tribe warrior Sokka seeks to fight for his people's rights, but he's captured by his enemies. His life is no longer in his hands as he fights as a Gladiator, and his fate will eventually depend on the Fire Nation Princess, who needs him for her own ends...

When I was expelled from Beacon, I thought it was the end of my story; turns out it was only the beginning. I became a Courier, basically a badass mailman, and embraced my new life; until my old one came take to haunt me in the form of a job. A delivery for a Yang Xiao Long... I really hope she doesn't see this journal.

What if Sakura unintentionally develops a personality similar to Uchiha Obito's? How would Kakashi feel upon seeing her wear his goggles? What if Kakashi mentors Sakura out of nostalgia for his old teammate, and she learns the chidori instead of Sasuke? What would happen when Tobi finds out? (Not a time travel/self insert but follows & changes Naruto storyline. DARK plot/adventure)

Underneath the story you know, behind the scenes of Beacon and RWBY, another plot unfolds, running parallel to but never altering the facts. Corporations reach for power, students struggle against their less desirable fates, and devious schemes go unnoticed in the dark... a tale of misfortune, sacrifice, and Resolve unfurls alongside the canon plot, not changing a thing.

They say that you can't expect everything, so what would happen when a crazy secret is revealed? You just have to wait and see! Pairings: Naruto x Hinata x FemSasuke, Neji x Tenten, Lee x Kin, more pairings coming along. Sakura and Civilian Council Bashing. Don't like, don't read.

Jaune, an average boy with ambitious dreams, woke up one day and found that he was drugged. What else could cause the floating window in front of him, saying he was now living a video game. M for standard vice and violence

Forced to admit that Crocea Mors didn't feel right in his hands—no matter how he held it—Jaune Arc struggled to overcome this obstacle through the insane idea that Aura could become more than just the armor that protected him. Barriers broke as he pushed past the limits of what Aura was capable of, creating and forging his very own weapons from the manifestation of his soul.

In between being a hero and searching for a way to get to Saber, Shirou Emiya got a job as a technician at Chaldeas Security Organization. What is not to like? Very good pay, help save the world, and use his abilities as both a repairman and a magus. It has all the advantages he could want. Too bad his Spiritron Dive ability is too low to be a Master while others fight in Fuyuki.

Several years have passed since the end of the Fifth Grail War. Shiro and Rin is pulled into a plan to end the Grail War once and for all. Post UBW (game and Ufotable anime verse). Spoilers. Special appearances for some characters, cameos for other characters, OCs included.

Uzumaki Naruto grew up with lofty goals, guts, and determination. Instincts of a born fighter made him grow; duty to his home drove him. As the battle lines begin to blur, he must find a way to reconcile all he's ever known with the man he hopes to become. Large AU.

Jaune Arc hated dying. This is an odd state of being for one to state they hated, as dying happens only but once. Twice maybe if you're lucky. Then again, you aren't the universe's chew toy either... Jaune x Harem. Rated M for swearing, gore, sexual themes and terrible jokes.

This isn't the story of a boy who dreamed of becoming a hero of justice. That's someone else's story. This is the story of a boy who simply wished to protect his family and loved ones... but it came at a heavy price... one that I later came to regret. Everything changed when I accepted that offer... and shouted those two words.

Shirou Emiya comes to Chaldea as a Pseudo-Servant. Takes rough inspiration from the 5-star Craft Essence, and EMIYA's throwaway line about Sengo Muramasa. Now made somewhat obsolete as of EoR3. The story goes on, however.

Dropped into a new place in time a young man must somehow adjust to the strange new world he finds himself in. But, this young man is not what he seems feisty and quick to anger this temperamental young man must now adjust to this strange place. Though things are not as they seem, something lies beneath this man's exterior, something dangerous, powerful, and ancient.

One day, a young student of Signal Academy receives a package from home, containing the journal of a long dead relative. But what is Jaune Arc going to do with said journal, and how will it change not only his world, but that of those around him?

"All the Remnant's a stage, and all the men and women merely players, merely pieces on the board, each and every one of them guided by hands unseen. And as they play their parts, they'll soon come to learn that true darkness resides not just behind the soulless eyes of the Grimm, but also within the hearts of men and women not too dissimilar to you and me."

