One more chapter to go and we're back baby!

And I want to thank those who reviewed and I wish you the best

Enigma42: Oh man, wait till the 19 or 20th chapter. Let's just say, he gets what he deserves.

I love interacting with readers who comment on the chapters and PM me. But sadly they don't vote or tell me what I should do. When I ask them about an idea I have in the beginning of the chapters :(

AverageReadingEnjoyer: Funny you bring this up. Let's just say someone gets the music video for their queen ;)

Guest: Yea, but he didn't listen to the lyrics. He was to into the guitarist to notice the meaning behind the song. And don't worry, someone is going to confront Cash about this in a flash back.

Trust me, I have plans for her later. And Ruby will have a chance to face off Oro, Peter and Jaune for a cookie later.

Yes she was, but that'll come down once Jaune, Timmy, Lizzie and Jade are around her. But the one to keep her stress free is Ren.

Team Rwby will appear very soon

If you think that's bad. Wait for the next time she goes crazy... sacrifices most be made, to calm the Beast.

In this chapter it'll explain why he's flirting and wanting to have sex. And it'll kinda get clear whose his future girl will be. But it'll happen way at the end.

It's going to be a prequel. But I want to catch up with this story first and add two chapters before posting the prequels.

No thank you, for commenting honestly. It helps me write these story faster... I'm a review whore and I'm okay with that ;)

Song list

1. Those Days

Song by Lindsey Stirling feat Dan Shay

2. Nightmare

Studio album by Avenged Sevenfold

3. Everybody

Song by Backstreet Boys

4. The Pretender

Song by Foo Fighters


Jaune walks Jade into a small building with a sign that reads Music School. Walking through a hallway till they reach a big room with many kids checking their instruments. "I'll be right back" Jade goes to her locker and gets her instrument. While she's doing that, many of the children keep staring at Jaune. He notices a group of girls whispering to each other. And one of the girls giving him and his sister a dirty look. Jade comes back with something that makes Jaune smile. "Look at my violin!, Grandpa got it for me on my seventh birthday" Jaune recognize the design. It looks just like his guitar in every way. But of course smaller "And it looks just like yours". She extends it to him to grab. Once he has it in his hands, he couldn't help but remember Jinx again.

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Flash Back

Johnny is sitting next to her, with her pale skin on display. With her small breasts free to roam. That captivating long straight black hair. And those lips that brought him so much joy. Painted with her infamous silver lipstick. Her dark grey eyes meeting his with that playful smile. "You know, if you keep staring at my eyes more then my breasts. I might think your gay" he just rolls his eyes. "I wouldn't think I'm gay since we fucked last night. And I'm more attracted to that ass" he teasingly says with a smug smile. He reaches for the table and grabs a crack pipe. But Jinx just slaps his hand away "I said after the lessons, Scars". She looks him up an down, seeing his upper body shirtless. Showing her his scars made by his kidnappers and himself. "Fine" he grabs a violin that's sitting next to him. He starts playing but he misses up at the end. "Why do I need to play this again?", "Because I say so, now play it again" Johnny puts it back to its original spot. "Nah I'm good" that frustrates her to some degree. But she gets an idea that would make him do as she says.

"Fine" she stands up from the sofa and walks away. But she knew what she was doing, walking slowly away. Swaying her hips while wearing small shorts that shows half of her ass. Johnny stares at it and couldn't help but blush. And seeing her metallic right leg with some scarring. Eventually she disappears when she goes inside her room. He looks at her door and then the violin. He grabs it and gets ready to try again "Fucking Jinx an her ass-", "Is exactly what you'll get if you play it right this time!" She shouts behind the door. He looks at the door "Re-really?!", "Maybe as we're speaking, I'm reaching for a big bottle of lube!~". He didn't know how it happened but he somehow jumps on the couch and starts playing like his life depends on it. He didn't miss up once "That ass is mine tonight!" he finishes and looks at the door. "Come on open up!" and then he hears the clicking of the door. Which swings open and shows Jinx biting her lower lip and showing him the bottle. "That's my boy~" Johnny drops the violin onto the couch and jumps off it. He marches towards his reward. On the way he rips off his jeans and is only left with his boxers. He stops right in front of her. He looks down into her eyes "I came for my price~" he leans down. She wraps her arms around his neck "Then take it~" she pulls him for a kiss.

