Hinata has always been too shy and afraid to reveal herself to Naruto. But just before he returns to Konoha, she gets help from an unlikely source. Now she's got the guts to stake her claim, and she won't hide anymore.

When he was accepted at Beacon, Jaune expected a number of things to happen: He'd get stronger, he'd get a girlfriend and he'd live up to his family's reputation as a hero. Not once did it cross his mind that he'd adopt a baby faunus. At least he's getting more than just a child out of the ordeal...

Helping people. Saving people. Smiting 'evil.' That's all he did. To many out in the frontier, he was a unquestionably a hero. But to himself, he was a slave and little more. Hoping to find a true purpose in life, Jaune applies to Beacon and heads there eagerly. There, he will learn what it means to be 'free.' NOTE: summary/rating subject to change.

[Slight Crossover] Jaune Arc wants to be a hero. James Ironwood wants to save the world. Professor Polendina? Well, he just wants a guinea pig. Regardless, it's time for a new breed of hero to RISE UP!

After tricking the Third Hokage with his new jutsu Naruto decides that he's going to take an unconventional route in his training. A route that will lead him down a path nobody expected. Naruto X Multi Lemons naturally. Some characters will be OOC

Jaune Arc is the black sheep of his family. Unable to awaken his Aura and scrambling for some kind of achievement, he becomes desperate enough to perform a ritual found in an ancient book of 'magic' - and unwittingly exposes Remnant to things even the esteemed hunters of Beacon Academy can hardly imagine.

When a sudden outbreak has the dead hunting the living, Naruto Uzumaki has no choice but to fight. The question is what's there left to fight for? Rated M. Alternate Universe.

Just a normal day at Beacon , when suddenly RWBY as well as most of JNPR and many others are brought to another reality to see different versions of Jaune. What secrets will be revealed, will they learns something about themselves and their friend, and will Jaune get a girlfriend out of this, maybe even a few? You'll just have to find out. Rated M just in case.

He was thrown into something new. He gave up, he didn't want to be a part of anything like this anymore. But maybe these people could become something new for him to care for. Something new to fight for.

My name is Nathaniel Allen. When I was a child, I saw my mother and brother killed by something impossible. My father went to prison for her murder. To the world, I'm an ordinary forensic scientist, but secretly I use my super speed to fight crime and find others like me. And one day, I'll find who killed my mother and brother. I am the Flash. Naruto/Nathan Allen Harem

Based on (Watching Things by Shadow Gumball of Death) and (Endless Possibilities by JC of the Corn) Ozpin decides to reward his students with a day at the movies, only for it turn really weird, REALLY fast. Welcome to The Infinite Realities of Jaune Arc. (Cover by MRK50)

The paths we find ourselves on. Are they predetermined by fate? Or do we really have the power to change our future? Will we stick to the paths we find ourselves on? Or if a chance presented itself, would you take it? This is a new path. A new chance at life. A...did that kid just spew chunks all over the deck? Yes. Yes he did.

This story was inspired by the fanfiction titled "Music of Natsu". This will be an Arkos story from the start but as the story progress it will be a JaunexHarem. This is my first story. I apologize if there are mistakes or the story itself is not satisfactory to you.

"School that teaches kids how to fight and kill? Check. People with crazy powers? Check. Shady group of villains with some unknown goal? That's a check. Maybe this place isn't so different after all, eh Kurama?" Our favorite blonde Uzumaki comes to Remnant as a storm brews just beyond the horizon.

Team NNPR is leaderless and its members broken. Team RWBY have gone their separate ways, needing time to heal and better themselves. But, the coming storm moves ever closer. (Remnant's Maelstrom Shinobi, Book 2)

Gaining the knowledge and life of an unknown being from ancient time. Is this a blessing or a curse? Jaune will have to find out if it worth having, even if it means changing his dream as a Hero.

A crossover between Naruto and Tenjho Tenge. Starts at the beginning of Naruto and features Tenjho Tenge characters as part of the Naruto universe. Main Characters are Uzumaki Naruto, Natsume Maya and Hyuga Hinata. See inside for details.

