Greetings my faithful readers! welcome to another chapter of 'To Create Ones Path', it's a new year, so let's kick this off with an exceptionally long chapter today. And i want to know if you guys want to have longer chapters but a longer waiting time, or a shorter waiting time, but shorter chapters, such as the previous ones, i want you guys to decide. But anyways, let's get into this already!

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"A...Huntsman?" Jaune asked aloud, more searching in his newly gifted search engine than to his new companion. But since this seemed like a normal response to her statement, she decided to answer for him. So she walked up to him and knelt down to his height, giving him a gentle and motherly smile.

"Yes, a Huntsman." Summer said, placing her hands on his shoulders. She was sure that he was processing all of that in his own way. Completely ignoring the fact that he was the one to single-handedly defeat that psychopath from before. He seemed like a small innocent child, not unlike her own. In fact, now that she thought about it, he dint have a home yet did he? Well, she could reckon that he should stay with her family until he could apply to a huntsman academy. And she can learn more about him along the way!

"Someone to help fight the darkness, and the people who would want to do harm to others..." Jaunes thoughts immediately went to his father, and he scowled. 'That man probably created those creatures of darkness to try and get rid of my creations without getting his hands dirty.' Jaune thought, but then turned to the idea of training and becoming stronger. '...maybe even stronger than my father...' Jaune thought, with a small amount of hope in his eyes. But the more he thought about it, the more that hope grew, and with it came a stead fast determination. 'If becoming a Huntsman will really help me become strong enough to win my fight against my father, then...'

"I'll do it." Jaune stated, looking into her eyes with a fiery determination burning within his eyes. Summer could tell that this boy was going to do great things. if the skill he had while fighting wasn't evidence enough, then the fact that not only was he able to survive on his own out here in the Grimm lands, but his aura and Semblance also seem to do extraordinary things. And with the right training, mentor, and atmosphere, he could become the greatest Huntsman to ever live! But first...

"Well then, if it's okay with you, then i would like you to come with me to my home." Summer said, standing up and gesturing to the flying...thing behind her.. He looked at her, then to the floating object, and then back to her.

"You live in that?" Jaune asked. 'Not what i expected, but i really cant say anything, seeing as i never really had a place to call home in the forst place.' Jaune thought, gaining a somewhat somber expression, but she didn't seem to notice. She just giggled and shook her head.

"No, silly. That's a Bullhead, it's going to take us to my home." Summer said with a smile. And Jaune just gained a curious expression on his face.

"Bullhead? Why do you call it that?" Jaune asked, somewhat perplexed as to how this thing could be compared to the...animal.

"Well, a very long time ago, when the Kingdoms had a...disagreement, they created these flying machines to carry people across for distances. and occasionally, if either the Grimm or other opposing forces attacked these airships, that could withstand a lot of damage, much like how a Bulls skull is so thick. Thus the name, 'Bullhead.' Understand?" Summer explained, walking towards the Bullhead. He thought about it for a moment, but then just shrugged and figured it made sense.(Of course, that's after he did a quick search)

"Well, that's a neat story. But why did the Kingdoms start fighting?" Jaune asked, following just behind her.

"Well, it's because they didn't like the way that the other was doing things."

"Okay, but why?"

"Because they thought it was wrong."

"Well that;s a dumb reason to start a fight." Jaune said, furrowing his brows. 'I mean sure, i can understand it, but is they really didn't want to follow one anothers rules, then why couldn't they just mind their own business and leave eachother alone?' Jaune thought. Once again thinking about his father, he immediately understood the reasoning. They wanted to do their own thing. to be their own person. But there's always going to be someone else trying to stop you. So the only two options you would be left with, are to either sit there, do nothing, and hope that they don't try and take you out. Or you can retaliate and try to take them out before they can do the same to you.

"Well, that may be, but it still happened, so we can't really change that can we?" Summer said, more of a statement than a question. he just sighed and decided that he should just focus on the journey ahead.