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"JAUNE!" Jade shouts to get his attention. He shakes his head to get rid of those memories. "Sorry for that, I was just remembering how I learned to play... and the motivation" Jade tilts her head. "You know how to play the violin?!" Jaune pops his chest out and haves this prideful expression. "Yea, I learned from a friend down in Vacuo", "Do you think you could teach me?" he looks at her. She puts both hands together and gives him her puppy dog eyes. "Fine, I'll teach you while I'm still here okay" he pats her head. She seems sad about the news of him not sticking around. He catches that and feels the same. He looks at the instrument and more memories of Jinx comes to mind. "Hey Jade, do you want to hear a song I've written for the person who taught me to play" she looks up and nods. He gets ready and checks the strings. And then he starts to sing.

"I remember, I remember those days" he starts playing with his eyes closed and a small smile. Jade couldn't help but admire his skills. "Laughing out loud, staying up too late. Staring out the window whilst I see your face. I remember, I remember those days (I remember those days)" memories of Jaune and Jinx laying on their backs on the roof of the hotel. Seeing the stars and talking about their thoughts about music. "We had a little bit of time but it's never enough. Remember driving all night, we'd been talking 'bout love" him driving a car with her in the passenger seat. With Juliet sitting in the back with her scroll out. And Jinx holding his hand. "Now that you're gone the show is done. We had a little bit of time but it's never enough (no it's never enough)" some of Jade's classmates came over to see him play. "I remember, I remember those days. I remember, I remember those days. I remember, I remember those days. I remember those days" he moves around the classroom with such grace.

The kids are amazed by his movements and never missing a note. "I remember, I remember those eyes. You saw my heart with that lowly disguise" her seeing through his disguise as Violet and that cheerful attitude. "In your arms there's nothing to hide. I remember, I remember those eyes (I remember those eyes)" the first time they saw each other's scars. And accepting who they really are. "I remember, I remember those days. I remember, I remember those days. I remember, I remember those days. I remember those days" he finally opens his eyes to see everyone's eyes on him. So he puts on a show for them. His smile disappears and is replaced by a serious professional expression. While everyone is enjoying the performance, the girls from early have a disgusted expressions towards him. But he didn't notice it, because he's seeing his little sister's big smile. "I remember, I remember those days. I remember, I remember those days. I remember, I remember those days. I remember those days" he starts to slow down and looks at Jade. "I remember, I remember those days. Laughing out loud, staying up too late. (I remember those days)" once done he takes a bow.

The children start to cheer for his performance. He looks at them but his attention goes to someone who he feared to see again. Elisabeth, his first crush and the last person who saw him with his wings. Unconsciously his aura turns baby blue. Her blue eyes and that curly brown hair that reaches to her back. And that classy dress that doesn't seem tight. Maybe that's one of the reason he fell for her. She respects herself and doesn't dress like many girls he knows. "ELISABETH!" Jade shouts and runs towards her. "Did you see how my brother played!" seeing her hugging her like that. And asking if she witnessed his performance. He couldn't help but feel nervous. "Yes, and it was lovely" hearing her voice makes his heart skip a beat. Once their eyes make contact, he turns away and blushes. "And he was using your violin" Jade nods aggressively. "Yes!, he was amazing at it too. He played it like a pro" she eventually lets go and grabs her hand. And leads her towards him. All the students stare at how awkward they look. "H-hi Elisabeth" Jaune stutters while avoiding her eyes. "Jaune, can I speak with you outside?" he only nods. And starts walking away with her but Jade tries to follow them. But Elisabeth tells her to stay and to get her notes.

Once outside in the hallway, Elisabeth doesn't waste time. "I thought you left" he couldn't help but feel sad by that. "Yes but I-", "Please Jaune don't say it, please. I feel bad enough as it is. I respect you for coming back to see your family". She turns to the door where her students are at. "And I know that Jade deeply misses you" Jaune looks at the door too. "So does Joan and the rest of your sisters. But you being here... is going to ruin their lives. Everyone finally gave up on the hate towards them from protecting you". She looks at him for a brief moment "And I know about Jade trying to match us up... I've told her that it's not going to happen". "Yea I know, you didn't want to back then" his voice cracks. "I told you why I couldn't go with you to your trip with Violet" she tells him. "Yea... Violet's" he can't handle the feelings in his chest, so without saying a word. He starts leave but not before hearing something that break him. "You should leave as soon as you can Jaune... for their sake". He remains there for a bit, hearing her steps. Going back to her classroom.