During time of need, Rias pulls out her last chance and brings back a being that has been sleeping for over a decade. "Who are you?" "My names Naruto Uzumaki ojou-chan!" Harem/Godlike Naruto Pairings will feature from DXD and Percy Jackson Universe.

When the first of mankind came together to battle against the creatures of Grimm, the strongest of humanity wielded a golden sword unlike any other and cut down the darkness. But that was in the pass and since then the weapon had been left, forgotten, no one able to wield it since its original owner passed, until now. Competent Jaune,OOC, First Story, Enjoy

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.

"I will not fear the night, nor the creatures that lurk beyond my sight. I will find the power that dwells inside and forge my weapon from the Light. I will use its power to face my way through Demons and Blights. To make my way home from Darkness this Night" – Jaune Arc. Survivor. The White Wolf.

They say heroes always began with a tragic past. A past that influenced their lives to become greater than others in the world. With that past, they tread the world to make sure that the world becomes a better place. If that is so, then when do the nobody's become heroes? Jaune, left by his friends, will befriend a lost demi-human, who has nowhere else to go. AU, so don't hurt me.

Blake is on a boat returning home, when she notices a cloaked figure on one of the decks watching her. Who could it be? White Fang? Adam? Sun? Nope! Seems like a certain knight didn't join up with Ruby and the others, and has instead been traveling on his own. But he's not exactly the same goofy guy Blake remembers from before the Fall.

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.

The two had rushed at each other, one intent on killing the other while one only wanted to bring his friend back home. But when the tensions are running high and one uses excessive force, what will be the result. NarutoHarem Rated M for language and violence. No lemons. Faunus Naruto.

A letter in one hand and a bloodied sword in the other. A promise to keep and 15 pounds of metal and gunpowder on his hips. He never was one to really go back to the proud institution he knew even if it was to keep a promise but what choice does he have? After all, an Arc never goes back on his word. (AU) (Hunter!Older!Jaune x ?) (With elements of Devil May Cry)

Team RWBY and (J)NPR has just been pluck out of Beacon and teleport to a white room with couches and a TV screen,They've been told that they will witness the life Jaune arc in different dimensions across the vase multiverse.I did not own RWBY or any franchises use in this fic.

Join in the fun as characters from the RWBY universe watch a version of Jaune fighting against heartless, evil Ansem, and darkness trying to take over worlds leading up to a war between light and dark. This will only be the first game of the series all others will be sequels. That being said let the fun begin shall we. Jaune x Harem fic BTW

This is a series of lemons with Issei having a pleasurable time with his girls, which can vary. Lemon fic, so rated M. If you are uncomfortable with this, pls save us the trouble & don't read. Don't flame, pls R&R if you like. Issei x his harem. NOTE: If you have questions about updates, PM me. Don't do it in the review section. Chapter 15 posted.

Join the Hosts Dusk and Rider as they bring to you the Reading of Jauneforever's "Deck of Heroes" (with permission given). We will see the reactions of members of the worlds of RWBY and Fate/Stay Night Unlimited Blade's Work (with a twist or three) to this adventure of Jaune Arc's.

Being kicked out of Beacon after his transcript were revealed was something Jaune expected. What he didn't expect was to have a new avenue open to him, one that can still let him become the hero he wanted to be. After all, how hard can fixing Ozpin's mistakes be? Cover Art by Bumblebee358.

In a world where magic is everything, Asta is born without any magic at all but when he discovers a chamber holding two five-leaf clover grimoires; one the Anti-Magic and the other is a form of magic that hasn't been seen since the era before the first Magic Emperor, Dragon Slayer Magic. Watch as Asta makes a name for himself on his way to becoming the Magic Emperor. Future Lemons.

What stars shine beyond the shattered moonlight, what color are they? If one is orange, then surely it's light is flashing on Remnant. A young fox faunus with something to prove and a willpower unmatched. However, there's just one problem, like the silent moon he himself is silent. However, they say actions speak louder than words, and with things he must protect, they'll scream.

the fourth ninja war over Naruto n Sasuke clash at the VOTE but it sends Naruto to the Dino thunder world where he finds green Dino Gem possessing the power of a velociraptor, with the help of Tommy and Kimberly the PR Dino Thunder will face many great challenges. Dino Green Ranger Naruto, perminent NarutoXKiraXTori, rated M for blood, maybe lemon, language, chp 1 fixed

Life isn't always fair. Sometimes it feels like the world is targeting you. In the end some people are dealt a bad hand in life while others are dealt a winning hand. Other times a dimension hopping Troll deals you a hand that will change your life forever.

