Junior (JWNR) by DAM1994

Chapter 1

Happy Thanks Giving.


Concept: Inspired by Pineapple, the idea is Weiss partnered with Jaune instead of Pyrrha.


1. Anarchy

Ridiculous, that was the only thoughts going through the heiress's mind as she watched that childish girl be proclaimed leader of her team. Pyrrha Nikos was on that team! The Pyrrha Nikos! What sort of man would see it fit to proclaim that walking fire hazard leader when someone of such renown was her partner… Partner. There was a word that made Weiss's blood boil.

She looked to her side to see 'him'. The idiot making googly eyes at her, Oum above was he insufferable. His only saving grace was that unlike the brat he hadn't rushed off to die like she had with poor Pyrrha to clean up her mess. Once more ignoring him she considered the day's events.

Today was supposed to be the start of her path to succeeding her family's company, entering Beacon partnered with Pyrrha Nikos and creating the strongest team in history proving her obvious superiority. Instead Ruby had stolen the champion from her and was proclaimed leader of team RBYN (Rubine). With the apparent MVP of Signal and a girl who she'd begrudgingly admit held incredible skills despite her less than stellar first encounter with her.

She on the other hand was burdened with her dolt of a partner, a girl that somehow manage to be both more childish and reckless then Ruby and her partner who was winded after a single bout with a Deathstalker. How? How had this happened, she was so close, so very close to her dream. She'd gone in the direction she'd seen Pyrrha land in, spotting her spear and rushing for her future partner… What she found was very much not the Four Time Mistralian Champion but the hopeless flirt hanging from a tree.

She'd turned immediately, surely him not technically being on the ground meant their partnership was null and void. Her hopes were further crushed when she'd finally met eyes with Pyrrha Nikos… With Ruby right beside her.

She felt a headache at the memory, however she snapped from such thoughts when Ozpin called them. Despite her irritation she acted with the grace and poise expected of one of her status.

"Jaune Arc, Weiss Schnee, Lie Ren and Nora Valkyrie " She supposed it could be worse, at the very least the dolt would obey her and the magenta eyed Mistralian seemed to have a reign on his partner.

"The four of you retrieved the white rook pieces." There was merit in bringing these less than ideal teammates to Schnee standards… like a challenge. Nora was strong and anyone who could handle her had to at least be somewhat competent. The dolt at least wasn't a walking hazard like the brat, yes, she could work with this.

"From this day forward, you will work together as Team JWNR (Junior). Led by... Jaune Arc!"

WHAT!

2. Dissension

Madness, utter madness, that was the only way to describe this!

Before her the three other members of what should be 'her' team worked at unpacking. Jaune notably avoiding her gaze after he'd dared to tell her to unpack, like she'd take orders from her halfwit of a partner! However, watching the other two of her team she found them actually complying! What's more they were even chatting so animatedly with Arc.

Jaune looked to her clearly about to speak but her artic glare stopped that quickly. She calmly decided to ignore her dunce of a 'leader', after all it had to be an error of sorts and she'd correct it soon enough. She was brought from her thoughts however once Jaune tapped her on the shoulder, with a glare that made him back away she growled.

"What…" Jaune scratched his cheek nervously.

"Well… um Snow Angel, its ju-"

"Stop calling me by that ridiculous pet name!" Jaune flinched.

"I thought it was kinda clever…" She rolled her eyes.

"For you I suppose it would be quite the mental achievement." Either being to dull to realize her insult or ignoring it (Personally her lien was on the former) Jaune spoke.

"Well, like I was saying, we got twenty minutes left before class, so we should start heading out." Her eye twitched.

"What! I'm not even dressed or have put away my things." Jaune chuckled nervously but Nora pouted deciding to speak up.

"That's on you Weissy."

"Excuse me!?" Ren cut in tapping Jaune's shoulder, who nodded.

"Well guys we need to head out."

"Wait I still haven't prepared!" After 20 minutes the four were off, upon entering the class the professor made a point of looking to the four.

"Oh ho, well it would seem you've finally decided to grace us with your presence Team JWNR." Jaune apologized over and over again all the while Weiss's glare burned holes in the back of his head.

She was late on the very first day! And why, the answer was obvious. Arc, whose else's fault could it be but the idiots. She looked over to see said dunce chatting with the leader of Team RBYN who'd open a spot beside them. Pyrrha was also talking rather animatedly with the dolt as well, something she couldn't even begin to fathom. It took every fiber of her being not to make a commotion but she knew better then to make a scene in class not that Arc wasn't wearing on her patience, when he wasn't talking to the others, distracting poor Pyrrha he was flirting with her.

"A true Huntsman must be strategic, well-educated, and wise!" Something she could agree to and something her leader was clearly not.

"So, who among you believes themselves to be the embodiment of these traits?" instantly she raised her hand, only to find Port looking just beside her to find his eyes settled on Jaune. Was it not enough to steal her rightful position. The smile he sent her was infuriating.

