AN: This was a story I made before Arc of the Red Comet. Never finished it till now. Don't know If I'll continue it. If you guys want me to I will if not it's a one-shot and anyone can take this and make a story with it. I'm taking a certain gambling prince of the ravens and placing him in a blonde knight's head. How will beacon and remnant handle the leader of the band of the red hand? Dovie'andi se tovya sagain (It's time to toss the dice.)
Knight and Gambler
Field of Merrilor
The flames of the pyer died down as Mattrum Cauthon watched his lifelong friend find peace at last. He looked around and surveyed the surrounding area. The Aes Sedai were gathered around the giant crystalline tower that was Egwene al'Vere; she had channeled so much of the one power to stop the forsaken M'Hael and paid the price. Perrin was bandaged up from his own adventures and was playing on leaving that night with his wife Faile. He still couldn't understand those two they argue all the time but Perrin says he's never been happier. The remaining members of the Band of The Red Hand were all together probably planning to go to the nearest source of ale and forget this horrible battle.
"I'd be a bloody terrible leader if I didn't join them." He said to himself. Maybe he was running from something. Was it his wife? Oh most definitely. Don't get him wrong he cared for her but he hated what came with being married to her, titles, and lordships. He despised the nobles; they were so stuck up. The only good thing about a noble was he could win good money gambling against them. The poor sods know nothing about moderation and just toss money at him.
"How's everyone doing?" Mat casually asked walking over to them.
"Ah, Prince Mat it's a pleasure to see you. I was just telling the men of my glorious victory in Caemlyn and how I single-handedly fought off a hoard of Myrddral!" Talmanes tossed his arms around nearly spilling his ale.
"Yeah, I'm sure ya did. They were probably so scared of your ugly mug to fight properly." Mat's statement left the band in a fit of laughter and Talmanes playfully swatted at their leader. "Well finish that ale buddy because we are all going to the nearest tavern or camp equivalent and we will dink like there's no tomorrow! Hells we might even find a girl who can stand your mug Talmanes." The band cheered and Talmanes downed his drink.
"*Burp* Well what are we waiting for lead the way of Prince of Gamblers." Talmanes knew exactly how to get under his skin. They all left and after a search found a makeshift tavern that was made for the soldiers during the war. Ale flowed like an endless river, songs were sung, and dice rang out into the night. Mats vision faded as he passed out from exhaustion and ale.
Mat awoke to stare at a strange ceiling and his vision shifted as what he was looking through moved without his volition. 'Blood and bloody ashes I must have drunk too much it's like I'm looking through someone… else's… eyes...' This wasn't right he was looking through TWO eyes! Those damn foxes took his eye so how is he looking through two eyes? The scene started moving as 'he' moved around. The first destination was so kind of room with sinks and seats with holes in them. 'I think those are flushers. I heard some nobles had started using them when Rand introduced indoor plumbing? I think that's the word.' He noticed 'he' went to a sink and splashed water on 'his' face. Then 'he' looked at the mirror and he saw he was looking at a blonde maybe a year or two younger than himself in…
"What the hell is that?" Mat questioned the teen's choice of clothes. Suddenly the teen freaked out and Mat's vision blurred as the teen looked around. 'What the am I looking through this guy's eyes?'
"Who's there?" The teen shakily asked. 'Well looks like it's time to toss the dice.'
"Well, this is awkward. Let's start with something simple I'm Mattrum Cauthon pleasure to um meet you." Matt 'introduced' himself.
"Ah, I see you must be in one of the stalls. Sorry for that outburst. Name's Jaune Arc, short, sweet, and ladies love it." The teen turned and Mat's vision moved along with confirming his theory and looked at a closed door.
"Hahaha, that is an oldie but a good pickup line. But well here's the awkward part I think I'm stuck in your head." his or their eyes squinted.
"Haha, very funny is this some stupid initiation prank?"
"I wish the Band of the Red Hands initiation pranks are funner and involve ale." Mat sighed. The teen moved their arm and pulled something out and pressed something and letters started appearing.
"If you are in my head what did I just type out." The teen asked expecting no answer.
