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Chapter 31
When I woke up it was to the best sleep that I've had in a long time which confused me until I felt Ruby's weight on me. It made me feel relaxed
Things are about to heat up-achievement unlocked
For surviving against you're encounter with the Maiden and uncovering your identity I thought you should get some gifts.
50,000 XP
25,000 Lien
Motor bike blue print unlocked
Romantic evening-achievement unlocked
Went to your first dance with a girl that you didn't have to pay and she enjoyed it, your full of surprises.
50,000XP
25,000 Lien
Hidden blade blueprint unlocked
Perk tree unlocked
Race: Fox Faunus
Level: 72
XP: 6,650/7,200
HP: 720/720
SP: 720/720
MP: 720/720
AP:1,440/1,440
Lien: 154,500
Nara
Level 62
XP: 1,300/6,300
HP: 1, 860/1,860
HP: 1, 860/1,860
SP 1, 860/1,860
AP:3,720/3,720
Wow that's a higher level than I thought I would be, when I first got my semblance, I was only level 15 look how much I've grown but still I wonder what level the others would be, I still lose to Pyrrha and Ruby more times than I win, and I do I even want to know that level of Romans' partner.
Wanting to stop thinking about this I decided to just stay there as I checked my phone being surprised at how late it is.
Then I saw the messages reminding me of something.
Ruby was related to Yang.
RUBY BETTER COME BACK BEFORE I KNOCK THAT DAMM DOOR DOWN
Working to fight through my panic I quickly shake Ruby awake.
"what is it I was sleeping" Ruby says grouchily as she yawned and if I wasn't so panicky, I would have been spending more time enjoying how cute she was especially now in this moment.
Instead, I quicky show her the message making sure that she understands what's going on then I remember what else we were doing today "we should probably go get changed we have to go to Ozpins office then we need to tell the others what happed" I then pause giving her the time to nod as she grabs her stuff "oh and the barbecue thing is today remember do you still want to go you don't have to, I don't want f- "Ruby stopped my rambling with a quick kiss before she smiled at me pulling back,
"I'm looking forward to meeting your family" Ruby says making me smile back relieved. Hopefully they don't act too weird. Me and Ruby then kiss again before separating to get ready.
After we got ready, I waited for Ruby outside her dorm. when the door opened it wasn't Ruby that came out instead it was Yang "I told you we didn't do anything" was all I heard her squeak from Ruby before the door shut.
When Yang got to me, I turned to her. I wasn't massively worried; Yang was protective yes massively so but she wasn't violent. At least she wasn't violent with me and the people she trusted.
I'd like to think that we were friends even if we weren't the closest, we still got along well enough which is needed anyway for a relationship to work between me and Ruby.
"so, what happened" Yang asked getting to the point.
"we watched a movie in my bed and we must have been tired so we fell asleep in my bed" I say honestly.
"you're not leaving anything out are you" Yang asks making me shake my head with that she hums before sighing "I've been meaning to ask how are you and Ruby going" she asks.
"Were doing great" I say simply but when she nudged me, I continued "I think we're really doing great when I first started liking her, I would imagine our relationship but still we're doing better than I imagined we would, we didn't change much to be honest she' like my best friend with some added benefits" I say wincing as she hit my arm.
"that's my sister I don't want to hear about that" she complains as I rub my arm.
"I didn't mean it like that" well I didn't completely mean it like that but that is also fun, better move on from that quickly. "but yeah, me and Ruby are going great I'm happier with her then I have been in a long time." I say being honest I felt close with Yang to be honest we're pretty close and I trust her no matter what my jokes say.
"wow I didn't really expect such a good answer" Yang says surprised "Is it weird that I'm a little jealous no one felt that way about me" she asked making me shrug how was I supposed to know. "well, I'm happy that you two are getting along" she says before pausing as if she was thinking of something "do you love her" Yang asks making me freeze and cough at the same time I was sure that if I was eating, I would have choked.
"what I don't know yet isn't that too soon" to be honest I already knew the answer to that question I was just too afraid to admit it. when I do it becomes real and I don't think that I could take losing Ruby as well.
"your probably right now do you remember what I said to you about hurting Ruby" she asked the last part having some bite making me nod.
"I will be in a world of pain I know" I reply casually.
"good now have fun on your date" she says walking off before I could deny it being a date. It wasn't technically a date because it's to see family I don't think that's a date at least.
When Yang went back into her dorm I smiled when I watched an embarrassed quickly pushed out the dorm "use protection" was Yang's final words before the door shut making me quickly join Ruby in embarrassment.