"This one's for you Snow angel." She wanted to slap that smile right off his face but held her fist. After all surely this would be the perfect opportunity to show his inadequacies.

Okay big guy, deep breaths, deep breaths. After all its only one Grimm and the cage isn't even that big. Dammit why'd I listen to Nora!

Looking back he saw said peppy ginger grinning ear to ear shooting him a thumbs up, seeing it he couldn't help but return the gesture. Then he saw his partner beside her glaring his way and he wanted to wilt. Weiss Schnee, some apparent Heiress or something, sorta like him. Honestly he wasn't super clear on the details and looking at her they were the furthest thing from his mind.

Oum above she's stunning… No! Bad Jaune! Fight now, Woo later!

That's right priorities, this was for Snow Angel after all. He may have not been the sharpest knife among his seven sisters, not when Saffron and Fuchsia could both get scholarships, but he was not an idiot! He could tell Weiss was less then pleased with being his partner and more so with him being assigned leader.

He'd agree on the whole leader thing, he was as shocked as she was, though he personally thought Ren would be a better choice, anyone who could handle Nora since childhood was leadership material. Still Ozpin had made his choice and Ren and Nora even said they didn't have a problem with it so he should at least try right? His partner on the other hand…

Weiss didn't like him, he saw that now, but he couldn't help himself! I mean look at her, she was breathtaking, confident and spoke her mind. Hell, some blonde hair and she'd be an Arc. How was he not supposed to go head over heels for her. She even became his partner! If that wasn't a sign he didn't know what was.

If only he could get her to look at him without glaring, stupid Ozpin and making him leader. Still though he wouldn't let that stop him, he'd prove he was the kind of guy she could rely on, and eventually his attempts would woo her, it did for his dad after all. Mom was way out of his league. Just remember love was a battlefield and a battle of attrition was a valid strategy. Eventually he'd melt that icy heart.

Which led him here, Nora had said it best, Weiss couldn't believe in him cause she hadn't seen what he was really made of, even against the Deathstalker she'd drawn with her rants when he suggested they checked the cave for the relics all he did was get thrown around and block a single blow. He had to show her he wasn't deadweight. What better way to prove himself, originally, he'd considered the four of them sparring get some insight on the others. Then Port had given this golden opportunity, A Grimm!

He'd fought dozens of Grimm, from Beowulves, to Nevermores and even Creepers, heck he even fought a young Ursa once. Sure nothing bigger then himself but still living in Ansel everyone had faced a Grimm or two at least once or twice and unlike him who used Crocea they used guns. The caged didn't even look big enough to hold a adult Beowulf so he was sure he'd have this in the bag. Beat the Grimm like he'd done in his hometown, show his Snow Angel he wasn't the fraud he actually was start acting like Partners slowly chipping away at the glacier she called a heart.

"Ah, mister Arc, I must say I'm looking forward to seeing what the mighty warrior house can do." He smiled, not willing to let the man see his annoyance, after all dad hadn't trained him how to fight like an Arc… or at all. But still he knew how to work Crocea Mors decently enough, he'd taken out his fair share of Beowulves on the way to Vale when he had to set up camp.

Finally the portly man moved aside making way for him to face the cage and the opponent inside. What popped out was a familiar Grimm, a Boarbatusk, sure he'd never fought one, but he'd seen his dad and Jean take them on. He smiled, this was something he could take, almost immediately the beast curled up in a roll, big mistake. He roared charging swinging Crocea Mors down. While the Grimm's charge was strong it took time and only an idiot would wait.

His blade struck breaking the bone armor but not the hide beneath, add in its spinning and it really wasn't a surprise. Shield bashing it, he managed to stun the beast forcing it back and out of its spin. Again, he rushed thrusting out into it catching its side earning a squeal. But even so it acted head butting him, its tusk coming deadly close to his chest, thank gods for his chest plate.

Raising a foot he stomped on its head before raising Crocea up and stabbing down, the Grimm cried and writhed as the blade pressed into the skull. But he wasn't exactly weak after several minutes the Boar stopped before breaking into black mist. With a sigh he sheathed his blade before feeling a pat on his back, turning he saw mister Port smiling his way.

"Well done my boy, most would've gone for the underbelly or avoided the strike, but you have guts, why you almost remind me of myself at your age." He flustered at the praise.

"Nah, it was nothing, never fought one before so didn't know about the whole belly thing and why block and risk it when you could charge at it while its readying itself y'know." The man nodded.

"Indeed, I see why the headmaster made you leader, a good head on your shoulder there is." He grinned again, maybe Ozpin was right to pick him… or at least not wrong. He looked to his team and friends seeing Ruby and Nora cheer while Yang shot him a thumbs up, Pyrrha clapped and even Blake spared him a look and an approving nod… Weiss however was gone and it was then he noticed the door slamming shut. Port laughed jovially before patting him on the back.

"Don't worry sport I'm sure she'll warm up to you eventually." He sighed, hoping the veteran was right.

