Jaune woke up and stretched before jumping into the shower. Shortly after he threw on a black jacket, a green shirt that read "park like an asshole and I treat you like one". Navy blue jeans and white and black sneakers.
Jaune climbed up the bunk bed to wake Ruby. 'hey wake-" Jaune's voice died in his throat as he saw the bed empty.
"Oh yeah…" Jaune said as he remembered what happened yesterday. "I'll make it up eventually…" Jaune said as he got on his phone and started playing games.
Class went by uneventful as Jaune struggled to stay awake. For some reason, Port looked happier than normal throughout. It was no secret that Ruby showed him zero respect but it was kinda weird to see a teacher genuinely happy a student was gone.
But other than his boring class Jaune was constantly thinking about what to say to Ruby to make up for what he said.
He was pissed at the time sure, but that was no reason to take it out on someone so close to him, was it? He knew that Ruby meant well but why couldn't she just understand that people hurt low tiers?
Ruby would never understand him. She was strong and always winning. He was beaten down all his life and had to always watch his back. Ruby had gotten into beacon at age 15 making her the youngest student, but not only that she also went from the Low tier to the High tier in 3 weeks. She was in another league so how was she supposed to understand his pain?!
Jaune sighed as he walked through the halls before he heard a voice.
"Yo Arc!" A voice called as Jaune just barely dodged a red glowing fist at his face. "The fuc-" Jaune was cut off as he saw Ryan glaring at him.
'Great Ruby 's gone and he immediately goes for the kill…' Jaune thought as Ryan swung on him again.
Jaune dodged before shoving his elbow into Ryan's stomach and he jumped back as Ryan heaved.
"You bastard!" He screamed as he held his stomach. Ryan then went to punch Jaune again and Jaune once more dodged the punch before slamming his own fist into Ryan's face.
"Fuck!" Ryan called out but readied another punch as Jaune dodged and went for an uppercut. Ryan though peeled back to avoid the hit and slammed Jaune in the face sending him sprawling back.
Jaune held his bleeding nose as he looked up at Ryan's smirking face. "Guess the bitch taught you some things? Doesn't matter when you're still powerless!" Ryan boasted.
Jaune then let out a laugh as he looked up. "No, I'm not!" Jaune said as he got into a stance.
Ryan looked shocked and confused before laughing himself. "You can't be serious! You are pathetic Arc!" Ryan said before rushing forwards and going to punch Jaune.
'Shield.' Was the only thing that came to Jaune's head as his blue eyes glowed and Ryan's widened.
A shield came out in front of Jaune that Ryan slammed his fist into. "What the?" Ryan said as the shield disappeared and Jaune rushed forwards.
'Brass knuckles.' Jaune thought as he summoned brass knuckles and slammed his fist into Ryan's face as the boy was sent back and landed at his side on the floor.
Ryan was about to get up before Jaune put his foot on his face.
"Give up. It's my win." Jaune said not wishing to go further, no lie though… he enjoyed saying that… It felt like an underdog story. The young underdog who was picked on comes back and destroys everyone. It felt awesome.
Unfortunately, Ryan didn't believe in stories like that. "No, I can still keep going!" He cried. He was NOT losing to Jaune. The King losing to Lowly trash like him? It sounds insane!
Ryan then grabbed Jaune's leg before increasing the strength in his arms and flipping Jaune off him as the taller boy crashed into the ground.
Jaune jumped up and jumped back and Ryan slammed his fist where Jaune used to be.
Jaune noticed that his hand seemed to be flickering… lightning?!
He didn't know how but Ryan had seemingly powered up and was ready for round 2.
Jaune dodged his first punch before retaliating with one of his own.
Ryan stumbled back as he was punched across the face. He recovered quickly and slammed his fist into the ground as lightning shot through and rushed at Jaune's feet.
Jaune jumped up as the lightning shot up with him and coursed through his body. 'Sh-shit!' He called in his mind as he hit the ground harshly coughing up blood.
Jaune tried to get up but Ryan descended on him, arm sparking. "Die bastard!" Ryan called as he went to slam his fist into Jaune.