(Time break brought to you by a chibi Jaune freaking out about flying in a Bullhead for the first time.)

"Well Jaune, we're here. My home on the island of Patch." Summer claimed, breathing in the scent of clean air and flowers from the clearing that they landed on.

It was a beautiful sight. Lush, green grass on the ground. Flower beds in the surrounding fields, and tall trees lining the area. white, fluffy clouds hanging from the otherwise clear blue sky. It was honestly breath taking...

"Wow...It's beautiful." Jaune said, looking around the clearing.

"Yes, it is stunning, isn't it?" Summer said, looking at how amazed Jaune looked. It was almost sad that he's never seen anything like this before. 'I just wish that i could have found him sooner.' Summer thought somberly.

"It's...like nothing i've ever seen." Jaune stated. and it was completely true. For all of the landscapes that he's made, they never gave him this sense of calm or tranquility as this. Almost makes him feel envious...almost.

"Well, it's home. And i wouldn't have it any other way." She said, walking towards a sort of self made pathway leading to who knows where.

"Come on, we only have a small ways until we reach the village." Summer called back, smiling at his bewildered expression. But a small frown marred her face once she remembered the tale that he had told her. He was just a small boy that was forced to run from a Grim infestation, and drove into a corner. It was probably by some miracle that his aura unlocked. Speak nothing of the chances of his Semblance being so powerful to allow him to survive as long as he has. But today...today, that would change. She already took him out of that Oum awful place. All she needs to do is make sure that he gets on his feet...Actually, she could probably let him move in with her and her family. But if they have any objections *Cough* Qrow *Cough*, then they will have to answer to her scythe, Blossom.

"Okay...A village? Like what my old home used to be?" Jaune asked, tilting his head to the side. Summer just seemed to be uncomfortable with the mention of his now destroyed home.

"Um...Don't you feel a little bit uncomfortable with talking about your old home. I mean, if i went through that, i'd think that i'd be traumatised for life.'

"...?"

"You know, and not want to talk about it." Summer finished, pausing for effect. Jaunes face changed from confused to understanding. He tilted his head down, gaining a contemplative look.

"...well. To be honest, i have accepted that i wont be able to see them again. lest i face the same fate as they did." He half lied. knowing that the only reason he might see his father again is to fight him to the death. "They wouldn't want me to try and loath in despair. But instead, they would want me to train, get stronger, and fight to protect these i would hold dear to my heart." That was a complete truth. Dux wouldn't want him to show weakness, but train and try to protect the life he had created. "That is why i need to become stronger. To earn my right to live. To make sure that others don't suffer the same fate as i did. No child should have to live through that. And i'll make sure of it. Of this, i am certain." Jaune finished, a fire burning within his core. He would train. He would train and become so much stronger than his 'FATHER', and annihilate him. It's the only way to make sure that this. this beautiful world stays. and any other wrong in this world, hell, even the multiverse will be dealt by him in a calm and peaceful way. Unlike his father who only used his power to destroy any and all who would try and oppose him. he wouldn't let that happen, not while he's around-

"JAUNE!"

Jaune was snapped out of his revery when he heard his name called. But he noticed immediately that she was in a defensive stance. and that he was engulfed in a green flame that wasn't hurting him at all. mostly because it was being made my him. Further more, his body seemed to bulge a small bit. barely noticeable, but there non-the-less. He wasn't entirely sure how, or really know why he knew that. But he just felt that it was coming from him.

"Oh, i'm sorry." Jaune said, letting the flames die down, along with the apparent growth of his muscles. I mean, it wasn't like a huge wildfire or anything, but it was a decent sized flame right where his heart was. it was dying out, but he could still feel the red hot sensation that it left. And he really felt like he could take on anything right now.

"What was that?" Summer said, cautiously coming closer to him. he was rubbing the spot above his heart. as if trying to see if it did anything to him. while his shirt-the new one that was given to him when he got on the Bullhead-was slightly damaged, it looks more like it was ripped instead of burned. he didn't know the answer to that himself, but decided to tell her something in respect to her.