Weiss practically stomped down the hall, she'd expected to see the dolt be hopelessly outclassed by a Grimm and saved by the teacher. Yet somehow he'd managed a win with a utter gamble and was praised for it, ridiculous! If it were her she'd won without having to rely on a bet, flawlessly too she might add.

The bell rung then alerting her of her next class, Combat. Perhaps she'd get there earlier than the rest, an example her team could learn from. Just as she was about to turn the corner a voice called out to her.

"Weissy!" She sighed, not in the mood to deal with Nora, not that the bubbly bomber would notice or care. Turning she fixed a hard glare on the ginger, however if she'd noticed she made a good effort in hiding it.

"What is it Nora?"

"Oh, well just wanted to check on ya. Kinda worried when you stormed off like that!" The way she said it as if it were a mystery made her want to pinch between her brows.

"Isn't it obvious?" Judging by the tilt of her head apparently not.

"It's Arc." Nora smiled widely.

"What about fearless leader?" That earned a raise of her brow.

"Fearless?" Nora shrugged.

"Yeah, Jaune-Jaune took Initiation on without Aura if you wouldn't call that fearless what would you call it?" Weiss rolled her eyes folding her arms.

"Idiotic, reckless most likely both." Nora nodded toothy smile still in place.

"Yep but brave too!" She sighed again, she saw a pointless endeavor when it was in front of her.

"Whatever, now you asked why I left correct, I merely couldn't stand that halfwit being praised for what amounted to a gamble." Again, Nora quirked her brow.

"That's dumb."

"Excuse me?"

"It's dumb, like why is taking a bet bad, he never fought one before so it's not like he knew how to beat it." She paused before looking away.

"I suppose you have a point, but still…"

"Besides now you can stop being such a grouch since fearless leader showed he can fight."

"What did you call me?"

"A grouch, stick in the mud, bore fest… oh right never said those last two out loud. Sorry." Weiss seethed but before she could give the ginger a piece of her mind the boys of their team stepped up, before Arc could get a word in she turned away. He may have handled the Grimm somewhat competently, but he still wasn't fit to lead a team she was on and she'd be sure to prove it in Combat class.

3. Dispute

"Winner Cardin Winchester!" On the stage floor A exhausted Jaune got back on his feet his head hung while his opponent a very large brute of a boy smirked. And despite the sight of exactly what she'd expected showing before her Weiss couldn't find it in her to smile, Arc had lost and quite poorly she might add. By every right this served to prove her statement.

Nora and Ren had rushed to their leader's side helping him up while even the brat encouraged him saying he'd put up a good fight with Nikos being quick to agree though it was obvious they'd been spouting mere pleasantries. With the bell ringing she decided to make her way down when Jaune saw her he shot her his best smile trying to hide his shame but he proved to be a very poor actor.

"Heh, so Snow Angel, how bad did I do?" This earned a raised brow, was he seriously asking her, she supposed even he wasn't dumb enough to believe the others. Well, if it was an honest answer he was hoping for she'd be more than happy to reply.

"Why are you even here?" He paused but the way he looked at her, like he'd genuinely hadn't thought she'd not speak so brazenly only irritated her.

"Why are you shocked, I've made it quite clear you're not fit to be leader, clearly that also extends to even you attending this academy." He flinched at her clip tone while Pyrrha attempted to step between them.

"Now Weiss that's rather rude. Jaune's done nothing to warrant that." Hadn't done anything, of course he had! He'd ruined her plans, her ambitions and taken the spot as leader! In a single day Jaune Arc had done more to ruin her dreams of restoring the Schnee name then any member of said corrupted company.

"Snow Angel I nev-" And there he went again with that blasted pet name! She couldn't take it anymore.

'Slap!'

There was a long silence as Jaune stepped back his cheek red from her palm print, finally he looked to her and when she did she realized she'd struck him. A flash of her father came to mind and for a moment she felt her stomach turn, she looked up to him already reigning in her anger, even if he was a hindrance to act out like that was-

'Slam!'

Whatever thoughts had came to her mind were utterly halted when she was sent flying into the wall, falling down she clenched her stomach, her aura already working to mend it. When she looked up she was greeted by the sight of a very angry Valkyrie glaring her way before a grey overtook her as her partner gripped her shoulder. Already Ruby and Pyrrha were checking on Jaune while Yang and her party seemed content merely watching as things played out.

"Miss Schnee and Valkyrie!" Weiss flinched at the raised voice of the headmistress and turned to meet her angry glare as she crossed her arms at the two.

"Congratulations you've earned yourselves detention for the next several days." For a moment she attempted to speak up but any argument she readied she found meaningless upon facing her teacher's glare. Instead she turned giving her partner a spiteful glare before making her way out. Somehow, this was all his fault.


I know it must feel like I'm shitting on Weiss, but Volume 1 she was terrible especially early on. and Clearly she disliked Jaune way more than Ruby so she would be overly frustrated like this and lose it. I mean she left him in a tree helpless in a forest of Grimm for flirting with her, I mean C'mon that has to be the reason Ozpin didn't make her leader right? someone so willing to abandon a fellow hunter let alone her partner.