He finally finds the strength to leave, when he hears the door close. So he makes goes back to Max, who sees the state he's in. "What's wrong?", "Nothing just start the car *sniff*" he keeps looking at the window. "Jaune come on jus-", "Just start the car please... I can't be here". He turns the ignition on and starts to drive away "Where to?, we have two hours to kill before your meeting". "Airport" that answer confuses Max "What?". "I can't be here... I shouldn't have come back here", "No, I'm not taking you to the airport. For you to just run away Jaune, forget it". "Pull over" Max just keeps driving "PULL OVER!". But he didn't stop "I'm not doing that, so get comfortable". Jaune opens the door and jumps out "JAUNE!" Max hits the brakes. He rolls on the road, thankfully no one was there. He starts to get up and Max gets out of his car and runs to him. "Are you okay?" he tries to check him but Jaune pushes him away. That action makes Max angry. Seeing Jaune trying to limp away. "Are you seriously going to walk away from all this?" he waits for him to turn around and answer him. But Jaune just keeps on walking "Are you really going to leave your family again?!".

Still nothing "What about Jade?!" that seems to do the trick. "Are you going to put her through hell again?!" Max sees a chance for him to move forward. "I never told you this but Amethyst tracked me down at Atlas. After you disappeared from the face of Ramnant. She came into my house with Jade and the twins" he stands right behind him. "And when I saw them with red puffy eyes from all the crying. Because their stupid brother just dropped everything. His career, family and me, just to get high with a bunch of celebrities. Every day and night, just getting high for the hell of it". He stops and couldn't say the next thing. Remembering the pain he went through after the call. But he needs to say it for both their sakes. "And getting a call from Juliet... to tell me that your in a comatose state" Max can't stop but remember how he was attached to those machines. "And to think if I would have just canceled or even gone with you to Vacuo... none of that would have happened" he grabs Jaune and pulls him in for a hug.

"And to see you on that hospital bed with machines attached... it broke me man. And I couldn't muster any strength to tell your family" Max tries to tighten his hug. "So please don't make me tell them that you left them... please" Jaune grabs his arm. He waits for him to pull it away. "You should probably let go... if someone sees us like this...they might say your only marring my sister to get close to me~" but Max doesn't. "Not if your still leaving", "I won't... I promise" Max slowly releases him. Jaune turns to him, still sad from what Elisabeth said to him. And everything Max reminded him of. "Alright then, we should get something to eat before your appointment. And maybe you could tell me what happened back there" he agrees.

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After one explanation later

Max parks and turns off the car and turns to Jaune who keeps looking at the dashboard. He remains like that for some time before he feels Max's hand on his shoulder. "If you want, I could go in with you" Jaune just shakes his head. "I'll be fine, just go pick up Jade from her class and go back home. I'll call you when I'm done" he opens the door and walks out before Max could say anything else. Max just looks at Jaune making his way to the building. Once he sees him going in, he starts the car and drives off. He grabs a ear piece from one of the cup holders. He puts it on and speed dials Amethyst. "Did you get him there in time?" She asks right away. "Yes, he told me to pick up Jade from music class", "Alright then, but can you pick up two more people on your way here?". "Sure, where are they?", "They'll be at the airport in thirty minutes. You'll recognize them when you see them". "Okay I'll be there... I love you... Mrs.Jones?" he says in a playful manner. He hears her chuckle "I love you too Mr.D'Arc".

Jaune walks to the front desk and waits patiently for someone to show up. As he was waiting there, he couldn't help himself but remember the first time he was here.

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He's sitting at one of the waiting chairs next to his father. Who has a natural expression while waiting for the doctor to call them in. "This is stupid" he says while leaning back with his hands stuffed inside his pockets. "This is for your own good" he tells him without even looking at him. He just rolls his eyes at the response. "So your just going to force me to go to as many therapists. Till you get the results you want". He notices how Jonathan shifts in his seat and just keeps looking at the door. "Why don't you just forget about me and go to the farm. And I'll wait out here for the therapist". still nothing, "Or you could just send me to that boot camp and just hope-", "Be quiet". "Or what?, your going to yell at me and tell me that I'm always in the wrong. And force me to talk to strangers about my mental health till they realize I'm a lost cause". He sees that he's pushing the right buttons. Just to push him over the edge. "I told you to be-", "For fuck sakes!, just tell me your disappointed by me being born. And we can leave this dump and I don't have to see you for the whole day". Just as he sees him stand up, the door opens and Dr.Smith coming out. He has brown hair that is comb to his right side. And is wearing a blue sweater vest with brown cargo pants and brown shoes. But the most notable thing is the shades he's wearing "Mr.D'Arc" Jonathan grabs Jaune by his arm and pulls him up.