'Shield.' Jaune thought as he thrust out his hand and a white shield came out as Ryan slammed his fist into it. The shield cracked slightly as Ryan's face smashed into it from his momentum.
Jaune then rolled aside and rushed forwards as he deactivated his shield. 'Brass knuckles'. Jaune thought as he slammed his fist along the side of Ryan's face and sent him into the lockers.
At this point, many students had gathered and were watching in surprise as the school creature was taking down Ryan. They were even more surprised by Jaune using an ability.
Ryan tried to get up but Jaune showed no mercy this time and slammed his foot into Ryan's face and smashed him once more against the lockers.
Ryan raised his fist and got a little spark before his hand hit the ground. "Fucking dammit." He said weakly as Jaune panted.
Instantly the entire erupted into cheers as they saw Ryan get beat. Most already hated Jaune but they despised Ryan. The celebration was cut short as they realized that there was a new king and bowed.
Dylan was in shock as he saw Ryan on the floor and Jaune victorious. "Th-this can't be!" Dylan said as everyone looked towards him. Dylan rushed forwards and picked up Ryan who looked at him with one eye open.
'How did you lose?" Dylan asked as Ryan turned away. Dylan started walking with Ryan's arm along his shoulder.
He turned to Jaune with a glare. "Excuse me, your highness." He spat as Jaune moved aside on instinct as Dylan sucked his teeth.
Everyone then looked at Jaune in shock. It didn't take him long to realize that it wasn't shocked at him winning but rather that he let Dylan talk to him like that and get away with it.
Jaune wasn't used to such a stance so he opened his mouth but before anything could come out the bell signaling that everyone was late for class rang.
He let out a breath as students scrambled for class. Jaune as usual opted to skip as he saw no point in going
"Holy shit.." he breathed once he sat down near some different lockers. "I actually beat Ryan in a fair 1v1… I'm fucking awesome!" Jaune said as he looked at his hands before his blue eyes glowed.
'Sword' he thought remembering the sword he saw in a video game once. But unlike before the ability didn't activate even though he was trying.
"Guess it only works with weapons that actually exist… man that sucks!" He cried as he slumped down along the lockers. "But why…? Why would Professor Iris lie?' He thought, folding his arms.
It was no secret that low-Tiers were treated horribly but to shut down their hopes with the idea of no powers? What was the gain?
Jaune didn't have much to think as the bell rang off and teens flooded out of classes as Jaune sat up.
Unlike before, people didn't bump into Jaune as he walked instead they went out of their way to avoid that. He smirked and walked with more confidence… until somebody bumped into him.
He turned to say sorry before he noticed who it was and gasped.
Dylan was glaring at him harder than ever. "Yes? Your Highness?" Dylan said with venom as Jaune jumped back. "Well! I-I Was gonna say-" Jaune stopped as he fully turned to Dylan. He was the KING there was no reason to fear Dylan anymore. But… What did King mean? To most, it was absolute power over others but did Jaune have to be that way? Well anyway, he still said one thing.
"I'd like an apology!" Jaune said as Dylan looked stunned before collecting himself. "As if Arc!" Dylan said as it was Jaune's turn to look shocked. 'Dylan's the biggest suck up ever seen! How could he ever go against a king?!' Jaune thought before it donned on him.
Dylan didn't have a history with Ruby… so when she beat Ryan and Railand so easily he respected her… but he had hated Jaune since day one. Jaune's fist clenched. 'Why? Why does everyone have to get the shit beaten out of them to be better!?' Jaune thought as he looked up at Dylan with a harsh glare. Students had gathered around once more. Dylan wasn't AS hated as Ryan but he was hated enough that people would love to see him pummeled.
Before Jaune could say a word Dylan spoke. "8 A.M!" He said as Jaune perked up. "For what?" Jaune asked as Dylan turned away. "A challenge! We will duel at 8 A.M sharp! It's one of my free periods so don't be late!" He cried before walking away. But before Jaune could say anything to even that Railand walked up. "Count me in too!" He said glaring at Jaune.
"I want payback for Ryan! I don't know how you beat him but I don't care either!" Railand screamed as Jaune took a slight step back. "You're going down you son of a bitch!" Railand cried before walking off.