Growing up with a hot older sister you are questioned if you can hook guys and some girls up with her but that will change when your older sister wants only you, Lemon, Incest, pregnancy and Harem!

When Jaune gets a brand new look, and a bit of advice, he'll soon find himself in many new situations with many of our favorite female fighters! Based off of RWBY: Spectacle(s), image belongs to Exvnir, and RWBY belongs to Rooster Teeth. Jaune x Harem, with a nice twist. Note: I do not condone flamers and find them an utter annoyance, so reviews will be removed on sight!

Inspired by "Arcs of the multiverse" and "Into the Arc-Hive". An infinity of worlds, and infinity of universes, an infinity of dimensions. Everything has, is and will happen. A room was created to show a glimpse of those infinite possibilities, based on a single person: Jaune Arc. Reaction story, rated M to be safe.

A twist of fate happens as Jaune sees himself in unfamiliar ground, meets a girl who is looking for her brother in a city filled with zombies, what could possibly go wrong? RWBY/Resident Evil 2 remake Jaune/Claire spoilers inside, rated M because it's RE blood, gore, cursing all of that shit.

A series of commissions written by Nidoranduran. Meaning I paid for them to be written. These are his works, you can find him at https:/www.hentai-foundry.com/user/NidoranDuran/profile Cover art by Aesthetic-meme, you can find him at https:/www.patreon.com/AestheticcMeme/posts /all characters are aged 18

[Smut] Wiping his memories clean, Obito used Limited Tsukuyomi on Naruto, trapping him in a perfect reality. However, he didn't expect it to turn out to be a Dimensional Jutsu that sent Naruto to an alternated reality. Will he remember who he really is and find a way to return, or get succumbed to the pleasure of his new life and stay at this new world forever? [Harem]

Lemons only. Naruto/Harem. Dom!Naruto, and not that weak shit either. Name calling. Misognistic themes. Sasuke and Sakura Bashing. Hardcore. Now that he's Hokage, Naruto has to look out for the needs of all his friends, and their wives. Especially their wives.

Jaune knew he was by far the weakest student of beacon, but when pyrrha shoved him in that locker something inside him snapped, and a meeting with a hooded man that claims to be his sword will change him forever, he'll do everything on his reach to gain more power, the power to save, the power to protect, the power of a shinigami. (warning: op!jaune, bleach content and lemon ahead)

Down an arm and missing his team, one Jaune Arc will have to brave the crucible that is the Wild's of Anima in an effort to return to what he will never lose. His family, his team, his life, but most of all, his home.

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?

Warning! This is lemon with a very small plot, if do not like don't read! Naruto has conquered his world and become the God of the 10 tails. However, he has found a new world to play around in. This is something exciting. Harem/lemon based/mind control/also available of Adult Fanfiction

[DEAD, SEE CHAPTER 31 FOR DETAILS] When Naruto attempts to return to Konoha, he takes a risky shortcut. And when your risky shortcuts involve inter-dimensional portals, things can spin a little out of control. And as such, Naruto finds himself stranded on another world, with no way to return home. So, what's the first thing any sane person would do? Go to school, of course.

He did it again. He sacrificed himself in order to save his comrades except this time it was his own choice. Now, Naruto finds himself in a new world with all kinds of crazy stuff happening and somehow ending up with a family of his own. Despite that though, when his past catches up to him it was only a matter of time before things would start to spiral out of control.

Naruto is unloved by all in his village, including his family. Yet when all things seem at their darkest, he makes a friend. A man who is seeking redemption for the actions that he had done. The gods have given him this one chance to find it, and it lies with this neglected child. The boy follows him to train, not knowing of the destiny that awaits him. Multiple Cross overs

Nothing was going right for Jaune. Weiss and Neptune getting closer awakened an uncomfortable emotion he thought he had buried long ago. Not only that, his father had found out he was at Beacon and demanded him to return home. Faced with the risk of expulsion once again, Jaune has to dig deep inside of him to weather the storm. However, not all was what it seems.—AU/MinorCrossover—

A crossover between Naruto and RWBY. Starts during the Chunin Exams and takes place in the Naruto universe. Main Characters are Uzumaki Naruto and Hyuga Hinata/Cinder Fall, Blake Belladonna and Pyrrha Nikos. See inside for details.