Relationships in Anbu were forbidden. But Itachi felt something for her partner fox that was a bit more than companionship. Now out of Anbu her little sister brings home a blond man called Naruto, that sounds dangerously like her Fox. Naruto, fem Itachi, fem Sasuke

Remnant. The word left a bad taste in my mouth even now, so many years after I'd woken to find myself in this living nightmare. The strong survived and the weak perished, trampled underfoot by those with the willpower to do what was necessary. My goal, then, was simple: to survive, regardless of the cost. Realistic character progression. Abandoned.

Naruto of the Mokuton; heir to the Senju; natural powerhouse; charismatic leader, and Sasuke of the Sharingan; Uchiha survivor; prodigy; genius. Brothers in all but blood, the 'Unbeatable Duo.' Sometimes, all it takes is a single light to bring you out of the darkness. Finding support in each other, these two will take the Elemental Countries by storm! Good!Sasuke! Naru/Ino later

Emiya Kiritsugu was happy living the rest of his short days. He had put his past behind him... until he began to dream of futures that had yet to be. Let it be known that the Magus Killer was not dangerous simply because he was dying and had no plans to fight.

Overwatch has been recalled. The few remaining agents all rally to Winston. Those who have no means of transportation to Watchpoint Gibraltar await for the scientist to arrive and pick them up. Soldier 76 is one of the first to make his way to his old team, but the journey may prove more difficult than he first realized.

When Naruto found out about the fox, people thought he took it well. When he was assigned to team seven, they assumed he was okay. When he and his teammates tried to get new sensei, well they accounted it to Kakashi's hell style training, and shrugged it off. When Naruto sets off a multi pronged prank, and team seven vanishes. Well people panic. Team Seven VS the world, game on.

Soldier 76 comes in from the cold

The nameless Guardian finds himself doing another job for ALAYA. Although this time it is quite different, the same objective remains. Save humanity. Experiment fic

Sometimes our lives seem to loop. Mine just happens to Loop with consequences. OC Self Insert Semi Hiatus

Jaune was a hunter, hunting animals from a young age. Not Grimm, and never people. Not like the so-called 'real' Hunters he wanted nothing to do with. But when an absent sister asks him to help rescue a missing student, Jaune Arc and Lie Ren will both have to put aside their differences and learn what it means to be true Huntsmen if they're to survive the Grimmlands.

The road to Hell is paved with good intentions; nobody knows this better than me. But who am I? Well, imagine your average self-insert, then remove any foreknowledge of the universe you've been inserted to. You're going to befriend the first people to help you once you're there, right? Well, in my case, that meant Cinder...

Tragedy at the Vytal Tournament leads to discovery as Jaune Arc discovers his Semblance and its ability to go back in time to undo his mistakes. Unfortunately, it only activates upon death. And... Jaune doesn't exactly have the best of memories. Will this knight be able to save his kingdom, and discover the truth behind the name of Arc?

An older, experienced Emiya Shirou finds himself in an entirely different world, where he meets many familiar faces and foes. Allied to a darker, more ruthless Saber, can Shirou survive through only his guts, wits and skills? Can he still become the hero this city of magi needs? (features almost everyone from Fate: Servants and magi, guys and gals, Arc 1 Complete!)

"Don't lie to him" Shikamaru felt the need to say, "He's observant". Ino felt her nose rumple in disbelief. "Is he?" she frowned, wondering if the Nara was joking. "Since when?" "Since always." He paused. "Especially with things that catch his interest."

A former thief with a past riddled in mistakes is drawn back into the uprise of Overwatch for his old friend. See how one man begins to find his place in their ranks and become the hero he never intended to be. Reviews needed

The Shinigami was satisfied by the bloodbath called the Fourth Shinobi World War. He reaped the souls of over 80,000 ninjas and countless civilians... Then why does he send one of them back in time? (Time-travel done RIGHT; read the first chapter to be convinced. Full summary inside. Features Fūinjutsu!Naruto. Will be EPIC in length. NO HAREM.) "Err... why do you smell like fish?"

"You, who holds so much potential, are always limited. I want to see what you do when those limits are removed from the equation." And with those words, Zelretch altered a world. With those words, a Hero was born.

Cardin did the unthinkable... He cut down Yang's hair, down to the length of Jaune's! Yang would've killed Winchester, but Goodwitch stopped her, punishing Cardin as a teacher would... with a two-week detention! Yang gets lost in a funk due to her lack of hair and of a way to get vengeance. Who knew, that Vomit-boy would be the one to pull her out of it and avenge her hair?