And drags him forward "And behave" Jonathan tightens his grip. "Why?, scared this Doc might hang himself by how disturbing my kidnapping or what they did to me" Jaune says.

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He snaps out of the memory when he hears a voice behind the desk. He looks and sees the secretary. After he tells her that he has a appointment. She leads him to Dr.Smith's room. "Here's the door, the doctor is expecting you Mr.D'Arc" she tells him. She leaves him alone, he couldn't help but feel nervous. But he eventually gets the courage to open the door to see Dr.Smith sitting at his chair. "Welcome Mr.D'Arc, how has your retirement been treating you?" Jaune walks in and goes straight for the chair. He stands in front of it and waits for Dr.Smith to give him permission to sit down. "It was good, till I returned" Smith gives him permission to sit down. "I know, I was surprised to see you dancing at a bar" Jaune flinches by that remark. "Cause last time we spoke. You said you were done singing for good" Jaune notices him looking for something on his scroll. "And imagine my surprise to see not only Violet. But Johnny coming back as well" he shows a video of him last night. Jaune moves uncomfortable on his chair. "And if that wasn't it" he swipes the video and shows Jaune saturday night. "F.A also made a comeback of his very own. And by how your singing and how open you are about your mental health. I only have one question Jaune". He puts away his scroll and looks Jaune dead in the eyes.

"Have you been using narcotics again?" Jaune starts to feel ashamed. "Yes" Smith starts to write something on his notes. "How long have you been using?", "Since Friday" Jaune feels more depressed now. "How many times have you been using since then?", "Twice, once in Friday and then on Saturday". "Have you been seeing things again" he looks up to see Jaune. He starts to nod "Yes, it's them again. They've been popping out when I'm emotional. But they have been acting up before the drugs". Smith keeps writing in his notes till he asks him a question that makes him a little bit more depress. "Have you been in contact with Jinx or anybody from Vauco?", "Not since rehab, no" he starts scratching the armrests. "So whose the one you most see?", "The young me...but for some reason. He has these fresh scars" Smith writes something else on his notes. After finishing with his notes, he places them down on his lap. "Alright then, why don't you tell me everything"

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Max made it to Jade and sees her outside with Elisabeth standing next to her. The first thing he notices is Jade's ruffled clothes and messy hair. He gets out of the car quickly "What happened?" he kneels down to check on her. "She got in a fight with one of her classmates" Elisabeth tells him. He keeps looking for any kind of bruising but he found none. He then trains his eyes on Jade's "What happened". "Sonia said that Jaune shouldn't have come back from the shit-", "Language" she was interrupted by her teacher. Jade is getting angry by just nearly repeating what Sonia said. "It's fine-" Max tells her while reaching for her hand. But Jade just moves away "No it's not fine!...it's not fair that they treat my brother like that!". She starts crying from the rage she's feeling. "He's not a murderer!" Max grabs her gently and she try's to pull away. "I know Jade, your brother is a great man" that seems to calm her down. "I know he wouldn't do anything like that" he turns to Elisabeth whose been silent through this.

"How about you go to the car. And I'll talk to Elisabeth here about what happened" Jade wanted to stay and defend herself. But Max gives her a gentle smile which puts her at ease. She gives a weak nod and walks to the car and enters the passenger seat. Max turns back to Elisabeth "You stayed quiet through that". "It's not my place to sa-", "Jaune told me what happened between you two this afternoon". That silenced her instantly "You need to put that aside. Cause what you and the rest of the town people are doing to him... is hurting his family. Especially Jade, she wants her brother back" he turns around to the car. "You all are the reason why he abandoned them. To protect them from all your hate. And that nearly cost him his life" he walks away. Leaving Elisabeth alone with her thoughts. Once Max gets in the car, he looks at Jade who keeps staring at Elisabeth. Who goes back inside the school. Max starts the car and drives away with Jade looking sad. He turns to see her and couldn't bear to see her like this. "Why don't we stop for some ice cream?" Jade just keeps quiet. Max parks to the side of the road and turns off the car.