"Well, that was a technique that i learned. i'm not entirely sure how it works yet, but i'm working on it." He said, still looking at the spot.

"Oh, well...okay then. And you're sure that it's something that you learned and not gained?" Summer questioned, now looking a bit sceptical. but then she realised what she was trying to imply and simply laughed to herself immediately afterwards. "Actually, don't answer that. i don't know what i was thinking. come on, let's head to town. it's just over this hill!" Summer yelled back, running off over said hill. Jaune was stunned for a moment before he cracked open a grin himself, also breaking into a sprint.

"Hey! Wait for me!"

(Time skip brought to you by Chibi Summer and Jaune running in an open grass field)

"*Pant*So,*Pant*what do you*Pant*want to do*Pant*now? Phew i got to lay off the healthy stuff.*Pant*Damn celery and it's wateryness. if it has so much water in it already, then why not just drink water!?" Summer said laying on the ground with the sheen of her own sweat.

"Well, that place over there looks to be a nice start." a perfectly in tact Jaune suggested, pointing at a building with the word 'Market' on top of it. Summer looked to where he was pointing and made to get up from her lying position, also wiping some of the sweat that built up on her brow.

"Oh, that's the market place. That's where everyone else gets their food and other supplies." Summer said, giving Jaune a small smile at his shinning curiosity.

"Can we go there?" Jaune asked, his enthusiasm clearly evident on his face.

"Of course. I was planning on going there anyway. Let's go." Summer said, already walking towards their destination.

(Time skip brought to you by Chibi Summer and Jaune happily walking to the market)

"Hmm, i wonder if Summer would mind me asking if she can buy me some of these." Jaune asked to himself as he looked at the box of protein bars and the tub of super concentrated protein powder mix. Both he and Summer had split up in the market to get something or other. The only reason that Summer let him be by himself was because she knew that he could take care of himself. But while he was walking, he saw that a man was yelling at another woman with some cute looking animal ears on her head. so he walked up to them and poked the man in his leg.

"Sorry mister, but can i ask why you're yelling t this woman? She doesn't seem to be guilty of anything." Jaune said, now getting in between them. And he had been waiting for an answer, however, he instead got a hateful glare and aa harsh shove.

"mind your own business you little shit! I was trying to tell this ANIMAL that she doesn't belong around here, and then she has the Gall to talk back to me. So i demand an apology." The tall, masculin man roared. Jaune was confused. Why was he so angry? He why was he treat her any different than he would another person? Sure she has an adorable set atop of her head, but that's hardly a reason to call her an animal.

"Well, i'm sorry, sir. But i find that to be an unjust reason to call someone an animal, much less yell at them. their no different than you or me. Though, they do have an adorable set of ears." Jaune said, looking up at the taller man calmly, while the woman behind him blushed a small bit.

"Oh? really now? So you're saying that your no different than that thing?" The man shouted. a crowd had started to gather around them. Jaune was going to retort when the man cut him off again.

"Alright you little shit, you know What? if you're so similar, then you should be beaten down just as easily! And afterwards, i'll beat her too!" The man roared again, putting up his fists. Jaune was going to do that, but remembered what he said earlier, and how he wanted to protect humanity, not kill them off. So he simply stayed there, not wanting to hurt him. But he also wanted to protect the woman as well.

"I wont fight you. But i wont allow you to hurt her either." Jaune said sternly. Standing tall and not showing any signs of moving. The Man growls and called out to two other men, who swiftly grabbed Jaune by the arms, forcing him to stay in place. But Jaune wasn't going to move an inch.

"Alright Hero" The man mocked, walking up to him. "You think that you can protect her? you don't look strong enough to even protect yourself! so what do you think you're going to do!? HUH!? WHAT!?" The man yelled. But Jaune just stayed silent, remembering about his situation with his father. And he knew that they were right. He wasn't strong enough. But...

