Hey folks. Thought I would give y'all some bonus stuff regarding how the rest of JNPR's monsters moved in. Something short, but sweet. Enjoy!

Chapter 9 Bonus: New Bonds

Bonus Filler Summary: After the big brawl in Forever Fall, Jaune and his team have a talk regarding how he cheated into Beacon. Of course, there are other things to worry about.

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"So, you cheated into Beacon?"

Jaune sat in silence while the rest of his team looked at him. Pyrrha sat beside him on his bed, thankfully now wearing a burgundy shirt and red shorts for sleepwear. Nora and Ren sat across from them on Pyrrha's bed, the former wearing a black T-shirt with the word "boop" and pink shorts while the latter had green long-sleeve pajamas. Boomer was absent, having gone off to pay Ozpin a visit to talk about the 3 monsters that had appeared earlier that day. It was now nighttime.

"Y-Yeah..." Jaune sighed, not meeting his teammate's eyes. "I came here in search of glory for my family, but as you all can tell, I was in-over my head. You all have a right to be mad."

Nora nodded. It's a big unfair. Ren and I got here because we were recognized for our talents that came from years of struggling to survive in the wild and you just got in because of some phony papers." She said, a bit hurt.

"But, you also have the potential to be a great huntsman, but you should have done it through the proper channels like the rest of us." Ren told him.

"Plus, you really should've accepted Boomer and I's help when you told us about it. We would've helped you and saved you a lot of trouble." Pyrrha scolded the blonde, who only shrunk even more as shame filled him even more.

"Yeah. I know. I messed up... A lot." Jaune admitted.

"Despite this...you did make an effort to right your wrongs." Pyrrha said, smiling softly. "I doubted Boomer when he said you needed a push, but I guess you really did just need to figure yourself out."

"B-but...I betrayed you. I destroyed the trust we had been building as a team for weeks. Aren't you all mad?" Jaune asked.

"We're disappointed, yes, but we aren't mad." Ren explained.

"Yeah." Nora added. "You may have messed up, but you managed to put our needs before your own. You may not be the best team leader, but we wouldn't trade you for anyone else." She smiled gently, a rare sight on the redhead.

Jaune smiled. "Thanks, guys." He said.

"Group hug!" Nora declared, grabbing Pyrrha's pajama pants in one hand, putting her other arm around Jaune's shoulder and grabbing Ren by the front of his sleep shirt and pulling them all in close, before wrapping her arms around them all.

After a few moments, Glynda suddenly appeared. And behind her, along with Boomer, was the three monsters from the Forever Falls. "It seems that Professor Ozpin has deemed that these creatures will be assigned to you all." She told them.

"...what?" Jaune said after a few seconds of stunned silence. His familiar only sighed.

"It was Ozpin's idea, not mine." Boomer grumbled before turning to the other monsters. "Make yourselves at home folks. This'll be your new home for now on."

Tyrant growled as he looked around. He jumped on one of the beds, which happened to be Pyrrha's, before glarin at Goodwitch. "This is insulting! These accommodations aren't nearly fitting for the King of the Skies." He snapped.

"Well I got one thing to say to you about that, Tyrant: Either this or sleep in a cell." Glynda said sharply.

Tyrant grumbled at this. "I suppose I can make this work. This bed is now mine." He declared.

"But... that's Pyrrha's bed." Nora pointed out.

Pyrrha, however, saw this as an opportunity. "Oh, that's fine. He's welcome to it. I'll just have to share with Jaune." She said in sing-song.

"NO!" The Tigrex cried suddenly, jumping between Pyrrha and Jaune.

"Why not?" Asked Pyrrha.

"Uh-um...well, you sharing a bed with Tyrant can get him to loosen up." Boomer said with an awkward smile. The others looked at him suspiciously, before they (minus Tyrant, who was absolutely livid) shrugged and went back to getting settled. Glynda dismissed herself without saying a word.

"Say, ya wouldn't mind if I let my swarm get some out time, right?" Rai asked.

"I don't mind." Nora says.

"As long as they don't sting for no reason or swarm us." Jaune says.

The Zinogre shook himself, letting the Fulgur bugs fly about. He began moving towards the bathroom when he felt a hand touch his tail. He glanced behind him and saw Nora looking at him in wonder.

"Whaddya want?" He asked.

"How much in common do you have with wolves?" Nora questioned.

"About as much as lions and hyenas." He grumbled, still a bit sore, figuratively and literally, over their battle.

"Reeeeaally?" Nora asked, a sudden smug aura radiating off her.

Rai suddenly feels a twinge of fear. "Why are you smiling? I don't like this!" He said fearfully.

In a heartbeat, Rai found himself on his back, and Nora began rubbing his belly. He fought down the laughter that was building in his throat, but Nora's continued rubbing was making it harder with each passing second. Holding back became almost impossible as a few snickers managed to escape, further fueling the girl's desire to rub his belly.

"H-hey...st-stop th-thahahat...I-I'm ticklish!" He realized his slip-up and slapped a paw over his maw, but it was too late.

"Oh you are?" Nora's grin turned evil and she started tickling Rai's underside, cause the Wolf Wyvern to burst out with laughter. "BAHAHAHAHA! Stop that...you're gonna make me piss myself!" The Zinogre pleaded, but Nora refused to relent, and continued her assault.

Ren sighed at this. "Oh, Nora." He said, fondly shaking his head as he watched his childhood friend's antics, unaware of Blossom investigating him.

While her friends roaring laughter filled the room, Blossom eyed Ren from head to toe, her blue eyes scrutinizing him. "I take it you clean up after yourself, hm?"