Alcohol is a presence in all aspects of Humanity and Faunuskind. It breaks, helps, and heals. The people who serve it find they're the people who can help. After a rejection at Beacon, Jaune finds his place to belong at a bar, hoping to recover from his past mistakes by helping others in need. Cover: Hanisu93

A human, a bird, a few foxes, and a badger sounds like the start of a bedtime story; it was the start of a boy who became a hero to his world, a black sheep to his village, a traitor to his kin, and finally a risk to humanity. Honestly, the title "Sage of Decay" fit him rather nicely. In an ironic sorta way.

"There is a dead darkspawn on the hood of my car." How one modern man deals with his sudden appearance in Ferelden. Rated T for strong language, violence, and sexual situations. OCs plus the entire ragtag DA:O team.

When Jaune woke up back in his house with his sisters and family, all he could do was sigh. Every time he died he was forced to start over again, and this was what... the one thousandth time? More? If it doesn't matter how hard he tries, doesn't matter how much he fights. Then maybe it's time to just kick back and enjoy himself. Fate can find someone else to be its whipping boy.

When Professor Ozpin sent Qrow Branwen into the out-lands, searching for a mysterious creature which had been decimating Grimm numbers, Vale's darkest Huntsman never expected to find a young man wandering Remnant's loneliest paths. And he certainly didn't expect to find potentially the strongest Huntsman in generations...even if he is a little bit broken. (DISCONTINUED)

He didn't know the first thing about teaching, Hell, he didn't even know the first thing about fighting! A shame then, that his forged documents painted the picture of an accomplished and skilled warrior. Now he's trapped teaching students his own age how to be hunters, when he doesn't even know himself!

Shirou is forced back in time to save Arturia from her downfall, though he doesn't know how or what to do about it. He's not a fighter, but an idealist. Is he supposed to use his ideals to oppose, or supplement Arturia's? Saber/Shirou

In the Aftermath, Emiya Kiritsugu fears what could happen if the Grail was not completely destroyed, so in his limited time, he teaches all he is able to his son, Shirou, leaving him his notes and tools of the past war. Now, the new Grail War beckons, and Shirou finds himself fighting it and discovering skills that will help him achieve victory, and become a true Hero of Justice.

In a different world, Esdeath tracks down a member of Night Raid's local team to Tatsumi's village three days before he was supposed to leave. Trapped in the clutches of the Queen of Ice, will he ever be able to find his true destiny? Betareading done by Pyromania101.

What if Shirou was distorted by the fire much more than in the original novel? What if he realised how similar he was to a blade and set out to find his purpose and wielder as one? This is a story of a man trying to become the best person he can, while struggling with having had his personality wiped and replaced by a blade-filled inner world at the age of five. COMPLETE.

Shirou sacrificed himself to take Gilgamesh with him, dropping both of them into the Holy Grail. So he should be dead, right? Then why does he have so many questions? Questions such as why is he still alive? Why is the moon shattered? What is a faunus?

AU. A modification of the seal holding back the Kyuubi has surprising consequences. When each choice brings about a new world, what will happen when different possibilities collide? Many Naruto wreaking havoc! Complete.

Despite coming from a family of heroes, Jaune Arc wasn't quite there yet. He dreamed of attending Beacon Academy and becoming a master Huntsman. But for now, he was just Jaune. And one of his sisters wanted him to go ice-skating with her. Jaune wasn't the best at it, but what could possibly go wrong? Well, when it involved him that was just about everything.

All Jaune Arc ever wanted to do was to enter Beacon and become a hero, but Arcs don't give up just because people see through their fake transcripts! After months of hard work, he finally manages to enter Beacon... as the Supreme Commander and Glorious Leader of a twice-reformed organization now threatening to engulf Remnant in an all-out world war. Uhh, Oops? Move over, Cinder.

WIP An unconscious Iruka forces Naruto to return to the academy for another year. It also marks the beginnings of a prank whose far-reaching consequences will shake Konoha to its foundations.

Allen Walker was a rather ordinary Brit, right up until he was stabbed to death in the streets of his home town. If that wasn't bad enough, a power that he never wanted is shoved on his shoulders and he's taken from his home to a universe filled with criminals, terrorists and monsters that crave the death of all things human. Gamer OC fic.

THIS IS NOT MINE. It began after I got rejected by Signal again, though at the time I had no idea what was happening. Titles and levels suddenly appeared above people's heads and then weird things began to happen, as if I was in a game. And then, I realize I was in a game. But...if my life is a game, I'm going to win it. My name's Jaune Arc and I'm the Gamer. RWBY/The Gamer.