"Want to talk about it?" he looks at her and waits for her to say something. "Why can't they see he's not like that?" the tears start to come back. Max wants to tell her to ignore them but he knows it wouldn't help. So an idea to distract her comes to him. "Did you know that your brother has a photo of you inside his wallet?" she looks at him. "And before he goes on stage. He would look at it and have this big smile that brightens up everyone's hearts. When he walks up on that stage". He chuckles and remembers fondly of the times he would catch him doing that in his dressing room. "And right before he goes to sleep. He would call your mother and ask about you" she starts to wipe the tears away. "Or when he has free time. He would bake his famous strawberry heart jam cookies. And would tell me how you and him make them every Saturday night" she starts to smile. "And how much he loves his onesie that his baby sister got him for Christmas. He would walk around the apartment with it and sit on the couch and watch your videos with this joyous smile" he tries to mimic Jaune's smile. But he looks silly, which makes Jade giggle.

"So chin up, and remember" he waits for her to finish giggling. "Your brother loves you so much. That he doesn't care what other people think of him. Cause all he needs is you and your family" he starts the car and drives back to the road. "Now, about that ice cream?" he couldn't help but feel this joy when he sees Jade smiling. "Can you tell me more about my brother's time in his tour", "Sure" he answers.

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"That's a lot to take in Mr.D'Arc" Jaune just told Smith everything that happened to him since the last time they saw each other. Jaune lays back on the chair and nods while looking up to the fan on the ceiling. "Have you thought of telling your family about these...problems you've been having?". Jaune sighs and remembers how Jade acted last night when she confessed about knowing what happened. "No" he looks at him "I can't bring myself to hurt them. To show them that I'm still broken...I just can't do that to them...they deserve to be happy". Smith gives him a small nod "And is that why you never contacted them when you left the music business. To give them a life without you in it?". "Yes and no, I wanted to follow my dream to make Remnant a better place...and to live up to my legacy". Jaune couldn't stop himself but think of how big of a failure he is. "Even if I'm not worthy to do so" he leans forward to look down to the floor. "I've tried to be like my ancestors...but I'm not that skillful with the sword". "Didn't you say that your grandfather has been training you?" Smith has heard that Oro D'Arc. Is a skillful individual, he's the reason why no bandits dare come around here anymore.

"Yes but he's been teaching me hand to hand combat...and how to control my strength. That's it, he hasn't shown me how to use a weapon. Just how to knock someone's block off...and how not to". "Sorry what?", "I'm talking about my Faunus strength" Smith looks at Jaune with a confuse expression. "You know, Faunus traits that make you abnormal" Smith just gets more confuse. "Sorry but I don't understand. I thought you were born with wings", "Yes, which makes me a Faunus. So I was born with traits like abnormal strength, healing and the ability to see in the darkness". Smith wants to say something else but he gets a text message on his scroll. He ignores it and is about to ask Jaune about this deeply. But his scroll then starts to ring. He's about to turn it off. But once he sees the name on the caller ID. "Sorry Mr.D'Arc, but I need to take this" he stands up and goes outside. Jaune waits for ten minutes till Smith came back. "That was your grandfather asking if you made it here in time" Jaune is confused by this information. And he put it all together "She told them" he couldn't help but grip the armrests.

"Now Mr.D'Arc, we only have two hours before I have to go and pick up my son from his friend's house" he walks towards his desk. And stands in front of him. He grabs his shades "Are you ready" Jaune gives a nod of approval. Once he removes his shades, his eyes start to shine white. "Relax Mr.D'Arc and let go" Jaune starts to close his eyes and he falls back on the chair. Once that is done, Smith puts back his shades. "You can come in now", "Thanks Doc, I couldn't hold back anymore" a figure appears. Standing there is none other then Kane dressed in a brown overcoat. With a v-neck shirt that is red and his brown pants with black boots. "I wanted to see my little pet all grown up~" he goes over to Jaune who is unconscious. "It's been so long" he licks his lips and couldn't help but take a whiff of his hair. "Mr.Diablos please don't do anything to drastic. He might not hear or feel anything right now but he might wake up at any moment" Kane glares at him. Which makes Smith to hold his breath "Are you telling me what and what I can't do to my PET!".