After a couple minutes of awkward silence, I clear my throat wanting to ask something, seeing her again made me think of it again "so yesterday minus the getting in a fight part did you have fun, I didn't make you uncomfortable did I, and I'm sorry about leaving half way through I didn't want to leave you alone" before I could keep rambling me, she silenced me in what was beginning to become my favourite.
She kissed me it wasn't a long one but still it was .
"I had a great time yesterday but next time why not something more relaxed like a movie. now come on the sooner we can talk to Ozpin the sooner we can tell the others what happened then we can go out and meet your family she says grabbing my hand making me stumble but I was getting used to Ruby doing that I simpler quickened my pace as I close my hand around here as we get to the elevator in Ozpins tower.
"you know there's not much of a point of us rushing here if you're going to push all the buttons" I said with a smile that widened when she simply pouted at me, going over to her I wrapped an arm around her shoulder "when we get some more free time want to get some cookies and then go to the comic book store" I ask it's not how I imagined a regular date would go, not that I imagined dating all that much it's just the movies and TV always made a date seem so much work.
Honestly, I prefer going out with Ruby to a comic book store then a fancy restaurant. I would do either with Ruby of course and I wouldn't complain outside of jokes but still getting comic books is more fun.
When the elevator opened Ruby quickly stepped out with me trailing off behind her "Sorry it took so long. Someone accidentally hit all the buttons on the elevator on the way up here." She says awkwardly "wasn't me she says after a pause making me roll my eyes fondly.
"yeah, must have been a ghost" I joke making her stick her tongue out at me.
Ozpin then clears his throat as he gets our attention "Thank you two for coming, how are you feeling?".
"Okay, I guess. I'd feel better if my bad-guy-catching record wasn't O-for-three." Ruby says jokingly making me hum.
"don't feel too bad it's nice to know that we have so much in common" I joke back making her smile before we notice the blank stares we were getting.
"Okay, so that's the tone we're going for, got it." Ruby says sheepishly before Ironwood approaches us looking serious.
Ruby, Jack, I feel it's appropriate to let you know that I think what you did last night is exactly what being a Huntress is all about. You recognized a threat. You took action. And you did the very best you could" he said surprising us. We weren't really expecting compliments.
You know what he's not as bad as I thought he would be maybe I judged him too harshly I should have known to not take what Qrow says at face value.
"Thank you, sir." Ruby says pleased.
I nod my head with a smile "yeah thanks it means a lot" I say grateful as I relax.
"Now, the general here has already informed us of the events that... transpired last night, but now that you've rested, we were wondering if you had anything to add." Ozpin asks making me nod as I swallow.
"she's called Cinder Fall" I say shocking them especially Ruby.
"Cinder how" Ruby says surprised.
"that's a strong allegation to make of a student do you any proof" Ironwood asks face forming a grimace.
"one ability my semblance gives is the ability to observe people for information, it basically spelled it out for me" I say being as clear I could.
"Are you certain Jack use your semblance on me tell me what it says" Ozpin says making me nod as I observe him.
Ozpin-Ozma
Sorry dipshit there's a lot that I'm willing to tell you for my own amusement, but even I know not to mess with the old guy. All I will say is keep your wits about you and look for the next Ozma when the time comes.
I guess my semblance is full of surprises recently.
"weirdly enough my semblance wasn't able to pick up much on you" I say shrugging as I hide my suspiciousness "all it really says of note is that your title is Ozma is that supposed to mean anything" I ask curiously.
I trust Ozpin enough to be confident that he has our best interest in mind, he has done so much to help us all and I'm thankful. For that. But the guy is just so secretive.
When I saw Everyone but Ruby's face freeze as if they were shocked at the name Ozma I felt even more suspicious as I got a million questions in my head. But still I had the feeling that asking them would get me nowhere so I held my tongue.
"well, I think that's proof enough" Ozpin says quickly recovering "has your semblance revealed anything else to you?"
"I haven't had the chance to observe Emerald yet, but Mercury her partner he seems suspicious and my semblance agrees with me" I say honestly making Mrs Goodwitch frown.
"at least that explains the fight you had with him in class Mr Arc why didn't you report this to us beforehand"
"sorry I felt like I was just being paranoid so I tried to forget about it"
"Instincts are a powerful tool for huntsman and huntresses you two should remember that" Ironwood says making us nod, ruby even saluted excitedly.
"thank you both for your cooperation, Ruby, Jack. Why don't you go and spend some time with your friends? You have a big day ahead of you. Both"
"Any time." Happy to help" we say about to leave.
