New Challengers

After taking an airship back to the coliseum we were about to approach the entrances only to see security has been increased slightly with the addition of a few more security guards checking the security cameras for any malfunctions as well as checking the guests for any spider faunus.

Ruby: Is it me or does it look like they added more security than last time?

Weiss: I guess Ironwood is really set on finding you, what are you going to do?

I was about to suggest what I did last time only I noticed some military airships around so that was definitely no longer an option.

Carlos: Ugh, I guess going through another near death experience is out of the question.

Yang: Uh what do you mean by "near death" exactly?

Carlos: Never mind, right now I need a way inside otherwise I'm gonna miss team JNPR's fight.

Blake: Hey Jonathan, can't you call in your stealth armor from our last mission?

Jonathan: I can't, it's undergoing some maintenance right now so it's unavailable for the moment, but I do have the next best thing.

He then pulled out a small black disc with neon green markings that resembled a spider from his back pocket and handed it to me.

Jonathan: I took a look at your notes a while back and I decided to work on a prototype of your stealth tech, it's not as good as my tech but I have to admit you're doing pretty well with it so far.

I couldn't believe he had this the whole time and didn't say anything, I quickly got him in a headlock while he struggled to get me off of him.

Carlos: You had something like this the whole time and didn't tell me! Do you know how much trouble I could've avoided if you had said something earlier?!

Jonathan: You... didn't... ask...

Carlos: I didn't think I had to for something this important, now apologize or you're going to get it!

After another 30 seconds he finally gave in and I let go of him.

Carlos: Now how do I work this thing?

Jonathan: Just... put it on... your chest... and it'll do the rest.

I did as he said and in a mater of seconds my body was wrapped in thin metal wires that began to glow green and I was soon rendered invisible to everyone around me.

Ruby: Wow it works! That's so cool!!!

Jonathan: Just so you know, I've only got the basic stealth function working, I haven't gotten the chance to start on the anti sound function but I'm sure you already have a few ideas for that.

The group spent the next several seconds waiting for my response until Jonathan informed them that the main stealth function makes me invisible to both visual and audio senses and technology so to let them know I was still here I held onto Blake's hand to which she got startled but she quickly realized that it was only me.

Blake: Don't worry guys, he's right here.

The others noticed her left hand in a holding position and I soon moved her arm and pointed her finger to just above the entrance to let them know I was going to go ahead of them and sneak inside. Luckily it seemed that Jonathan followed my notes on Peter's stealth tech perfectly, not only did no one notice me as I crawled above the guards, but whenever I had to make a sudden move to avoid something or someone I didn't make any noise thanks to my new tech. Once I made sure I was safe I removed the disk as the wires safely retracted themselves and I put it away as I went to grab some seats, about 5 minutes later the others arrived and not long after that the next fight in the tournament was about to begin.

Carlos: So it's team JNPR against team BRNZ, let's hope they're ready for this.

Ruby: Yeah, they've been training really hard lately so I'm sure they'll make it to the next round.

As the fight began with both teams clashing in the center of the arena, Jaune ordered the others to retreat due to the enemy having a sniper and having a good advantage over them so far.

Jonathan:

If they don't do something about that sniper they're going to have a difficult time getting in close to their opponents.

Weiss: And it looks like Ren is having a difficult time with his opponent right now.

Yang: I never thought I would see him struggle in close combat, but this proves that this tournament has lots of surprises in store for us.

As we continued to watch Nora was about to be hit with electricity from her opponents weapon, however he was about to be in for a surprise when Nora simply absorbed the electricity and in turn made herself stronger.

Yang: Now that's what I call...

Jonathan: Don't say it!

Carlos: Shocking!

RWBJ: Ughh.

Yang: Heh heh, nice one.

After taking care of one of the enemies teammates Jaune had Nora go to the top of the mountain behind them to absorb as much lightning as possible in order to strengthen herself for a decisive strike.

Jaune: Ren! Try and distract the sniper!

Ren: Sure... why not.

While Ren did his best to do as instructed the remaining members of team JNPR displayed impressive teamwork as they made sure to cover Nora while she worked her way to the top. Upon managing to succeed Nora transformed her weapon into a grenade launcher and with six shots fired simultaneously she managed to knock out the enemy sniper from her position, she then quickly proceeds to slam the ground with her hammer using her enhanced strength to send the enemy back into each other.

Jaune: This is it everyone, let's finish them off with team attacks. Ren! Nora! Flower Power!

Nora: Wait, what?

While they began discussing how their team attacks were supposed to work both Jonathan and myself couldn't help but face palm over what was going on.

Jonathan: ( sigh ) I was afraid this would happen.

Ruby: What's going on, why did they stop fighting?

Carlos: Apparently Jaune didn't go over their team attacks so now he has to explain both how the name works and what they're supposed to do.

Blake: Which attack name did he just call out?

Carlos/Jonathan: Flower Power.

Weiss: So Ren and Nora right?

Jonathan: Yeah, only they don't know that.

Yang: You've got to be kidding me.

Back at the arena, while Jaune was going over the basics of their teams attack names the members of team BRNZ were starting to get annoyed with the fact that their fight had to be put on hold because of an unexpected team meeting.

Brawnz: Hey! What do you think you're doing?!

Jaune: Trying to have a team meeting, thank you very little!

Nora: Yeah! Team ears only!

Brawnz: WE'RE IN THE MIDDLE OF A FIGHT!

Jaune: AND WE'RE IN THE MIDDLE OF A CONVERSATION! WHAT DON'T YOU GET ABOUT THAT?!

Pyhrra: Um, Jaune?

Jaune: ( sigh ) Yes Pyhrra.

Pyhrra: I think he means we are all in the middle of a fight.

It finally occurred to him that he was making a bit of a fool of himself in front of thousands of people and on live t.v. so to save himself and the rest of his team from further embarrassment he gave Nora a single order.

Jaune: Nora... just hit them with the hammer.

Nora: Got it.

Brawnz: Wait, what?!

And with that team JNPR won their match and advanced to the next round. While it may not have been as thrilling as others were hoping it would be at least the fight proved that team JNPR was stronger than before.

Carlos: Looks like BRNZ won't be getting the gold or silver this year.

Yang: Yeah, they were mostly all BRNZ and no brain.

Jonathan: And this is why I'm embarrassed to be related to him.

As Ren and Nora waved towards the crowd of screaming spectators Jaune went over to Pyhrra to ask her something important.

Jaune: Hey Pyhrra.

Pyhrra: What is it Jaune, is everything alright?

Jaune: Yeah everything's great, it's just... I was wondering if you had any plans for later today.

Pyhrra: No, not particularly.

Jaune: Oh, well neither do I. So I was wondering if... maybe you would like to go out and enjoy the festival. With me... just the two of us.

As she heard those words Pyhrra's face became as red as her hair, and in one quick motion she hugged Jaune with all her strength and swung him around a bit before giving him her response.

Pyhrra: That sounds wonderful, I would love to accompany you around the festival!

I couldn't help but smile as I saw the look on their faces right now, I just hope that if Pyhrra was still fated to die by Cinder's hands than at least she could still have a nice time with her knight in shining armor before the time comes.