Ren looked at and smiled proudly. "Yes. I pride myself on my cleanliness, organization and cooking skills." He stated matter-of-factly.

"Oh really...what's that then?" The Mizutsune pointed claw at the kitchen sink, which had a huge load of dirty dishes with flies buzzing around them.

"Nora's latest order of pancakes." Ren groaned, pinching the bridge of his nose.

"That little shit caused that?! HOW!? How is she not...well, hefty?!" Blossom yelled.

"She burns calories very quickly." Ren explained.

"Ah. Well, allow me." She swiped her bristled tail over the plates, covering them in suds. She then sprayed them with a pressured jet of water from her mouth, leaving the plates clear of any stains. Blossom looked at Ren, who was surprised at how quick she worked.

"How's that?" She said, standing regally.

Ren looked on in awe, before quickly grabbing the Mizutsune and hugging her. "You are the greatest monster of all time." He told her.

Her fin's burned a bright red from being flustered, but she relaxed and slowly hugged him back. "T-thank you. You're too kind." She said.

While Rai was getting belly rubs and Blossom was bonding with her new partner, Tyrant sat by himself, grumbling in silent anger. Humans and monsters knew better than to mingle with one another. It just didn't make sense.

"Fools, the lot of you..." He growled, before noticing Pyrrha our of the corner of his eye. He huffed and turned away from. "What do you want, wench? Here to gloat?"

"No, I'd just like to settle down in my bed, thank you. I'm willing to share." She said.

"Attempt to enter my new nest and your backside will match your hair." Tyrant growled.

"Why are you so uptight?" Pyrrha demanded. "You have those two guys with you, yet you reject offers from others. Why?"

"I am the king of the skies. Kings do not associate with lesser beings." He declared haughtily.

"And yet you're not in your home realm, so basically you have nothing to rule and that dashes your entire status as king." Pyrrha said simply.

"I am still a king! And kings do not concern themselves with pathetic humans!" He snapped.

Pyrrha said nothing. This guy wasn't going to relent so easily. Then an idea went off in her head. She quickly approached the Rathalos and placed a hand on his snout, making the Wyvern seize up at the warm softness of her hand.

"W-wha-!? What are you-!?"

"You were raised to believe humans are horrible creatures, only out for themselves." Pyrrha said, no anger in her tone, just a soothing kindness. "While it is true that some of us are like that, there are others who want us to improve relations not just among ourselves, but with others." She stroked the Wyvern on his head. "I may have taken you down, but that doesn't mean I'm not going to give a chance at happiness."

The Rathalos looked at her strangely. "You intrigue me, girl." He told her.

"I said the same thing when I first moved in." Boomer said from the foot of Jaune's bed. "I think you'll find a lot of things interesting about her."

"Alright, you've piqued my curiosity, human. I'll play along for now, but that doesn't mean you have my trust." He declared, making enough room for her to get in bed with him.

Pyrhha smiled and went to sit down. However, the Wyvern sneakily moved his tail in the way so Pyrrha would sit on the pincushion of a tail.

"Ow!" She cried, standing straight up and rubbing her butt. She glared at the Rathalos, who was snickering at the Spartan's misfortune. "That's not funny!" She scolded.

"I found it quite entertaining. A king needs a jester, after all." He smirked.

"Why you-! You-!" Pyrrha sputtered, before shrinking down and sighing in defeat. "You're a jerk..."

"No, I'm a Tyrant." He laughed.

Pyrrha's response was to pout and slap him on the nose, making the Wyvern clutch his nose with the single claws on his wings.

"Ow! I thought you humans had a sense of humor." Tyrant whined.

"We do, it's just some of us don't like being belittled." Pyrrha explained, crossing her arms.

"Hah! If I were full size, you'd be the little one! Hahah-ACK!!" He yelped when Nora grabbed one of his pointed ears and was pulled down to Pyrrha's directly line of sight. Inside those green orbs, he saw the hidden ire in her eyes. He gulped, fearing he might've fucked up.

"I'd suggest watching that tongue of yours, oh King of the Skies. I'm a nice person, but anyone who puts my friends at risk will be dealt with personally." Pyrrha warned in a tone that sent a shiver down the Rathalos' spine. "However, I think you have the potential to be someone great. I can see it in your eyes." She said, her tone returning to its usual kindness. Tyrant only huffed and averted his azure blue gaze.

"So what? What makes you think a partnership like this would last?" He demanded.

"I don't know myself. Would you like to find out?" Pyrrha held out her hand. Tyrant looked at the appendage, then looked down, deep in thought. This girl had balls standing up to to the likes of him. He hadn't seen that kind of fire since...her...

'Guess it's time to let old scars heal.' He thought to himself. He looked at Pyrrha again, and a smirk tugged his lips. He extended his wing and shook the Spartan's hand. It was a deal. "You know I can't resist a challenge." He boasted pridefully.

"I already figured that out." Pyrrha laughed.

Pyrrha then looked at the others with their new monsters. Jaune was conversing with Boomer, Ren was holding out dishes for Blossom to clean, and Nora was laughing as she continued to give Rai belly rubs, making his leg start kicking like the doggo he was.

"Everyone deserves happiness." She said quietly, Tyrant being the only one to hear. She placed a hand on his shoulder. "Including you. Are you willing to let us help you find that happiness?"

"I suppose... I can accept that." He agreed.

Pyrrha smiled at that. Beacon was a place for new beginnings, and this new friendship between her team and these creatures was only the tip of the iceberg for what was to come.

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I'd like to thank my good friend Sai Kunai Blade for helping me create this short chapter. Next chapter, we continue our story in earnest.

See y'all real soon.