"Whoever thinks that life can't surprise them is a fool and should be taught as much. Well, I guess that makes me a fool, even if only for a little while. I can for a fact tell you that the last few years have been nothing but a surprise to me." Pyrrha meets Jaune. RealWorld Highschool AU. Rated T for mild language, and mental sarcasm. Lots of it.

After a vicious attack by one of Vale's cruelest gangs, a fractured Team RWBY sets out for revenge. But a powerful force has made its presence known, displaying horrifying abilities, and the Team can't say for sure whether its an ally or not. Any and all reviews are welcome!

Roughly 20 years in the future of RWBY canon, the members of Beacon have since grown up, gotten married, and had children. Even so, all is not a happily ever after, as the war against the Grimm is still far from over. Not only that, but the political unrest caused by the blunt end of the Neo-Faunus war has created an unstable Vale.

Jaune has tried so many times before, but has always been rejected. Should he even keep trying? BlakexJaune fic. Thanks to TheeUberNoob and Kaylice. Title inspired by The Arctic Monkeys.