With Jaune's life, he has been though a lot of things and lives with the same amount of it as well. He lives alone, doesn't have any friends, and people don't talk to him much. It makes him the ideal candidate to have his home forcibly claimed by the government for it be a Safehouse. He must tend to the needs of all who visit and he can't say anything against it.

Darker than black. Didn't think such a thing could exist. Is it a metaphor, for something that can only get worse? Perhaps. I like to think its about the people in the story, whose minds, body, and soul have been through unspeakable events, and come out unscathed. Black is the color that hides as pure light shines. This is a story about the unsung, the heroes untold.

The Grimm are changing, evolving, gathering, and they pay absolutely no mind to humanity's time of peace. Meanwhile, Jaune Arc trains tirelessly, preparing for a career as hunter, unaware that his team would be called upon far sooner than anticipated. Teams JNPR, RWBY, and a newly impassioned team CRDL are sent on a joint mission, outside of the protection of Vale's walls.

Keep fighting, they say, eventually you will have won. But what is winning? As order in the Element Nations collapses, Team Seven asks just that. The desert cries out and on blood-soaked dunes their sandals leave imprints. Where do you draw the line when war puts morality into question at every turn? [AU]

Per a Tumblr followers request, I wrote this. They wanted a story about Angela giving birth to Jack Morrison's son. And well, this is what I came up with. [Mercy76]

Jaune awakens his Semblance in the forest when Pyrrha awakens his Aura. It just so happens that it is reading minds of whoever he is looking at. What comes from such a thing? Well, obviously, hilarity and fun. (A mostly serious story with comedic relief from the thoughts of others). ((Co-op with Mika again.))

When I was first reincarnated I did the very first thing any self-respecting man in my place would do. Check to see if I still had my balls. I did. The next thing I did was try to get my hands on some power. True Power. I chose the Rinnegan. And if I had to kill a few people along the way to get it, well, there was a war going on. No one will notice an extra body or two turning up.

Orville Doyle was perfectly happy running the most successful Dust smuggling operation in the Four Kingdoms, free to do as he pleased. He's less than pleased when his pal Roman somehow ropes him into enrolling at Beacon in order to obtain information for his new boss. Between the rambunctious students and the crazy criminals he now has to work with, Orville fears for his sanity.

A compilation of moments during Soldier 76's spree as a vigilante.

A story exploring the parallels of Ruby and Jaune's lives as they try to understand what exactly it means to become a "hero." What can they do to achieve their ideals and what sacrifices will they be willing to make? (Medieval-like AU) [Ruby's half of the story]

"What do we know about him?" "Not much, professor. He was covered in dirt and sand, the uniform he was wearing was very weathered. Nothing in his pockets except for ammunition, explosives, and maps. There was a radio too but we can't get it to connect on any channel." "Insignia?" "Just one thing, over his left breast pocket on the uniform. It reads 'U.S. Army'."

A Knight is more than just a person with a sword, shield, and shiny armor. Knights were heroes, the proto-hunter's of Remnant. And though they passed into history, Jaune Arc was determined to be one. First he had to figure out what that meant though….

As a child Jaune was saved by the leader of the Faunus Rebellion. He raised him as his own, but passed away when Jaune was only ten. Ever since Jaune has been alone. He grew up fast and hard, but when Ozpin decides he wants him in Beacon, he doesn't give him a choice. Now he'll have to fight enemies old and new while still trying to uphold his ideals.

One schizophrenic man wakes up in a cave filled with twelve other voices, and quite a lot more inside his head. This is their story. The setup is simple: One man in grimgar, everyone else in the real world as voices in his head telling him what to do and where to go. Then we sit back and see what the hell happens to that unholy combination, no holds barred. Dead fic - ye be warned!

Getting transported- reincarnated if you will- into the Naruto-verse, as an Uchiha no less, was... unexpected. But with a good teacher, a new mind-set, and some intelligence, succeeding isn't impossible, is it? But then again, what even is success?

Jaune survives a childhood tragedy and life in the wilderness with the most unlikely allies. The summoned manifestations of slain Grimm defend him through his travels until he meets a band of refugees and a criminal willing to help smuggle them into the safety of Vale - and Jaune into Beacon Academy where he finally finds purpose for the sword at his hip.

Remnant is no place for a Phantom Thief, but there he was, clad in black feathers and a grin wider than an Ursa. But who is he? And what is his connection to one Jaune Arc? (Let's be honest. You already know.)

