Rwby: They say I can but can I?
It was a bright and sunny day in the city of Vale and boring for the combined teams of RWBY and NPR. Jaune had business in the city needing some time to himself, the others were a little worried. He seemed to be getting more and more distant from them and seemed tired. Nora being the kind friend and queen of pancakes called a meeting in their room.
"And that's how it is!" She said hand on her hips and a large smile. "Nora you didn't explain anything," Ren said in a dry voice long since used to her shenanigans. "Oh, my bad!~ She giggled. "Well, Jaune-Jaune has been looking down recently so I thought we could try and figure it out." She finished looking over the others in the room.
"Vomit boy has been acting strange," Yang added leaning back against the wall with her arms crossed. "Agreed, Arc has been distant as of late. Has Cardin been bullying him again?" Weiss asked NPR.
"No, Cardin has been good and seems to have turned over a new leaf," Pyrrha replied with a small amount of distrust. She was still a little angry at how Cardin treated the blond knight and the blackmailing. "Then what else could it be?" Ruby asked with a hand to her chin in deep thought. "The answer might be on his scroll," Blake said holding up the item in question.
The group blinked a few times, "Blake where did you find that?" Yang inquired with a raised brow and grin. "It was sitting there in the bed." She replied in a dull tone. NPR sighed it wasn't unusual for Jaune to misplace his scroll and lock himself out. "But wouldn't we be violating his privacy?" Ruby asked a little nervous she didn't want to mess with her best friend's things.
"Yes but we're concerned about him. So we should look and apologize about it to him later." Ren replied using his neutral tone. Looking around the room they all nodded in agreement. Ren took the scroll from Blake and unlocked it going through the files as they gathered around.
They found some old pictures that made them giggle, those being Jaune in a dress and one wearing his onesie. They then stumbled upon a journal and reading through they came to understand his plight. Jaune was being crushed by his family name and the legacy it brought with it. Weiss understood the most her family name weighed on her and made people form opinions on her without having spoken to her.
They found a video file attached to the entry opening it they saw Jaune sitting in a chair with his guitar. Quieting down they were interested as none of them had ever really heard him play serously.
Karma: by AJR
I've been so good, I've been helpful and friendly
I've been so good, why am I feeling empty?
That made the group frown at how he felt. Ren was understanding he too felt empty at one point as if what he accomplish didn't amount to anything. Lucky he had Nora there to pull him through after the loss of his home and family. She'd been a rock in his life and kept him focused and his doubts away and gave him the energy to move on.
I've been so good, I've been so good this year
I've been so good, but it's still getting harder
I've been so good, where the hell is the karma?
I've been so good, I've been so good this year
Ruby felt for him with this part, she'd seen him work to exhaustion. To her, he was the kindest person she'd meet. Jaune treated everyone like family strangers or not and helped those he saw. So she understood if he felt that karma was overlooking him and giving him the boot.
Why, are you asking me why?
My days and nights are filled with disappointment
Fine, oh no, everything's fine
I'm not sure why I booked today's appointment
This struck Blake as she felt the same ever since her split with Adam and the fang. How she hated herself for not seeing the signs earlier. As well as finding little to no clues to their location or overall plan after nights of research.
I've been so good, I've been helpful and friendly
I've been so good, why am I feeling empty?
I've been so good, I've been so good this year
I've been so good, but it's still getting harder
I've been so good, where the hell is the karma?
I've been so good, I've been so good this year
Everyone could feel it from him in the video he want to prove he was worthy and what he did matter. That he wasn't a failure and where his due was. A number of them teared up a little.
What, am I normal or not?
Am I crazier than other patients?
Right, I've done everything right
So where's the karma doc, I've lost my patience
Yang felt the last line spoke with her about losing patience. She'd been there multiple times due to her semblance and lack of info on things. She'd helped her family recover with Qrow but no matter how many times she asked of looked. No info about her mother was uncovered and it drove her crazy.
'Cause I've been so good, I've been working my ass off
I've been so good, still, I'm lonely and stressed out
I've been so good, I've been so good this year
And I've been so good, but it's still getting harder
I've been so good, where the hell is the karma?
I've been so good, I've been so good this year
Weiss felt pangs from this as she took worked and struggled both physically and mentally to get here. Her solitude in the mansion drove her to become stronger overcoming the stress and forming bonds with her team and friends. She found a true family she could rely on.
Ah-ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
I've been so good this year
I've been so good this year
They made a promise as he cried his heart out they would do more to help him. He'd been there for them now it was their turn.
Time, I know we're out of time
But what if sad thoughts come and I can't stop it
Bye, I don't wanna say bye
If only I could keep you in my pocket
In this part, Nora understood she to delt with such things. Never knowing the love of a family before meeting Ren. The struggle, hunger, and cold she had to deal with not to mention sneered at for being a street rat. She also wanted to keep Ren close as she was still afraid she'd wake one day to have him gone and her alone again.
To give me some diagnosis of why I'm so hollow
Please give me instructions, I promise I'll follow
I tripped on my ankle and fractured my elbow
But doesn't that mean that the tour's gonna sell though?
I try to explain the good faith that's been wasted
But after an hour it sounds like complaining
Wait don't go away, can I lie here forever?
You say that I'm better, why don't I feel better?
The universe works in mysterious ways
But I'm starting to think it ain't working for me
Doctor, should I be good?
Should I be good this year?
Pyrrha felt her heartstring being pulled at one point she felt the same. That people were wasting her time with her and she wasn't the grand person they spoke of. In this part, Jaune felt bitter and sad at not progressing. It was understandable compared to him he was normal beyond the mark. That he would be left in the shadows and never gain the recognition he deserved and at the end of his rope.
As the video ended it took them a moment to collect themselves and coming to a consensus. They would all pitch in with training and helping. Helping him grown stronger and making him and open up more as to unload the weight of doubts he carried.
They later confronted him and he was rightfully made but understood they worried. With their help, he grew as a huntsman incorporating more techniques into his moveset. Also building his confidence and seeking a little help with doctor Oobleck as he had a degree in psychiatry.
With their help, he later became a powerful huntsman in his own right and had a number of adventures both involving magic and other worldly entities. But that is a story for a later time.