The students dispersed as the bell rang off once more leaving Jaune to think. 'So that's how it is huh? I kicked Ryan's ass already. I don't know my level but I'm higher than him so why? Why are Railand and Dylan so confident?!' he thought before putting his hands in his pockets. "I'm gonna head to the gym… need to blow off steam!" He said to no one before walking off.
Next day 7:57
Jaune walked into the arena location and saw Dylan waiting with some other low-tiers waiting to see what would happen. "So… I guess since we're both here we might as well just start now right?" Jaune asked as Dylan put up his hand. "No we will fight as 8 as I said!'' he snarled as Jaune stepped back slightly but sighed and walked to the other side of the arena and sat down.
It had only been about a minute before Jaune got tired of the silence. "Hey, Dylan?" Jaune said as Dylan glared daggers at him. "I have no interest in conversing with you Arc!" he snarled once more as Jaune sighed.
"Don't you wanna strike a deal or something?" Jaune said as Dylan looked at him with disgust. "What?! Do you wish to forfeit the duel? I will have you know I-" Dylan was cut off as Jaune stood up. "Of course not. I meant for the battle." Jaune said as Dylan pushed up his glasses. "Oh? You wish to have a wager?" he asked as Jaune rolled his eyes. "Yeah wager whatever. If I win you have to respect me." Jaune said as Dylan glared. "And me?" Dylan asked with venom as Jaune smirked.
"I figured that you'd want to set your own but if you like being ordered around so badly, who am I to disappoint," Jaune said with his hands in his pockets as his eyes were closed. But when he opened them he was greeted with raw fury. "Uh…" Jaune said as Dylan calmed himself but his next words were still laced with venom.
"Ok Arc! If I win even if this isn't an official match you WILL forfeit the title of king over to me and will become my personal servant for the rest of the school year… no! For all 3 years, I have left!" Dylan cried as Jaune deadpanned. 'That's way more severe than mine… well might as well!' Jaune thought before looking up. "Alright then! I agree to your terms!" Jaune cried as Dylan smirked.
"Good. Because it just turned 8!" Dylan said, smirking before walking over to his side of the arena placing down his glasses, and picking up a small case. "The hell's that?!" Jaune said as Dylan smirked. "Your demise." He said as he brought out a large gauntlet before putting it on his hand. It crackled with electricity as Jaune gasped.
"Now Arc… time to die!" He cried before rushing forwards and rushed his fist at Jaune. 'S-shit!' he thought as he braced himself.
But then he remembered his ability and smirked. 'Shield!' he called as the shining shield appeared in front of him.
But when Dylan's gauntlet made connection it slammed into and cracked Jaune's shield. 'What?!' Jaune cried in his head as the shield was smashed and Jaune's face was slammed by Dylan's gauntlet.
"Fuck!" He cried as he was slammed into the ground coughing up blood. "What the hell?" he coughed before Dylan slammed the fist at him once more as Jaune rolled out of the way before jumping up. 'No way! Can't let it end like that. I have to think of something!' Jaune thought as Dylan smirked wildly as his eyes took on a similar wild gleam. "You're dead Arc!' Dylan cried maniacally before rushing forwards.
Jaune braced himself before sidestepping Dylan's attack as the blue-haired boy turned towards him in shock. Jaune's fist met his face.
Before he could think about it Jaune's other first met his forehead and Dylan gasped before glaring. "Arc! You son of a bitch! I'll fucking kill you!" Dylan roared before rushing at Jaune once more but this time he was too close to dodge.
'How?! How can he be so uptight and normal most of the time but be so ferocious in a fight?!' Jaune thought as his stomach was slammed with the electricity gauntlet and he was sent to the edge of the arena and sat winded. 'Damn it!' Jaune cried in his mind as he closed his eyes.
"Wow!" One girl said as the boy next to her snickered. "Ryan' must've gone easy on the dweeb! There's no way This is our king!" he said as Jaune's face darkened.
'So that's how it is huh? If I fail I'm worthless… I'm sick of this bullshit!' Jaune said standing as Dylan looked shocked. "How dare you Arc! Worthless scum like you trying to defy me?!" Dylan cried as Jaune glared.
