Sooooo...

Just watched the last episode on the seventh volume...

Well, shit. Shit shit shit.

Shit.

On another note, that long ass speech about fear gives me a bunch of new ideas for the story and especially for vomit boy.

Besides that, guess what I'm hyped for?

TOWER OF GOD IS GETTING AN ANIME HOLY CRAP!

I remember when I was so early, I liked Rachel without knowing anything like Bam.

NOBLESS IS ALSO GETTING MORE THEN AN OVA?! AN ACTUAL SHOW!

Praise the lord and saviour Cadis Etrama Di Raisel.

GOD OF HIGHSCHOOL TOO?! THE FIGHTS LOOK AMAZING!

Jin Mo Ri, time to punch ass and eat peaches, and he ate all the peaches.

And last but not least.

...Fuck Rachel. Just, just fuck you, you cunt.

Welcome to the new chapter little Arclings.


Oh why...

Why now? Why, why now?

Where in the world is it?

"Hm?" Coco, my leader, looked over to where I was "Alright, then. Something's up Vel."

Coco stood in front of me to stop me from trying to walk past her.

"Tell me what's wrong Choco-bun." Coco told me with her hands on her hips.

"I can't find it!" I practically shouted.

Coco flinched "Never heard you shout so loud before."

Ah...

Dammit! I can feel my cheeks burning!

Wait, this isn't the time!

"My camera! My camera is missing!" I said, albeit a little quieter.

"WHAT?!" Coco yelled.

"Not only that! My entire locker is gone!" I told her.

"WHAT?!" Coco yelled even louder.

"As suitable that reaction is, Miss Adel. I have already pinpointed the location of Miss Scarlatina's locker." When did Proffesor Goodwitch show up?!

"A-ah. Hey teach." Coco recoiled at the sudden appearance of our Vice-headmistress "Wait, then where is it?"

"In the middle of the Emerald forest." Proffesor Goodwitch sighed "I request that your team or at least part of it accompany me to reclaim Miss Scarlatina's lost items...as well as a rescue mission."

"A rescue mission?" I ask.

Proffesor Goodwitch seem to become even more tired when I asked that question.

"I will hand you the files for the video, watch it. I shall prepare to check the cameras to find Arc." Proffesor Goodwitch presses a few buttons on her scroll before I feel a vibration on my own scroll, she leaves soon after.

The clip shows a video camera feed and...four familiar people are beating open my locker door.

"What the hell!?" Coco yelled angrily.

"Not team CRDL again..." I sigh dejectidly.

I then see a familiar blonde boy, he looks like he has alot on his mind, he doesn't notice team CRDL until he seemingly hears their voices and hides behind a corner, there is no audio so I can't hear anything.

"Blonde idiot." Coco states bitterly "Why doesn't he stop them?"

"He is already bullied by them." I explain "He tries to help but he can't bring himself to do it. At least he doesn't mind the fact that I am a faunus."

"Still doesn't mean he should just let them do it." Coco replied.

"Yeah..." This may be unfair to the boy, but it's more unfair for me.

The blonde boy stays in his spot for a moment, probably contemplating on what to do...he starts to walk away.

"Idiot!" Coco yelled in anger.

"..." Just stop it Coco, this stuff happens every time.

Ah wait! That's my camera in one of their hands!

"M-my camera..." No! Why that!?

It's more important then my life dammit!

The blonde boy then stops walking? Team CRDL says some things, the blonde boy slowly turns around as they talk.

"Eh? What's happening?" Coco asked.

I would like to know that too.

One of the people in team CRDL throw my camera backwards...the camera feed went static.

"Wha?" Coco said dumbly.

The camera feed started back up a few moments later, for a split second I saw the blonde boy at shoved into my locker, clutching something and then was locked in and launched away...

"Wait, so we have to save this cowardly piece of-" Coco was suddenly stopped when I placed my hand over her mouth.