"No sir" he whimpers, but Kane doesn't stop from going to him and pulling out his favorite dagger. The blade is pure silver with a black leather handle "You know what Doc?, I might just leave cause of your bad hospitality. And go back home and play with your kids and wife some more", "NO please don't hurt them...I beg you". Kane puts his dagger away and laughs at his pathetic begging. "Fine but I want you to give him this" he hands him a bottle with pills inside. "What are these?", "Those are something special that was given to me by my lord" he looks at Jaune. "And what does it do?", "It'll make things more interesting and more easier for me" his smile stretches. He moves Jaune's arm and drops it on his lap. He then sits on the armrest "So tell me, what's going on inside his head?". Smith pulls out a file "He's inside his subconscious as we speak right now. Which he altered into a mansion like his own home". He goes over to him and hands him the file. "At the age of thirteen we talked about his personality changing rapidly" Kane opens it and sees some names on it. "Who are these?", "Those are the names he gave them, his personalities" he looks over his shoulder. "That one is Miles, he is somewhat the innocent past of himself. He's known as the more rational one of the rest, caring and loving".

He then looks at the other one "And that's Johnny, he's basically the angry, stubborn one. But Jaune told me he's more prideful then anything" Kane recognizes the next one. "And that's Violet, he's exactly what he wanted to be in a way. Loved by many and bringing love, happiness and hope into people's lives. But the thing that makes him different from the rest is his lustful nature. When compared to Johnny, cause Miles is still a child in a sense". "What's the Shadowy figure?" Kane looks at him. "To be honest with you I don't know. He appeared when...you kidnapped him. I think he subconsciously made him to keep him sane. Like an imaginary friend in a way", "That explains why I heard him talk to himself" he looks at the last one. "Fear?" Smith doesn't want to talk about that one. But he couldn't hide it from him anyway "That's Jaune's...most dangerous personality. He told me that he has to lock him up in one of the farthest room in his mind. And Johnny comes second on that dangerous list. After Jaune's time in Vacuo, he had to place Johnny in a prison just like Fear. He found out that somehow they both feed each other. They are powered by negative emotions. But Johnny is more rational then Fear". "Why does he call him Fear of all things?" Smith leaves back to his chair. "Cause he's the thing he fears of becoming" he takes a seat.

"Which is?" Smith looks him dead in the eye "You". His answer gets a chuckle from Kane. "And how so" Smith looks at Jaune and then back to him. "Every time he spoke of Fear. He would tell me how he keeps proposing to play games with people... the kind you put him through" Kane looks at Jaune's unconscious expression. "And there's only been three cases the personality has gotten out" Smith sees Kane turn to him. "The first was-", "When he took my eye~" Kane gently touches his black eye. "The second was in Atlas. He crippled his uncle's hand while burning his limousine afterwards" he tells him. Before he could mention the third time, Kane beats him to the punch. "The Star Massacre" all Smith does is nod.

Kane gets up from the armrest and throws the file back to him. "So what exactly are they?", "To some people it would be a personality disorder. But the thing about these individuals, they don't take over instantly. They slowly influence him and eventually take over". Kane laughs at that statement and looks at Jaune one last time. "If that's true then I hope I get to meet Fear or Johnny soon" he turns to Smith. "Oh and Doc" he starts digging through his pocket. He pulls out a cheap scroll and leaves it on the table. "Here's your reward, you only get five minutes to talk to your family. And after your times up, the scroll will be useless" he walks out. Smith looks at the scroll and grabs it and holds it to his chest.

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Max and Jade are inside the airport with a sign that Jade wrote colorfully. It reads "D'Arcs" and Max is holding it while looking at the doors and seeing many people walking out. "Who are we picking up?" She asks as she takes a spoon of strawberry ice cream. "I have no idea but your sister said I would recognize them" he tells her. And then he spots six people coming out from behind the rest. The first ones he notices is Timmy and Lizzie holding hands while looking around the airport. Mira is behind them with Winter Schnee next to her. And on the other side is Ren and Nora also holding hands. Nora keeps looking around too, before her eyes land on Max, who waves at them. "Ren look, it's Violet's agent!" she points at Max who starts to walk towards them. "So your the people I came to pick up" he looks at everyone and gives them a smile till he looks at Winter. His smile disappears "We meet again" both of them said in their heads. Memories of the moment they became enemies. They keep sending each other glares till Jade starts to talk to Timmy and Lizzie. "Hi, my name is Jade D'Arc" she gives them a polite wave.