A young Hunter with the potential to upset the balance of Remnant was many things, keeping true to himself and morals he abided by since the time of younger youth he strives to make his own way, but dark forces are at play, and is powers truly a miracle or are they a curse waiting to happen? Blade in hand, a Beowulf with blue eyes to his back, Namikaze Naruto was ready to face all!

Summary in the first chapter. This is a story where Naruto is born as the oldest of the Strauss Siblings and he is able to use Take Over Magic, please enjoy and follow

At age 10 Naruto gets a Doujutsu that lets him charm any woman. Alternate Universe and Characters, Fem Kyuubi, Power Naruto, Naru/Hina harem, straight/lez lemons and other adult stuff.

We all know Ise become pervert because he meet one pervert old man in the park. However in this Universe, he meet certain old troll instead old pervert. Multiple crossover! OOC Issei! Warn : Bad grammar! Looking for Beta! Prologue - Chapter 10 already edited

After witnessing what it means to be a real shinobi Naruto decides that it's time to take off the kid gloves and get serious. A mist has begun to fall over Konoha, and in its hazy depths waits a new Demon, one who will honor the man that opened his eyes.

I dont know what or how it happened. Last thing I know I was fighting Grimm to protect my friends, next thing I know I was waking up in an unknow cave... 20 years later. Now, here i am, former Leader of Team JOJG, now leader of JNPR, and have to go through 4 years of school again, this time with new, old and similair faces as the ones i am used to. JaunexHarem

She dreamt of a world filled with dragons and wonder. The Age of Aquarius ended with the destruction of shinobi with only one survivor. The Age of Capricorn is here and the child of Aquarius is awake. Join Sakura and her exceed; Afi as they navigate the world of magic with the Fairy Tail Guild. OPWitchSakura! and OPGodSoulNaruto! Pairings inside.

"Just one kiss, right?" Jaune had never been a ladies' man, but with the discovery of his incredibly odd semblance which means he is forced to kiss a different girl each week in order to keep it, he may very well be forced to become one. (Auditions for some voice acting, PM for details )

Naruto has finally been named Hokage and has everything he has ever wanted. Everything except companionship. This all changes when Naruto comes home to the biggest surprise and proposition of his life. Harem of Forty-Two feat. Sakura, Ino, Hinata, Tayuya, Konan, Karin, Anko, Koyuki, Amaru, Shion, Shizuka, Temari, and much more. AU. Please R&R.

This fic isn't supposed to be serious, so don't get butthurt about it because it's literally a sexual comedy. WARNING: VERY EXPLICIT LANGUAGE AND OBSCENE HUMOR. (TOO LAZY TO UPDATE)

Naruto gets thrown into a situation every man dream of after an amazing night at home. NarutoxKushinaxMassive harem. Rated M. Pure Smut. Also on Adult fanfiction.

Issei dreams to be the harem king and he intends to achieve it. Instead of dying, he takes control of his own life and shows the supernatural world that he is the true alpha male. Darker, still kind, IsseixGrayfiaxIrinaxMassive Harem. Rated M for sex. Crack-ish Lemon story. Also on Adult fanfiction.

After the Alvarez arc Natsu became the king of dragons and the emperor of Alvarez. Natsu x Harem. Lot of lemons. I will update as soon as I can! OOC Characters! Crossover girls form DXD and Akame go Kill!

AU The world can be forever changed by the simplest of choices. When Sakura takes a different path home one day after the Academy, Naruto gains a new goal: Protect his precious people. No matter the odds. No matter the cost. Konoha, what have you created?

No one understood why Issei couldn't confess to Rias. Rias couldn't take it and left Issei there. Everyone in the clubroom rebuked Issei and told him off, despite his genuine confusion on the matter. What happens, when they don't realise their folly in time? What happens, when Issei decides: no more. What happens, when Issei can't confess to Rias? 'Will you die for me' Angel Issei.