"My camera takes priority." I say with a sinister smile "Now isn't that right? Besides, we have to save him now don't we?"

Coco eyes widen in fear a moment before she nods, I take my hand off of her.

"Yeah, Choco-bun. Loud and clear." Coco says "I think it'll be fine if it's just us and Goodwitch, I mean, have you seen her semblance?"

"Yeah, let's just wait for a moment before she returns." I reply "However, since I don't have my camera, I will be a liability."

"Aw, don't say that Choco-bun." Coco smiles "You still have your martial arts." Coco forms a mock martial arts pose, making a 'Y' shape with her torso and lifting up her right leg.

"Yeah...right..." I can't take her seriously when she is like this.

Miss Goodwitch quickly returns, she leads us to the edge of the cliff after we take the time to travel over there.

"So, do we jump off or something like in our entrace exam?" Coco asks "I am fine but Velvet doesn't have her weapons. How will she get down?"

"Like this." Miss Goodwitch lifts up her riding crop, picking us all up from the floor, she moves her arm in order to make us float down onto the floor after a few minutes.

"Well...that's broken." Coco states "So, where is the kid anyway?"

"While the locker is in a different position, I have pinpointed Arc's scroll signal, he seems to be...running at high speeds, we need to move quickly." Miss Goodwitch announces.

"Uh, shouldn't he be able to handle it?" I ask, she glares at me so I reword my question "I mean, didn't he already deal with them in his entrance exam?"

"Yes, however there have been reports of stronger and older grimm appearing out of nowhere. There has been a large increase in reports compared to last year's amount." Miss Goodwich states as she begins to pocket her scroll "Enough talk for now, I can hear Arc."

"Eh?" Coco looks confused, don't blame her "But your scroll says this Arc fellow is at least fifty metres awa-"

"AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!" A scream can be heard, echoing in the distance.

...That's...probably the guy.

"..." Coco is also silent for a moment "So is he always like that or?" She waited for an answer.

Miss Goodwitch facepalms "Oh it's so much worse then that. He is afraid of his own shadow half the time I see him, and that is not an exxageration."

"Honestly, the more I find out about this guy, the more he is rubbing me off." Coco sighs "How did he get in again."

"Apparently, he means well...probably, maybe." Miss Goodwitch travels with the rest of us towards Arc's location.

"Oh, actually." I started "That makes sense."

I'm referring to why Arc screamed, the three of us went through into a clearing and we could then see why Arc was yelling ever so loudly.

"...That's alot." Coco says simply.

Arc had somehow...somehow attracted a...to say it was a stampede of grimm, would be an understatement.

"How did he even..." Miss Goodwitch sighed "Right, grimm are attracted to negative emotions, and Arc's fear, as ridiculously exaggerated as it is, it is completely genuine. But to attract this many...maybe Arc is the reason why there seems to be an increase in Grimm wherever he goes."

"What was that?" Coco asked.

"Nothing, Miss Adel." Miss Goodwith sighed.

Coco didn't hear? Oh, must be because of my faunus features. Wait! I'm getting distracted!

"Wh-what about the kid?" I ask.

"Yeah, what about him? Wouldn't he be like, I dunno, dead if we don't do anything?! You're surprisingly chill about this, teach." Coco continued for me.

"Well, I have yet to find out about Arc's abilities. If the lette-files are true. Then when push comes to shove, Arc would be able to handle this by himself." Miss Goodwitch says.

"What?! But this amount of grimm would be hard to clear even if my own team was here!" Coco yelled "Enough talk!"

Coco readied her bag and turned it into her machine gun, she started shooting at the grimm, attracting their attention. I couldn't do anything as I simply watched as a piece of the hoard chasing the boy then targeted us.

Because of how far away they are, as well as the fact that they ran in a straight line, Coco had easily picked them off as they came, the Proffesor used her semblance to launch incoming grimm backwards which in turn delayed the grimm's attack.