Response to the challenge by NarrAndHarrHaremFan: Reborn A Nara. Naruto, after dying when fighting Pein finds himself facing the chance to relive his life... as a video game... and as Shikamaru. With newly gained Nara Intelligence he will set out to change the future. Just as soon as he figures out all the differences between his old world and his new one. Harem, No Bashing, Gamer

A Hero's luck is a fickle thing, some might even call it Fate. It can save you from a fire where hundreds die, but it can also give you a reason to keep being a hero. Even if that means traveling back in time to prevent that fire from happening in the first place. "Okay seriously. When am I?" Prologue revised!

Obito became the Jūbi Jinchuuriki and consequently got smacked to oblivion and back, with words and Naruto's fists. He died protecting the hailed boy of prophecy and his bonds, a smile on his face as he went to join Rin and Minato in the afterlife. But things didn't go as expected, and it seems that life has more plans for him… Time-travel.

In the infinite iterations of the Kaleidoscope, there exists an endless number of human souls, constantly self inserting into the bodies and stories of their favorite characters. So, statistically, one of them's got to end up drawing the short straw. So, this is the story of me. Drawing the short straw. Crossover with entire Nasu-Verse

Minato screws up when he signs a contract dictating that Naruto would be the protagonist of a videogame being developed by TOBI inc. This has unknown consequences at the time, but 13 years later it manifests in a way that leaves Naruto trapped in a world full of videogame UI, Syntax, and shit ton of confusion. Will Naruto be able to survive, or will it be GAME OVER?

I've always mocked those SI fics. They always portray themselves as some Gary Stu or broken ass character. So when I suddenly end up on an Airship and meet a certain Arc, I kinda regret mocking them. Now I gotta survive Beacon and the monsters that come with it. Is it too late to wish I was one of them? SI fix

It began after I got rejected by Signal again, though at the time I had no idea what was happening. Titles and levels suddenly appeared above people's heads and then weird things began to happen, as if I was in a game. And then, I realize I was in a game. But...if my life is a game, I'm going to win it. My name's Jaune Arc and I'm the Gamer. RWBY/The Gamer.

Naruto is the Nidaime Hokage's son, transported to the Forbidden Scroll incident. How will the world handle the second's son. Slightly OP or more so Naruto. NaruHarem

Ten years have passed since the Fifth Fuyuki Holy Grail War. Emiya Shirou and Tohsaka Rin have been chosen as Masters once again. With the help of Lord El-Melloi II, they wish to dismantle the Greater Grail. But will they be able to triumph over The Church, The Mage's Association and other faceless adversaries who stand in their way? (Sequel to the Fate route.)

FemSasuke The Curse of Hatred has lasted centuries, and brought about the near destruction of the Uchiha clan during the Massacre. Two lives are spared, as mother and daughter fight to survive a village of politics. Their fate is intertwined with that of the boy who is the embodiment of their ancestral opponent, the Will of Fire. Together, they will usher in a blessing of love.

DWMA and the Star Clan face off- but it's not the clean-cut massacre that it's supposed to be. Now raging into a long-fought war, with the witches playing both sides, students are trained for war. Stuck in the middle of it all is a girl who might be the key to ending it all and a boy who's no longer sure which side he's on. EPIC. SoMa and TsuStar.

Kirito gets more than just dual wield and doesn't have his former loner attitude. M just in case. Kirito x Harem. Godlike Kirito

Fight. Fight until there's not a single opponent left alive.

Naruko Uzumaki found a boy in the Park who didn't immediately spurn her. From there nothing changes, yet everything does. Proof that an OC doesn't need to be powerful or even a Shinobi to make a difference...and proof that I can write something different from Angst. Fem-Naruto. Oc.

Sword Art Online becomes the scarring reality of not only 10,000 unfortunate players, but of everyone living in Japan. The objective of beating all 100 floors are now ignored due to the horrific thought of dieing in battle, and soon everyone becomes accustomed to living in SAO- Everyone but Kirigaya Kazuto, under the alias of Kirito. PLEASE READ UPDATE ON MY PROFILE!

He was called many things in his life, god, savior, messiah, child of prophecy, Shinigami, demon, hero, monster. Sent over twenty years into the past Namikaze-Uzumaki Naruto wonders what they will call him now. Will the savior that lost everything fall into darkness? or will he live up to the title his people gave him, can he live up to the title of Hero?

When Naruto finally decides that the Konoha populace doesn't deserve his protection, he moves to another goal...Have fun! But his fun turns to fear when his vow to never fight as a Shinobi is broken.