Jaune once had the desire of becoming a hero. While that desire still remained, he had a new goal by the time he tried to enter Beacon. But while he may have entered Beacon, it wasn't as a student, much to his own surprise. And now he must contend with the perils of his new job whilst preparing to combat a great threat. But can he do so when darkness is all he now sees and knows?

This story is just a collection of smut involving Jaune Arc and various women in RWBY. I'll be using it as practice, and it won't have too much updating, and it won't be all that great so don't expect too much, but it's here for all of you to enjoy. Warning: This story is all smut. Please, don't come here expecting anything else.

Naruto is many things; troublesome, wild, unpredictable, adventurous, untamable, unique. But there's a benefit to being wild and unpredictable; no one has the faintest idea what you're going to do next. NarutoHarem

Konoha's Second Yellow Flash. It all started the day of the Kumo incident at the Hyuuga compound - one action altered the course of history and the ninja world. Rating may change. Will be epic in length. AU. Pairings are not the focus of the story, though they exist. Cover art belongs to amandas-sketches on deviant art. :) Not on Hiatus. At all. Working on it.

A chance collision early in Naruto's life will irrevocably change the path he takes; what happens when Naruto's views are shifted before even his dream to become Hokage? Where will his new path take him, and how many strings will he pull or threads will he trip over along the way? Puppeteer!Naruto.

When you fail your genin exam, you have to make the most of what life gives you. Naruto thought that he was watching his fleeting shinobi career go down the drain. That was until he got a lifeline through an unfortunate event as a death amongst the recent graduating class opens up a free spot which he took. Naruto didn't look back. Bone Pulse Naruto - Godaime Naruto.

Tribute: Stormy Rebel. By the actions of a traitor, a unique bloodline awakens within the Kyuubi Jinchuuriki. How far will fate be changed for Naruto Uzumaki now with the gift of Shoton (Crystal Release). How will the balance shift when powers beyond even the Akatsuki begin to stir. First fourteen chapters remain as they are in tribute to my late friend Stormy. Miss you amigo.

On Elementia, the 5th continent on Remnant, the Bijuu have disappeared, and the Akatsuki are wiped out. Qrow goes to find his rival, only to retrieve his 5-year-old son Naruto, and take him to Patch. Now years later, Naruto is not only a Devil Hunter, but a Huntsmen-in-training. A maelstrom's about to engulf Beacon...and all of Remnant. Naruto/RWBY/Devil May Cry, Naruto/Harem, AU

What would happen if naruto had four years to train instead of three. Now what would happen if he was enrolled in beacon academy during the training trip with the pervy sage as the second combat teacher. Watch the craziness unfold as naruto trains in both chakra and aura with the cast of rwby. NarutoXruby(it's back!)

Team RWBY and team JNPR got teleported into a living room. There, they have to read the book of Naruto the Forced. Watch, as they read about their alternate selves and Naruto Uzumaki, the most unpredictable shinobi. And also see how RWBY reacts to their alternate selves fighting over Naruto. That's going to be fun.

When Pyrrha finds out that her boyfriend is gifted with an unbelievably large endowment, everything seems like it's going to be perfect. But Jaune has a bit of an embarrassing secret; he's incapable of finishing,.. Not that Pyrrha's going to let that stop her, determined to get her boyfriend off, even if it means enlisting the help of every girl in Beacon. Anonymous commission.

AU, heavy smut with plot. Naruto Uzumaki, a proud Shinobi of Konoha with the dream of becoming the Hokage. That is, until he comes across a Succubus in the middle of the night and discovers his true heritage. The road to become Hokage might be farther than ever, when human women, Kunoichi and demonesses of all kinds now lust after him.

Prince Jean of Armorica (aka "Jaune Arc"), has never cared much for a hunter's life, preferring instead to study history within the Royal archives. One terrorist attack later and he finds himself thrown into Beacon for his own safety, conspiracy abounds as he makes allies and enemies, all while being haunted with strange visions of the past.

my name is Naruto Lucis Caelum CIV older brother of Noctis and eldest son of King Regis...student of Nix lover of Crowe...a kingsglaive royal guard and the guardian of the future king of isomnia this my story... Strong Naruto, strong Noctis, strong Ignis,Prompto and Gladio soon be semi op or godlike.