Timmy feels nervous and gives a small wave in return "H-hello". Lizzie holds Pete tighter and starts to feel this yucky feeling towards Jade. She unconsciously got closer to Timmy who blushes. "LOOK RENNY!" Nora's outburst gets everyone to look at her. "It's Jaune-Jaune's baby sister" Jade looks up at Nora and looks her over. "Who are you?" she asks her while moving onto Ren. "We're your brother's teammates" Ren answers her while letting go of Nora's hand. And kneeling down to her level "I'm Lie Ren, but my friends call me Ren". Nora leans on Ren and looks at Jade with a big smile. "And I'm Nora Valkyrie, Ren's partner and girlfriend!" Ren couldn't help but smile at her introduction. "Really, your Jaune's teammates?", "And friends!" Nora strikes a pose which makes Jade smile even wider. She grabs her hand "You have to tell me everything about my brother during his stay at Beacon". Max smiles when he sees Jade asking. He looks at his watch and sees that he has to go back for Jaune. "We have to leave now" he looks at Ren and Nora "You two are coming with us". He reaches for one of Nora's bags, but he starts to cough uncontrollably. He covers his mouth with his hand.

The coughing got worse which got many on goers to look at them. Once done he looks at his hand and sees blood stains. He pulls out a handkerchief and wipes it away. And trying to hide it from the rest. "Sorry about that", "Are you feeling okay?" Timmy is the one to ask. "Yes I'm fine" he straightens himself "Are you sure about that Master Jones?". "Alfred!" Jade shouts. "Look Renny a real life butler!" She points at Alfred who chuckles a little. "And by your hyper behavior and the calm gentleman beside you. Your Master Jaune's friends". "How do you know that?!" Alfred just keeps chuckling by Nora's behavior. "Master Jaune has spoken of you two very fondly" hearing that brought joy to their hearts. He then turns to Timmy and Lizzie "And you most be Timothy". "Y-yes" he always feels shy in front of new people. "Master Jaune has also spoken of you and your girlfriend" Timmy looks at Lizzie who is covering her face with Pete. Timmy follows suit too with his ears. This brought a heartwarming laugh from Max and Alfred. Nora couldn't help but squeal by how adorable they look. Winter feels the same way as Nora.

Alfred turns to Winter "And Miss.Schnee, thank you for accompanying them". He bows and Winter returns the formalities "Think none of it". Max's scroll rings, he picks up and it's Amethyst telling him that Jaune well be there for a while. "Is it Jaune?" Jade asks "No it's your sister, she says that we can start heading home". "But what about Jaune?" you can hear the sadness present in her voice. Max couldn't help but feel bad for her. And he honestly doesn't know what to do, but thankfully Alfred is there. "Jade" he kneels down and looks into Jade's eyes. "Jaune told me to give you this when I saw you" he grabs her hand and gives her a Pete the Rabbit key chain. It's losing its color and has some scratches. And one of the ears is gone. She looks at it and tear up from joy. She holds it with both hands "He brought it back". Max looks at it and recognizes it "how did it get here" he turns to Alfred who has a gentle smile. "Well then, I will take our guests to the hotel. And you Master Jones will take Nora, Ren and Jade back to the beach mansion" they go their separate ways after that.

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He opens his eyes to see his ceiling with the fan on. He sits up and looks around to see his old room. "It's been a long time hasn't it, Jaune?" He turns to see the shadowy figure right beside him. "Not long enough" he says while getting off the bed and making his way to the door. "I wouldn't go out there Jaune" he stops himself from opening the door. "He's loose again, and this time" Jaune glances at him. "It might just kill you", "I don't care" Jaune tells him before opening the door. And walking out to be in a hallway. He looks both sides and makes his way to find one of them. As he's walking through the hall, he hears something walking behind him. But he recognizes the sound of wet feet on the wooden floor. "Hey Jaune" a child's voice said in a trembling way. He turns to see his younger self with freshly cuts that are slowly spilling blood. "Are you here cause of him again?" Jaune kneels down and looks at his eyes. So dull of life, love and happiness. "Maybe", "Then you can go back, Johnny and Violet helped to put him back" Miles tells him. The Shadowy figure comes out of Jaune's room "Or did you come here for something else?".

"Yes, I came to talk to you all" Jaune tells them. He walks pass Miles, who then starts following him. They walked by so many photos that hang on the wall. Each one is of his family and him. But his face is cut or scratched out. "Are you mad at us?" Jaune just ignores his question. Which makes his younger counterpart stop completely. "Do you really hate me that much?", "No...but it's hard to see you like that". He takes a left turn to see someone that makes Miles stop "Wait your not going to see him?!". He doesn't even move to follow Jaune into the darkest part of the mansion. He walks in a hallway that has the walls with cuts everywhere and dried blood stains on the walls and floor. He stops in front of a iron door that has two iron bars in a small window. He gets close enough till a hand appears, stretching towards him. But Jaune just backs up and sees the hand. The hand has many large, small cuts, and the arm is no exception. "Come now Jaune, all I want is to feel your face~" the hand goes back into the darkness.