"Little shits like you make me sick. thinking that you can be anything more than a scrawny," The man started, clenching his fist. "No good," the grips on his arms are tightened. "Down dirty," Reeling back his fist. "Useless weakling!" The man roared, throwing a mean looking right hook. and Jaune was prepared to take the blow full force. He even closed his eyes. But after a small moment and a swishing noise, he reopened his eyes to see that not only did the two men that were holding him down were knocked out, but that the man had a hand to his throat, trying to pry the other hand that was currently lifting him off the floor.

"Dave." The calm but furious voice of Summer Rose. She was even more serious than he saw her when she was fighting that Avocado-muncher Tyrian. "I want you to know that this child right here. is with me. And if you were trying to do what i think you were trying to do to him, then you better be thanking whatever god that will still accept you that i wont castrate you right here and now. Get out of my sight." Summer threatened, throwing him forward. Dave just looked at her angrily before growling and running out of the market. In an instant, she changed completely. going from deadly monster to overly protective.

"Are you okay? Are you hurt? Do your arms hurt? Do you want me to kiss it okay?" Summer asked. The questions came out at a million miles per hour. And it made Jaune laugh a bit.

"Summer, i'm fine! i wouldn't be hurt by them even if you didn't come to the rescue." Jaune reassured. But Summer still seemed to be worried.

"But why didn't you fight back?" She asked, looking in his eyes for an answer.

"Well, while i could have used my semblance, I don't have complete control over it. And i don't know how much power i could use without the same thing happening to Tyrian happening to others." Jaune explained. Summer gained a somewhat sad smile.

"Oh, Jaune. you really don't want to hurt anyone, do you?" Summer asked, gaining a head shake from him. and she hugged him for it.

"It's okay. let;s get our stuff and go now, okay?" Summer said, taking his hand and picking up everything that they dropped. but Jaune also wanted to pick up his own things.

"Summer, can we also get those?" Jaune asked.

"Of course." Summer said, not wanting to question what he would do with those right now.

(Time skip brought to you by Chibi Summer and Jaune quietly walking down the street)

"Summer." Jaune said, gaining the attention of the woman next to him..

"Yes, Jaune?" Summer asked, but as soon as she looked at him, she saw that he seemed to be conflicted. no doubt about what DAVE said to him. that lousy sack of shi-

"Do you think he was right?" Jaune asked, catching her off guard.

"W-what?"

"I mean, he said that i was weak. and compared to everyone else...i am. one of the only reasons i was able to beat that Tyrian guy was was probably underestimating me. i don't think that i was meant to be a hunter." Jaune said solemnly. But Summer just looked at him as if he grew a second head.

"Jaune! Don't you dare talk about yourself like that." Summer stated, startling the small boy. "You are a strong young man who defeated that bastard on the forest when i couldnt. you survived the Grimlands by yourself at such a young age. something even fully trained hunters aren't able to do. Heck you even refused to fight that racist bastard even though he was going to harm you. That alone provides to me that you're stronger than most others." Summer stopped to kneel down tp his leven and touched her forehead with his. "But none of that matters to me right now. right now, you are going to come and live with me and my family. And you should know that no matter how weak you feel, or how weak others see you as. I will always see you as the strong young man that has the most heart i've seen in a while." Summer said, smiling at him. She stood up and waved for him to follow. "Come on, the house is just a little ways away."

"..."

Jaune was shocked for a moment. For someone to be so unconditionally kind to you...it was a new experience for him. His father had always expected something of him. but this...this felt nice. And it was here that jaune realised that no matter what happened. No matter what will happen. he has what he's been looking for. even though it took him this long to realise it.

He had a family.

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Another chapter done. Yay! Sorry that we weren't able to see the rest of the family this chapter. but i felt that this was a good build up for the story. what do you guys think? yes? No? Anyways, the Poll to see if you guys wanted to see Red as a female or not has been concluded. and now Jaune is surrounded by estrogen. (In case you didn't get it, then what i'm saying is, Ren is now going to be a girl) BUT! With that out of the way. I hope you people will continue to be awesome. Until next time. Toodles~.