Kushina survives and raises Naruto, What would happen when Naruto catches Kushina masturbating. Lemons, Incest! I dont own Naruto

What if instead of Kushina being Naruto's mother and through a trick of fate Naruto's mother was Tsunade after a drunken night with Minato in which Naruto becomes both the heir and hope of the Senju clan. Find out what life would be like now for Naruto

After getting launched into the forest by the scorpion, Jaune decides he can't let himself be weak anymore. He grows stronger through extensive training, aura manipulation, and a bit of courage. It probably won't flow the cannon RWBY river but hey that's why it is a fanfic. Okay so I know this summary sucks, but I would appreciate a review.

A private military company led by the most legendary soldier on the planet. Diamond Dogs, an army that isn't burdened by other nations. Each member has lost something, each of them given purpose and a reason to live by the legendary Big Boss. They carry diamonds made from the ashes of their fallen comrades. They are Diamond Dogs. CHAPTER 4 is up.

Naruto was born five years before the Kyuubi attack and the fox was sealed into his younger sister. His parent don't have the time to teach him so he looks to others to help him become a great shinobi. AU Powerful Mokuton Naruto. Alive Minato and Kushina. Chapter coming soon :)

Remnant is said to be in a time of peace... but with mounting forces of Grimm, Jaune's growing power, and the arrival of a strange dark force on Remnant, events have already been set in motion that are far greater than anything the characters in this RWBY AR can imagine: the revival of the Great War! Hilarity! Tragedy! Fluff n' Stuff! Coverart by me! Volume 3 Ch 3: Renaissance

The immortal Naruto has been travelling around the world for the past few centuries. Now he has come to a place called Karakura Town and ends up finding something strange in the locals and gets dragged into another adventure. Naru/Harem

Can you hear it? Can you hear their voices, the songs of endless eternity? Can you feel the freedom when soaring through the stars? That my friend, is freedom. You are but one of many leaves on this eternal wind. Spread your wings and fly, fly to your heart's content! Fight for what you believe, and do not allow yourself to be trampled upon! Naruto/Mass Effect AU/AKB0048/Scifi

Madara's lineage did not end at the valley of the end. His legacy lived on through Minato and into Naruto. Sharingan Naruto. Strong/Godlike! Naruto. NaruHina. COMPLETE

AU. In battling and defeating Kyuubi No Kitsune, the sealing jutsu unexpectedly sealed away Yondaime Hokage into Naruto. What will life for Naruto be like now that Yondaime is sealed away into him?

Of the 10,000 players in the most anticipated game of the year, Naruto is the only player given the gift of chakra. However, everything quickly goes down to hell when instead of being the game that everyone was expecting...all players receive something they never asked for. Everyone's life is at stake, and there are 100 floors to complete. Strong/Smart Naruto. Naruto/Silica Pairing

Naruto inherits his father's posessions after the battle with pain including a techniques known as the Saimin Jutsu which he plans on using to make slaves out of all the girls in the village. Rated M for sexual content

Naruto starts to build a Harem, Will he be able to control all the women or will they over run him? This is a 'M' rated story to stay out if you don't like reading naughtiness. As a note. there is little to no plot in this.

Lemons like the title says. Naruto basically scoring with different women from the series. Give it a try, who knows you might like it, and yes I know, bad summary.

naruto had suffered enough at the hands of village. so on the night of graduation he decides to fled to a new world with help of someone. will he be able to live peacefully or the prophecy will follow him. cool, lazy naruto. naru/harem. maybe lemons.

adopted this story from LoveIs4suckas and made it a Hinata and Tayuya version, Tayuya make's a bet with Naruto and lose's it, and to make it interesting Hinata is added in the mix, see what's happened's when Naruto clams his prize NaruHinaTayu

AU, MGS Crossover, Smart/Powerful Naru, Naru/Olga. He was the last of his Clan, the Legacy of the COBRA Unit, the last Remnant of FOXHOUND, he was Uzumaki Naruto, he was codenamed both The Void and Null-Fox... he was many things... and this is his story.