Jaune Pov
Wind was rushing past me as I drew closer and closer to the forest floor. Alright remember what Grandpa taught you. Taking a deep breath I drew Crocea Mors and deployed my shield. Gathering my aura I braced for impact.
CRACK
Tree branch after tree branch, I continued my plummet. Shit this is gonna hurt. Drawing my sword I dragged it down into a tree. Thus making a successful landing strategy. Ripping my sword free I dropped to the forest floor and took in my soundings. I could hear the other applicants using there own landing methods. No Grimm in sight so far. Keeping Crocea Mors out I made my way north.
"What in the hell?" I said confused. There was a pull on Crocea Mors. It was tugging me west not north. I tried fighting the pull but, it seemed pointless. Sighing I allowed myself to pulled. This continued for a few moments before I entered a clearing.
"Jaune! Hello" Pyrrha shouted with a smile. She was standing in the clearing with a few decaying Beowolves on the floor.
"Oh. Looks like you were busy huh Pyrrha?" I asked with a smirk. "You wouldn't be the reason why I felt a tug on Crocea Mors would you?" I made my way closer to her. Thankfully she didn't appear to be wounded.
"Maybe." Pyrrha answered shyly. I could see a faint blush on her cheeks.
"I guess this makes us partners! Alright lets go Team Jaune treasure awaits us!" I exclaimed with excitement while striking a heroic pose. Pyrrha chuckled and deployed her weapons. They looked like a sword/spear/rifle shield combo. Nice. As we made our way north we asked each other simple questions but, never dropping our guard.
Soon we made our way to a cave entrance.
"Think this is it Jaune?" Pyrrha asked.
Getting a better look at the cave I made out some markings on the entrance. The cave itself was massive but, there was obvious tracks of a large Grimm leading inside.
"Possibly. Whatever Grimm that's inside this cave though is pretty big. Either Ursa or Deathstalker most likely." I answered. "We might as well check it out. Never know the treasure could be inside. If that's okay with you Pyr." I stated.
"Good assessment Jaune. Lead the way" Pyrrha said. This entire time never losing her smile. With a nod we made our way into the cave, weapons at the ready.
"Pyrrha can you give us some light. I'm guessing you have some fire dust on you?" I asked. As soon as asked a new light hit my eyes. Glancing over I saw Pyrrha had made a torch. Marching forward for a couple minutes I stopped in place. Dead ahead was the stinger of a Deathstalker. Judging from the size of the stinger this thing had to be huge!
"Pyr Deathstalker up ahead. If the treasure is here, we'll need to deal with it." I stated. Deathstalkers had horrible vision but, keen hearing and smelling.
"I think we should draw it out of the cave and than engage. Last thing we need is the cave collapsing on us. I'll draw it out. Start making your way out." Pyrrha said. I slowly backed away and exited the cave. No sooner Pyrrha came running out of the cave.
"Holy shit!" I shouted. I was right, the Deathstalker was gigantic. From the size and bone plating this was definitely an ancient Grimm."Pyr try to take out its eyes. I'll distract it." Rushing forward I blocked a strike from its pincer. Screeching in pain. I guess Pyrrha accepted my plan. Blocking another strike I made my move. I dashed to the side and slashed one of its many legs, while Pyr continued to lay down covering fire/blinding it.
"Gah!" I was sent tumbling to the floor. I was too focused on the pincers I forgot the stinger.
"Jaune!" Pyrrha shouted.
Quickly standing up and creating some distance. I thought of a plan. It'll be risky but hopefully it'll work.
"Pyr aim for the stinger. I have a plan but, I need you to trust me." I asked. Switching to great sword form.
"I trust you Jaune, don't worry about the stinger I got it!" Pyrrha shouted. With a nod I dashed back towards the Deathstalker. With its focus on Pyrrha I dove straight down. Raising my blade as I slid underneath the Grimm I sliced open its underbelly. Black blood gushed down as I continued to the end of the Deathstalker. Leaping out I saw that the stinger was hanging limp over its head. It screeched in agony.
"Pyr it's time to end it! Its on its last legs we just need to finish it. Toss me the rest of the fire dust!" I shouted. Catching the fire dust I applied it to the edge of my blade. Pyrrha catching onto my plan made quick work of one side of the Deathstalkers legs. It crashed to the floor. With no stinger, being blind, and no stinger. It was on its last legs, ha pun. Running forward right into its face I drove Crocea Mors deep into its mouth. The fire dust exploding on the inside. With one final wail of pain the Deathstalker died.
"Good work Jaune! I had full faith in you!" Pyrrha exclaimed. Making her way over to me I saw she was no worse for wear. While, I was panting and desperately gasping for air. Moving away from the Grimm. We made our way back into the cave. Sitting on a podium was a gold rook piece.
"This must be the treasure Pyr. Lets take it and start heading back. I don't know about you but, I could go for a long shower and nap." I stated with a small chuckle. Grabbing the chess piece I heard my scroll go of. Putting the rook away and grabbing my scroll I saw a message from Ozpin.
"Congratulations. You have passed the test. Make your way back to the top of the cliffs and await for Miss Goodwitch." Showing it to Pyrrha we exited the cave for the final time and made our way to the cliffs. I was one step closer to my dream!
"Cardin Winchester, Russel Thursh, Dove Bronzewing, Sky Lark. You collected the black knight pieces and make Team Cardinal. With your team leader being Cardin Winchester. Congratulations young men, welcome to Beacon." Ozpin stated into the mike.
We had made it back up the cliffs and had Miss Goodwitch waiting for. She nodded and checked us for for injuries. Leading us to back to Beacon and into the auditorium. Telling us to wait until the rest of the students made it back for the naming ceremony. The waiting was killing me. I watched Team CRDL get of the stage and merge back into the crowd.
"Jaune Arc, Nora Valkyrie, Pyrrha Nikos, Lie Ren" Ozpin said. The four of us stepping forward as our names were called. "You four collected the golden rook pieces and make Team Juniper. With Jaune Arc being your team leader" I nodded. Wait, what? "I expect great things from you, welcome to Beacon" Ozpin stated.
This had to be a mistake. "Congratulations Jaune! Looks like we really are team Jaune." Pyrrha said to me with a giggle.
"Nora Valkyrie nice to meet you Fearless Leader!" Nora shouted with joy. She was 5'1 with short orange hair. Wearing pink clothes and she had bright turquoise eyes. "This here is Renny!" she exclaimed. Dragging with her Ren. He was 5'9 and had long black hair tied into a ponytail. Having a lock of pink hair and pale pink eyes. Wearing a green tailcoat and white pants, accompanied with black sandals. He gave me a simple nod.
"Nice to meet you guys. I'm Jaune and this here is Pyrrha" I replied with a smile while introducing Pyr. She smiled and waved back. "Lets be the best team Beacon has seen!" I shouted while pumping a fist in the air. Nora quickly joining in and Pyrrha and Ren simply laughed and raised their hands too.
Prepare yourself Beacon here comes team JNPR!
Alright hello and welcome to Drive of an Arc. Chapter 2! This update was super quick and most updates probably won't be as fast. So leave a comment and review please! Help me out. Tell me what you would like to see, what you like and dislike. Most importantly what I can improve on. Until the next update this is Ghoul catch ya later!