"And Miss Rose, Mister White. please try and be ... discreet about this matter.
"Yes sir." we both say before heading back to Ruby's dorm room.
When we got there, we were quickly surrounded by the rest of Team RWBY and JNPR.
"What happened?" Yang and Nora asked.
"Uh... well, um..." Ruby says laughing nervously.
I scratch the back of my head before sighing "want me to try to explain?" I ask making everyone nod. "so long story short" I start "when me and Ruby were outside getting fresh air, we saw a figure on the rooftops so we followed, after I ID her and sent the message to you all we then fought her. When Ironwood got out the elevator she escaped. The next day we told Ozpin, Miss Goodwitch and Ironwood who she really was and now were here" I say getting it out hoping that my voice was clear.
That actually didn't take as long as I thought it would, you know what I don't know why I was so worried.
"okay now that were sure that your both okay there's something, we need to talk to you about something" Yang says seriously making me straighten again today.
"what's this about" I ask leaning against the door frame.
"your message" Jaune says surprising me why did they care so much about the message.
"you said something like if I don't make it go to Ozpin you had us worried" Yang says making me feel flattered it's nice to be certain that they cared.
"sorry about that I just wanted to make sure that there was a failsafe in place and that you all knew how serious I was being" I reply awkwardly.
"wait what you were worried about us dying" Ruby says surprised, taking my hand she smiles slightly "there's no need to worry about that we will be fine" Ruby says making me smile back.
I'm still not sure If I agreed with her, we don't know what the future will bring, but I do know that I would do whatever I can to keep Ruby and the others safe.
"then let's do what we can to keep each other safe" I say to the others before my alarm goes off. "shit" I say then toss Ruby the Lien card before she could say anything about it. "were supposed to meeting my family in a couple hours you still want to come Ruby" I ask.
"I'm looking forward to it just need some privacy to get ready" she says making us nod as we leave.
"wow meeting his parents you really are moving things quickly in your relationship" were the last words I heard from Yang making me blush as I get ready quickly.
After an hour I met up with Ruby outside her dorm and we started heading over to my home. The closer and closer we got to my family the more nervous Ruby got. I did my best to help her but I don't think It's working very well.
"but Jack what if they don't like me" Ruby says nervously as we get near to my house, making me wrap an arm around her head and kiss her forehead, as I smile at her.
"hey don't worry your awesome my family will love you, but just to warn you their pretty overbearing so I should warn you." I say poking her stomach with a smile "when my mom sees how skinny you are, she's going to try to feed you but don't trust her cooking" I say watching as she blushes before slapping my hand away.
"well, if you think that's bad you should wait until you meet dad, he can be pretty crazy" she says relaxing making me smile.
"I don't think he can be much worse than Qrow" I joke smiling before we reach my house and after giving Ruby a minute to get her bearings, I open the door with my key.
"Were here" I call as we step in smiling at the smell of home.
"Jack!" I hear an excited voice call before I felt myself embraced in a hug making me smile as I pat her head.
"Hey I missed you too, it's been so long you seem taller." I say looking right as I heard footsteps as I see the sources. There I saw a smiling Ben, Tom was smirking as he held Jess's hand, Peter and Rachel were standing there too.
I guess my parents were working the grill.
"hey Jack", "Welcome back Jack" was the general greeting, except Jane has never fit into general.
"who's she" Jane questions pouting as she held me tighter, me and Jane have always been a lot alike even if she can't remember most of that night, but we've been massively protective of each other ever since.
"this is my girlfriend the one I've told you all about" I say wrapping my other arm around her, I was mostly just talking to my family since I haven't really spoken to the others that much. I guess that the others might have told them about her and Peter and Rachel have already met Ruby before we started dating.
"hi there" Ruby says awkwardly
"so how did you two meets, Beacon right" Jess asked making Tom smirk.
"bet you it wasn't at Beacon" Tom says making me roll my eyes.
"you can't go making bets when you already know the answer" I interject "remember when we had that party on the day of the Dust till Dawn robbery" I say making her and the others nod as Ruby looks away embarrassed "well she was actually the one who fought stopped the robbery, I did a little to help but it was mostly Ruby" I say proudly making Jane gasp.
"wow you're a hunter but you look so young" Jane asks excitedly as she forgets about me
"oh, uhm no I'm just a hunter in training same as Jack" Ruby says embarrassed.