Dylan rushed forwards and prepared to put Jaune out of his misery. But before he could make connection Jaune dodged once more and slammed his knee into Dylan's stomach.
The older boy doubled over and looked up at Jaune's glowing eyes before Jaune's knuckles were covered by a glowing ring and smashing into his face. 'Brass knuckles! Damn it!" Dylan cried as he hit the ground in pain.
Jaune looked down at Dylan with his eyes glowing. "My win." He said as Dylan glared harshly before jumping up. "As if! I'll kill you before I ever lose!" Dylan cried before trying to uppercut Jaune who barely dodged before jumping back. But Dylan wasted no time before rushing forwards and prepared to punch Jaune into the stratosphere.
'No good. If I'm gonna beat him…' Jaune thought as Dylan prepared his punch. 'I need something like that! I need... ' Jaune cried in his mind as his eyes glowed brighter.
'A gauntlet!' he called in his head as Dylan slammed his fist forward… only to be met with an identical fist. "What?!" he cried, seeing Jaune copy his weapon. "How did trash like you recreate my-" Dylan didn't have much to talk as Jaune slammed his own fist into his face and Dylan was sent sprawling across the arena and he coughed up blood.
"My win?' Jaune said with a smirk as Dylan's eyes went wide in anger before jumping up and rushing forwards. "I will repeat it until the end! I will kill you!" Dylan screeched before slamming his sparking fist forward as Jaune slammed his cracked one. 'His is made out of energy so no electricity is going through it. But it's still powerful but nothing beats the original!' Dylan thought.
They met once again and both smashed apart. Pieces scattered from Dylan's and Jaune's dissipated from existence. "NO!' Dylan cried before his eyes glowed and the pieces started to move, trying to put themselves together to form a new fist before…. Before Jaune slammed his fist into Dylan's face sending him into the other side of the arena and smashing against the wall.
"Fucking hell!" Dylan cried as he coughed up blood. He looked up and once again Jaune stood over him. "Yield." Was all Jaune said as Dylan glared at the floor. "I don't want to take this any further. It'd be in your best interest to give up." Jaune said as Dylan glared.
"No! Absolutely not!" Dylan cried before jumping up as Jaune glared. 'Why are you all the same!' he thought before raising his left hand that didn't have the gauntlet attacked. 'Brass knuckles!' he cried in his mind before smashing his left fist into Dylan's face.
'When… Did he learn to have two weapons?' was all Dylan thought before he lost consciousness. Jaune stood up as students behind him clapped seeing his win. But it didn't make him as happy as it should've. 'So… at first, I'm pathetic but when I win I'm impressive?" the thought bitterly but didn't dwell on it before we walked towards Dylan.
He bent down but before he could grab the boy a voice rang out. "Don't touch him, you bastard!" Jaune jumped back as a green energy whip landed just where he was. He looked up and he saw the raven-haired boy walk forward. "Railand?" Jaune questioned as he picked up Dylan and glared at Jaune. "Hey I was just trying to hel-" He was cut off by Railand's voice. "I could give less of a shit! My match is next so be ready!" Railand called as Jaune looked at his back.
"Well shit," Jaune said before putting his hands in his pockets and walking off. He had a match to prepare for. School could take second place.
Well, bois and gals that's the end of this. Sorry, any reviews on this chapter won't be covered due to this being written on September 30th. But I hope you all enjoy it none the less. R/R and have a good one! BYYYYEEE
(Sidenote: The Railand v Jaune fight was supposed to be in this chapter but it would've made no sense to be included so it's next chapter.)
Ryan
Semblance: Lightning Punch*
Rank Low-Tier
Level: 2.2*
Power: C
Speed: C
Defense: D
Support: F
Versatility: C
Jaune Arc
Semblance: Armory Creation
Rank: Low-Tier King
Level: 2.8*
Power: C
Speed: D
Defense: B
Support: B
Versatility: B
Now can wield Two weapons
New weapon command: Gauntlet
Railand
Semblance: Energy Whip
Rank: Low Tier Rook
Level: 1.9
Power: C
Speed: C
Defense: F
Support: D
Versatility: D
*= Updated