A portion of the grimm have been dealt with, by the time the blonde boy noticed us, he ran towards us drawing the rest of the grimm.

The two picked the grimm of after a while, and the boy was panting on the floor.

"Dude. How the hell did you even end up in this mess?" Coco sighed.

"Trust me, you don't wanna know." The boy said inbetween pants.

"Arc, you seriously kept on your armour and shoes while running?" The Proffesor asked with a hint of disbelief.

"Yeah, what about it?" The boy asked.

"I don't get you Jaune Arc." The Proffesor sighed, she used her semblance to take off the boy's chest armour, arm guards, and shoes and then...

"Holy shit..." Coco announced as the Proffesor only dropped a single shoe onto the floor.

"I...I knew it was heavy but," The Proffesor dropped allof the boy's armour, one at a time "I didn't think it would be this ridiculous."

Get this.

Every, single, piece, of armour, created, a crater, when, dropped.

I picked up one of the arm guards "This is heavy alright."

"Arc, why did you even have it on in the first place?" the Professor sighs "Last I checked, you only had your uniform."

"No comment." Jaune pants "Need rest."

"Right right, well. Miss Adel, Miss Scarletina, I'll retrieve the rocket locker, wait for my return." The Proffesor said as she walked off.

There was a small silence, well, besides for Jaune's panting, but after he caught his breath, he held up some-

"My camera!" I yelled.

"Woah! Slow down Vel. Where is it?" Coco asked.

I didn't answer as I walked over to Jaune who handed me the camera.

"Not a scratch! Oh my goodness, thank you! Thank you Jaune!" I said.

I was so happy, but when I looked at Jaune, he was avoiding my eyes, and not in an embarrased way.

"Don't thank me...I didn't do a thing." Jaune said quietly. He was genuine about that...I can feel it in his voice.

Coco heard what Jaune said and turned her head, Jaune didn't notice though.

"Jaune, what do you mean by that?" I ask.

"..." Jaune stays silent for a moment "I...I didn't help when you were being bullied, Ren saved you, not me. And yet you thanked me for some reason, I didn't understand why."

"There's no need for all that-" I tried to say.

"And...when Cardin's team were bashing your locker, I didn't do a thing as well. I don't expect you to forgive me, but I am sorry." Jaune admitted.

Coco looked at Jaune for a moment, he shut his eyes...he was, waiting.

What was he waiting for? Did he...did he expect me to shout at him, or hit him? Because that is what it feels like, is he afraid of what will happen?

"Hey, Jaune was it?" Coco said suddenly "We saw the whole thing in a video. And I don't appreciate you nearly running away."

What?! Coco, don't bring that up now!

"I did run though. Every time, I just ran and ignored the problem." Jaune said.

Oh, he...I was honestly expecting a different answer.

"Shut it and let me talk." Coco nearly shouted.

"Y-yes ma'am!" Jaune stiffened up.

"Right." Coco coughed "But, I have a question. In the video, we saw one of the guys hold Velvet's camera, when they did, they said some things and stopped. So Jaune, why do you have Vel's camera now? Why did you save Velvet's camera despite being so afraid of Cardin?"

"Wh-what?" Jaune looks confused.

"You are clearly not a courageous man, you are scared of Cardin, you are scared of me. Heck, you are even afraid of Choco-bun over here." Coco points her thumb towards me "So, I just don't understand. Why did you confront the bullies despite knowing you can't do shit to them?"

"N-no. It's not that I'm confused by the question." Jaune starts, which makes me and Coco perk up "It's just...isn't it obvious, I mean Velvet says it all the time."

"I'm not catching up Jaune." Coco states "Explain."

"Well, she always says that the camera is more important then her life. So, of course I couldn't just stand there and just let the camera be damaged." Jaune says.

...Just because of that? That simple, single reason?

I know I held the camera close to me in my heart but why would he care abou that?

Coco grabs Jaune by the collar, who panics in confusion as Coco stares into Jaune's eyes. Coco lets go, satisfied.