"she's only 15 though" I say fake coughing making her elbow me muttering about normal knees as the others look impressed "so shouldn't we go outside to get something to eat" I say taking Ruby's hand as we head out.
"hey Jack welcome back" my parents say when the see me, my mom was quick to hug me even pulling Ruby in, she's always been friendly.
After we got past introductions, we ate some food while talking staying for a couple hours before heading back to Beacon
We couldn't stay long anyway, since Ruby was going to be busy on her first mission, and if my message from Qrow was any indication I would be busy too.
But I wonder why he wants ne it keeps it a secret from Ruby and the others.
When I got back, I couldn't fall asleep so I decided to do a dungeon again more specifically I chose to do the monster dungeon again,
This time it was a lot easier probably because of my higher level, I even split myself in half so that I could get though it faster although the fifth wave was when I failed last time.
But this time I was ready when the fifth wave started, I quickly switched to a one-handed axe and a hrs pistol then I ripped through the zombies, with me Nara and my Draugr we were quickly slicing through the monsters, then I felt myself getting picked up and thrown into a wall.
Looks like the first vampire was here.
Quickly finding it I through a Molotov at it setting it alight before I threw my axe at, cutting its head from its body in the distraction, then I took out the rest of the zombies and vampires out leaving myself panting exhausted.
At least it's over. Me and Nara even levelled up once which filled up my meters, I was still tired but less so at least know I can leave.
Level: 72
XP: 6,650/7,200
HP: 720/720
SP: 720/720
MP: 720/720
AP:1,440/1,440
Lien: 154,500
Nara
Level 63
XP: 1,300/6,300
HP: 1,890/1,890
SP 1,890/1,890
AP:3,780/3,780
Smiling I quickly had a shower before deciding to check out the perk tree picking the things that were the most interesting.
Regen
Regen Aura (level one)-regenerate Aura 10 percent faster -Costs one point
Regen Mana (level one) -regenerate Mana 10 percent faster -Costs one point
Regen Stamina (level one) -regenerate Stamina 10 percent faster -Costs one point
Regen Health (level one) -regenerate health 10 percent faster -Costs one point
Regen All (level one) -regenerate All 10 percent faster-Locked
Reserves
Increase Aura Reserves (level one) - Increase Aura by ten percent-Costs one point
Increase Mana Reserves (level one) - Increase by ten percent-Costs one point
Increase Stamina Reserves (level one) - Increase Stamina by ten percent-Costs one point
Increase Health- Increase Health by ten percent-Costs one point
Increase All Reserves (level one) – Increase All by ten percent-Locked
Perks available 7
Now that was a lot less Perks than I hoped I would have seemed like I get 1 perk every level, this is just so nerfed.
After taking some time to pick I decided.
Regen
Regen Aura (level two)-regenerate Aura 10 percent faster -Costs one point
Regen Mana (level two) -regenerate Mana 10 percent faster -Costs one point
Regen Stamina (level one) -regenerate Stamina 10 percent faster -Costs one point
Regen Health (level two) -regenerate health 10 percent faster -Costs one point
Regen All (level one) -regenerate All 10 percent faster-Locked
Reserves
Increase Aura Reserves (level two) - Increase Aura by ten percent-Costs one point
Increase Mana Reserves (level two) - Increase by ten percent-Costs one point
Increase Stamina Reserves (level two) - Increase Stamina by ten percent-Costs one point
Increase Health Reserves (level two)- Increase Health by ten percent-Costs one point
Increase All Reserves (level one) – Increase All by ten percent-Locked
Perks available 0
Are you sure?
YES-NO
I quickly clicked yes after that.
Regen
Regen Aura (level two)-regenerate Aura 25 percent faster - Locked
Regen Mana (level two) -regenerate Mana 25 percent faster - Locked
Regen Stamina (level one) -regenerate Stamina 10 percent faster -Costs one point
Regen Health (level two) -regenerate health 25 percent faster - Locked
Regen All (level one) -regenerate All 10 percent faster-Locked
Reserves
Increase Aura Reserves (level two) - Increase Aura by 25 percent-Locked
Increase Mana Reserves (level two) - Increase Mana by 25 percent- Locked
Increase Stamina Reserves (level two) - Increase Stamina by 25 percent- Locked
Increase Health Reserves (level two)- Increase Health by 25 percent- Locked
Increase All Reserves (level one) – Increase All by ten percent-costs one point
Happy with how it looked I quickly lied down and after texting a goodnight to Ruby and my family I went to sleep smiling was happy now recently happier than I've been in a long time, I just hope nothing changes.