"You typed out. I hope to see that Ruby girl again she was cute. Who's Ruby?" Mat asked wondering if he could see a picture. A cute girl with black hair that ended with red ends 'odd' and sliver eyes appeared. She was a little shorter but Mat had to agree with Jaunes assessment She was cute.
"Wha… How… Why?" Jaune was stunned. He looked down the make sure and indeed this Mat had said it word for word.
"No idea buddy but I think I saw a memory and you're right she is kinda cute. Did you really throw up on a ship?" Mat asked.
"I know she is and yes… Wait we are getting off-topic here. Why are you in my head? How did it happen?" Jaune asked again.
"Pfft. Don't worry I wasn't much better on my first ship though mine was in a river, not the air! Again no idea why. The last thing I remember was the fight at Merrilor, my friend's funeral, then drinking till I passed out. Then I woke up when you did." Mat explained.
"Merrilor? I don't know that place is it a village?" Jaune asked.
"Nope. it was a large field where I um assisted in the last battle against the dark one. I'm not one hundred percent sure I'm on earth anymore. With that fancy typing thingy you have." Mat explained.
"This is a wake-up call initiation starters in three hours you have time to eat and get ready If you aren't at the location we provided you will fail. We will give a thirty-minute warning when it's close." A loudspeaker rang out.
"Well looks like we get some time Jauney now what exactly are we doing today?" Mat asked. Jaune sighed. This was not how he pictured his time in beacon. After a lengthy explanation about Beacon how they got here and what grim was Mat was finally quiet.
"So let me get this straight we are at a school that teaches you how to kill these Grimm creatures that let me remind you have nearly wiped out all of humanity and fanus who are people with animal features." Mat stated.
"Yup," Jaune said in his head as to not look crazy.
"And you got in with fake documents." Mat continued.
"Indeed," Jaune replied.
"Ugh don't know if your stupid or brave Jauney. Can't really control what happens so let us pray my luck can help us not die" Mat sighed.
"Heh heh. Sorry I didn't think I'd have someone living in my head." Jaune sheepishly apologized. They made their way out of the ballroom and started looking for their locker. On their way, they passed Ruby and Yang he sister as she said and they were talking about teams.
"Blood and ashes did I die and go to heaven. Did you see what blondie was wearing?" Mat whistled as they kept walking.
"Yes, yes. Grew up with seven sisters all blonde I've seen them wear less." Jaune said looking at his paper. He then catches the conversation of the white-haired girl and oddly familiar red-head.
"Have you given a thought of who's team you want to be on? I'm sure everyone must be eager to unite with such a strong well-known individual like you." The white-haired girl who joked about Jaune said.
"Ugh, she sounds like a noble snob. Jaune let's go help that poor girl." Mat advised.
"How?" Jaune questioned.
"I don't know? Annoy whitey there I'm sure you're good at that with seven sisters." Mat suggested then immediately regretted it. Jaune slid in between the two and Mat got a frontstage view of some of the worst pickup lines since Talmanes. Certain things did pop out like The red-head Prryha Nikos was a famous fighter but from her stance looked rather shy and not used to people not knowing her. 'I get ya girl I always tried to steer clear of people who knew my exploits they never treated me normal. So don't worry If Jauny and I live you'll have a friend in us.'
"Uh, Jaune you might want to… BLOOD AND ASHES!" Mat was caught off guard as Prryha threw a spear pining Jaune to a locker.
"Well it worked," Jaune said in defeat.
"That it did. Also after this, I'm teaching you how to talk to girls that was just hard to watch." Mat sighed. Prryha pulled her spear away and walked off.
"Where did I go wrong? My dad said women love confidence."{ Jaune sighed aloud.
"Well calling her snow angle for one." A voice said. Jaune looked up and saw Ruby and Yang.
"Come on Jaune let's get your stuff and get to the cliff." Ruby helped him up.
"We are going to die Jaune." Mat repeated. "Stop asking questions and get off this stone pad." Jaune was too freaked to listen.
"No, you will be making your own landing strategy," Ozpin told Jaune before he was launched.
"WE ARE GOING TO DIE!" Both Jaune and Mat screamed as they hurled through the air.