"Your telling me, that you ran from countless grimm, confronted the bullies that tortured you since forever and put yourself into danger on purpose. Just in order to protect Velvet's stuff only because it's important to her and not you?" Coco asks.

"Uh, y-yeah. Was I not meant to?" Jaune asks.

Cock soon grins and slams her hand onto the back of Jaune's...back "Hm... You're ok in my book kid."

"Kid?" I question "He is probably only a few month younger then us tho-"

"Mental age." Coco says bluntly "Afraid of his own shadow."

"...Fair enough." I admit.

"Hey!" Jaune yells.

"Boo." Coco says in a nonchalant manner.

"That's not enough to-" Jaune begins.

"BOO!!!" Coco yells.

"Eep!" Jaune flinches at the sudden noise, he quickly blushes "...That doesn't count!"

"Riiiiight. Sure it doesn't." Coco's usual smirk returns.

I think Coco trusts Jaune, well, I know I do.

"Students." The Proffesor returns with my locker "I have retrieved Miss Scarletina's locker, we should return to campus now." The proffesor looks at us "Oh, has something happened?"

"Yep." Coco smiles "I just learnt there is much more to this kid then just a scared little child. He's a good person."

"...Are you reffering to Arc?" The proffesor can't seem to believe it "To my knowledge, he has never done anything noteworthy of justice."

"Yeah, but that's when he is with others. I did some digging just now, he seems to be the type of person who only helps out people when no one is watching." Coco says.

"I see." The proffesor says "Well then. Let us make haste for the acadamy, classes should be starting soon, however I will let you three off for the rest of today."

"Yes!" Coco yelled.

"Doctor Oobleck has a lesson only with him talking in a few days, about faunus and their history. First years and second years will be together." Proffesor Goodwitch admits.

"No!" Coco yelled.

I'll just skip to when we get back into the walls of Beacon, nothing much really happens. Besides Coco teasing Jaune...ok, I joined in a little too...ok I was the main teaser!

Don't blame me! He's cute once you get to know him, like a baby puppy who acts so cautious about everything.

"Alright, I will place your locker back into place, do what you wish with the rest of the day." Proffesor Goodwitch says befode leaving with my locker.

"Thankfully that's over and done with. Hey Jaune, since we have the rest of the day off, wanna hang with us? School won't end for another two and a half hours." Coco says.

"Nah. I gotta train." Jaune says, I now notice he has that...that crazy heavy armour on "I gotta get better, quickly, so uh. I'll see you around."

"Sure thing fearless Jaune." Coco says.

"Fearless-" Jaune begins "Oh don't tell me you are teasing me about my cautiousness as well? Nora already gets kicks out of calling me 'Fearless leader'."

"Who knows." Coco smiles as her hands rest behind her head.

"Not another one..." Jaune sighs, he begins to leave but turns towards me "Oh, and Velvet?"

"Yeah?" I look at Jaune, I wonder what he is going to say.

"While it's good to hold something dear. But rather then an object, you should hold the people close to you more dearly." Jaune says "That's just my opinion though, sorry."

"Uh, yeah. Right." I say "Well...you aren't so far from the truth."

"Hm?" Coco and Jaune seem to make a sound at the same time.

Well...its not as if it is a seret, so I might as well show them.

"I don't really care about the camera, what I care about is what's on it." I turn on my camera and tap on a few buttons, yeah buttons.

"Woah, that's an old model." Jaune reacts "Most things nowadays don't need to use buttons, we just rely on hard light holograms."

"Yeah, she had that thing as long as I can remember. We go way back, even before Beacon." Coco states.

I go back onto scrolling through as they look on what appears on the screen, they themselves can see why I keep my camera so close to me.

"..." Coco stays silent for a moment as she sees the different images before smiling happily "D'aaaaawww! Oh how cute of you Vel!"

"How wholesome." Jaune smiles a content smile "I feel bad now. I underestimated your feelings."

Coco smirks, she's probably gonna tease me about this. Jaune smiles a content smile, I'm not sure what he is thinking about.

Me? I think I'm smiling rather awkwardly, like when you try not to smile but you can't help it. But you can't blame me! After all...ah geez. I feel kinda embarrased now, how does Jaune be so honest all the time, I just don't know how he does it.

Anyway, what I am showing to the others is my collection of photos. Yep, the thing I hold more important then my own life is the photos.

The photos of my team, the photos of my family, the photos of my memories, my interests, my achievements, my embarrassing moments, my life and most importantly, the people I have met in my life.

"Hey." I stop scrolling through my photos "Do you guys uh..."

"Well, spit it out Choco-bun." Coco said.

"Well." Jaune said suddenly while he looks at me...intently? "If what I am hearing is right, Velvet wants to take a selfie"

"Wh-wha? How did you know?" I ask.

"It's like you read her mind...is that your semblance?" Coco asks.

"No, I can just hear thoughts if I concentrate, it's not a semblance, I could do it since birth." Jaune admitted.

"..." Coco stares at Jaune "You won't like...read my mind right?"

"Not unless there is a good reason to. I only did it to Velvet now because she was shy. Anyway, let's take that selfie!" Jaune says "I feel happy knowing I'm part of your precious memories."

After that, we took a selfie somehow with my camera, it was tough as I couldn't see when the camera was seeing though, it was honestly a pretty bad picture.

Yet, I like this picture. It had my best friend in it, my new friend and...me?

Since I always take photos, I am never in any of them. This was the first time I ever taken a photo of myself, wow, it's kinda ridiculous if you think about it.

...Jaune, you blumbering idiot, you caused all of this. Thanks.


(The valentine special happens inbetween these two scenes, for context for the last few chapters I written)

...Wow, everything is so dark. Why am I here? What is my purpose? Is there only us in the universe?

Did I leave the stove on? Wait, why do we have a kitchen in our dorms if we have a cafeteria anyway?

Also why-

"MR ARC!!!" A voice from the beyond had beckoned to me...right in my face.

"GAH?!" I flinch backwards and nearly toppled over.

"Finally contributed to class, this is excellent, excellent!" Who is this green haired man who's blood has been replaced with coffee?! "So, what is the answer? What is the advantage the faunus had over humans in the battle of Fort Castle?"

"The uh...advantage." I looked over at Pyrrha for help, she's making weird pointing while nothing something.

Oh no, she isn't actually saying anything so I can't hear it, and I have to close my eyes in order to concentrate and read her mind.

In other words, I'm screwed! Think, think Jaune!

B-binoculars? No, no. That can't be it! Who else can help, who else?

"The faunus had...over, the guys was..." Why isn't anyone else helping?!

Wait, Velvet! She's using an image on her camera, it's showing...a guy! Fox, I think...wait, Fox...eyes...night...NIGHT!

"The answer is night vision!" I call out.

"Excellent Arc, simply excellent! I would appreciate it if you didn't fall asleep next time however!" The doc ran back behind his desk...to the coffee machine to refill his drink "So Cardin, can you think of any other advantages the faunus had over humans in the battle of Fort Castle?"

Cardin replied instantly. Woah, thought he would of at least need a moment to think about it.

"Well, I know it's easier to train an animal then a soldier." Cardin said.

...Of course he would think of an answer like that.

"Your not the...most open minded of individuals, aren't you Cardin?" Pyrrha replies back.

Woah...she's fighting against Cardin, in her own way but still.

Wow, I could never do that-

I remind myself of a few days ago, I ran the moment they held Velvet's camera...well, I ran towards the camera and grabbed it out of the air.

That moment, I laid it all out. I said how much I hated Cardin and his team, as well as how they treated others, especially faunus.

They then smashed me into the locker...yeah, it was pathetic though. No matter how many times Velevet and Coco claims that I was brave that day.

I didn't do a thing...

"-rc! Arc! ARC!" The green haired speedster appeared in front of my face again "While I appreciate contributions, I would prefer you not constantly ignoring my class! You and Mr Winchester can see me after class for additional readings."

What?! "Aw..." One hour of this is enough already! Have mercy Doc!

So, class ran by as quickly as Doc did, before I knew it, class had ended. I heard my team walk out of the room.

"You go on ahead." I hear Pyrrha say "I'll wait for Jaune.

"Alright! Fearless leader is a bit dazed today, wonder what's up?" Nora asks.

"He smells quite like fresh soil right now. Soil that has been washed and cleaned by rain, ready to grow into something anew." Ren says.

"What does that even mean?" Nora asks.

"I dunno." Ren replies "I think it means Jaune is thinking about how to better himself."

"You think?" Pyrrha questions.

"I found it on Tumblur (Remnant's Tumblr!)." Ren replies.

That's all I could hear before Doc starts to gain my attention.

"You two have been failing in my class since day one. Now I don't know if it is a lack of intrest, or pure stubbornness. But whatever it is, it stops now." Doc declares.

...Probably the first one to be honest Doc.

"Now, you have worked hard in order to be accepted into this school" Doc continues.

Ooo...uh...

"And we only accept the best of the best."

Ah...about that...

"So, I expect you to act like it..."

I don't think I can even if I tried Doc.

"History is important gentlemen, if you can't learn from it you are destined to repeat it."

Destined to repeat it eh? I have no history to repeat, nothing on my transcripts are true...

"Pages 51 to 59! I expect two essays on my desk by next class." Doc said before rushing off mid sentence.

Next class...NEXT CLASS?! The next class we have with you is tommorow Doc!

Aw man! I have to start studying now or else I'll be in bigger trouble, and that's just scary to think about!

Even worse! Detention with Miss Goodwitch! No, no, calm down Jaune, don't jump to conclusions just yet.

Just take a deep breath and calm down. Let's head back to the dorm and start scribbling away.

I stand up and leave the room, deep in thought on how to do the essay in minimum time. Suddenly Cardin pushes me down.

Woah! I wasn't even beat up this time! He must be in a good mood or something.

Pyrrha soon runs towards me and helps me up "You know, I really will break his legs."

Or perhaps the fact that there was a witness here. Oh well, at least I ain't beat up too much-

"I have an idea!" Pyrrha declares suddenly "Follow me!"

Rather then follow, I'm being dragged "Wait! What about the essay!?"

That was all I could voice out before I was dragged onto the roof.

Oh...it's night already? How long did that class last for? Anyway, I want to get a good view of the school, it's actually pretty nice out here.

So I walk up to the ledge...five feet away from the ledge because I don't wanna die.

"Jaune...I want to...well. I know that you are going through a hard time right now." Pyrrha starts suddenly, I turn towards her.

"Yeah kinda." I reply casually "I'm starting to think I should be a farmer or something."

"NO!" Pyrrha yells.

"Ahhh! It's a joke, it's a joke! Don't scare me like that!" I yelled.

"..." Pyrrha looks at my reaction with...a rather concerned face for some reason "Jaune, please. You know if you need help you can always ask us."

"Um, what do you mean?" I reply "What do I need help with?"

"You see, um...how do I put this?" Pyrrha mumbles "I know you're having trouble in class. And I know you aren't exactly the strongest of fighters yet. So, I wanna help you."

Ah...help?

"We can train and study up here where no one can bother us!" Pyrrha explains eagerly.

"Oh..." Do I seem dissapointed? Oh, sorry for the confusion. Actually, I had just reminded myself how much I am in love with Pyrrha.

Yeah...random, I know. But let me tell you why!

She even thinks about my wellbeing at this point, she really is kind...however.

"Thanks for the generous offer. But, I can't accept." I reply.

"Jaune? Oh no, there is no need to try and act humble or inspiring. Let me help." Pyrrha continues.

"It's not that Pyrrha." ...should I tell her? "I know that it's ok to receive help when it is needed. But we all need to get stronger don't we? I can't drag you down."

"I don't care about that Jaune, please." Pyrrha grabs holds my hand rather tightly. She's smiling so brightly...

...Yeah.

I should tell her.

"Pyrrha...I'm sorry." I release my hand from her grip and walk a few paces away from Pyrrha.

"Jaune?" Pyrrha says in a confused and concerned tone.

"I know it's ok to recieve help. But it doesn't feel like I earned help, if that makes sense." I say "I'm sorry I lied."

"You made it into Beacon though, that must speak volumes of your potential! That doesn't matter-" Pyrrha carried on.

I cut her off "I didn't actually get into Beacon ok."

Pyrrha stops. She is dead silent.

"I didn't go to a combat school, I didn't actually learn any of the styles, I didn't really do anything at all to get in." I continue "I'm sorry."

"But...but at least you heart is in the right place!" Pyrrha shouts.

...I can hear her thoughts again. She doubts her words.

"...It isn't. I'm cowardly, I'm afraid, I can't stand up for myself." I turn towards Pyrrha, yet I can't look at her in the eyes "I honestly think, that when push comes to shove, I'll just run away and leave my friends to die... That thought scares me more then anything."

No...I don't even think you guys even like me all that much. Do I even have friends at Beacon?

"I...I..." Pyrrha is running out of things to say.

"The only reason I became a hunstman anyways is too make money. I don't deserve your help, even if I can recieve it, even if I should recieve it to become a better fighter. I certainly don't deserve it." I announce.

"..." Pyrrha stays silent. I wonder what kind of expression she is making?

Dissapointed?

Disgust?

Shame?

Anger?

Ah...I don't even want to look and find out. I'm too afraid to face her.

"...Sorry for rambling Pyrrha, I wasted your time." With those words, I walked past the door, I didn't hear footsteps after me, I didn't hear a voice calling out for me.

Pyrrha didn't follow me.

I walked with my face turned down, eventually I ended up in the hallway a floor below. Just kinda stuck in my own thoughts-

"Oh Jaune." CARDIN?! "I couldn't help but here you two from my dorm room."

Shit...shit SHIT!

"Gotta say Jaune, snuck into Beacon? Pretty surprising coming from the guy who's all around those naive goody-two shoes." Cardin playfully wraps his arm around me "Don't look so scared Jauney boy, I would never eat out on a friend like that."

Wait...friend?

"You think...we are friends?" I ask...I mean...if he really doesn't rat me out then...

"Of course." Cardin states "And as long as you are there for me when I need you, we are gonna be friends for a long time."

Friends...friends...

I mean, sure I have some acquaintances. But no one calls me their friend. Team RWBY think pretty low of me, I don't really talk to my own team and I only met half of team CFVY.

"Actually, you know what. I don't really have time to do the extra readings that coffee addict gave us. You mind doing it for me, tell you what, I'll even give you some lien." Cardin states as he let's me go.

I fall onto the floor, it's not painful thanks to aura. Cardin then reaches into his pocket and thows some coins that scatter across the ground.

"You know, since you became a hunstman for money and all that." Cardin starts to walk away "See you around, friend."

Cardin is now out of sight.

...Friends huh? Well, at least Cardin is honest and at least tells me when he insults me behind my back.

This is a give and take relationship really, I do stuff for him, he won't let my secret out.

Wow, I'm surprisingly calm about this. Why don't I feel sad, or worried?

I look at the lien coins scattered

"...I guess I should start picking these up. After that," I crouch down onto my knees before I talk to myself again "I guess I have some chapters about Fort Castle to read."

I start picking up the scattered coins. Can't just leave it there.

"...I don't understand you Arc." I hear from rather far away "I don't understand you actions at all."