Taking its place between the bars, is a sinister face. Riddled with scars and long blonde hair, but the most notable thing is his red eyes. "I missed you~" he pouts, but Jaune just keeps glaring. Instantly the pouting is gone and a twisted smile takes its place. "Someone's angry" he says playfully. "I thought Johnny was the silent angry one" he then puts his hand under his chin. In a thinking pose "But come to think of it, me and him are actually you aren't we?", "I'm nothing like you". And just like his appearance, he releases a sinister laugh. "Really now, how about when you tased Cardin's balls. Or when you nearly split that guys head wide open with that broken pipe" he leans farther out. "We could have done it you know. Split it with one FUCKING SWING!!!" all that rage disappears instantly. "*sigh* but Johnny had to come and ruin our little fun didn't he" Jaune lets his anger slip. "Just like when he nearly stopped us from showing Joan our fun games. Or let us take Jinx's breath awa-" Jaune shoves his hands inside the window as best as he can.

And grips his neck as hard as he can "You don't get to say her name!". "Jaune!" he feels something wrapping around his waist. "Let him go, your better then him" he doesn't care. "Don't *grunt* listen to him *Choke* just go with the flow", "Shut it Fear, he's hurting you!". "LET HIM!" Jaune is blinded by rage. But he hears something that puts his anger frenzy into a holt. "Gotcha~" Fear backs up and grabs Jaune's wrists and pulls him in. He goes through the iron door, leaving Miles behind. Jaune is seen falling into darkness. He turns over to see the ground getting closer. Before Jaune can say anything, he hits the ground. Getting up and dusting himself, he looks around to see trees.

Si he walks through this dark forest that's misty. "Where the fuck are you!" he looks around. "Why don't you come out and fight me!" then something passes right by. He looks and sees a figure running "YOU FUCKING COWARD!". He then starts to chase after him. Till he sees something that made him stop in his tracks. "What are you going to do if I don't go" Jaune stares at Jay and his younger self. Johnny pulls the revolver out from his back and points it at Jay. Who raises his hands up "Well you look at that, Johnny thinks he can just blow my fucking brains out". Johnny looks at Larry and Bill moving, so he aims at them. "Nobody fucking moves" Jay sees a opening and tackles Johnny to the ground. But Johnny just throws him off and tries to get up. But he's jumped by Jay's goons. But by his freakishly strength, it doesn't take that long for him to throw them off him. *BANG* he falls on his right knee. He grabs his right arm and pulls back to see blood on his hand.

He looks at Jay who managed to grab the revolver when he dropped it. And now he shot him in his right arm. He aims it to his face. "Bye freak" he cocks it and was about to kill him. But when he pulls the trigger nothing happens "What the fuck!". Johnny rushes him and couldn't help but throw him to a tree. When he hit the tree, Johnny slams into him and starts to beat the life out of him. He knows Jay doesn't have any aura like his father and brother. So he can feel every bone break from every punch he delivered. "Let him go!" he hears Larry yell for him to stop. He stops which causes Jay to fall on the ground. He turns to see him holding the empty gun. Shakily pointing it towards him "Shoot him!" Bill screams to him while getting up. Larry cocks the gun but the look he has. Shows the fear, fear of taking someone's life.

But he never got to pull that trigger. Because their anger, fear brought a pack of Beowolfs to them. As one leaps at Larry and takes him to the ground. And starts to bite his neck and sever his head from his body. Bill is the next one to get attacked from behind. Johnny witnesses how it drags him back into the bushes. Hearing him crying for someone to save him. And then hearing his voice stop and being replaced by bone snapping and flesh tearing. And when he sees one going to Leo who is still unconscious. Something snaps inside him and he runs to save him. Jaune can't see this anymore, so he turns around and walks away. "It's so sad isn't Jaune" he can hear Fear's voice echo through the forest. "All you were doing was defending yourself" a chain tightens around his ankle. "But it got worse" he falls on his back, and then dragged away. He slams into a tree that he recognizes.

He struggles to stand up when he sees himself before going to his tour. Standing right in front of Elisabeth who has a letter in hand. Jaune takes a step closer but she takes one back. Her action hurts his feelings "Don't get near me, please". "Elisabeth please let me explain", "Explain what Jaune?, that you couldn't handle that I was seeing Larry" he was surprised by this information. "I didn't know-", "It doesn't matter does it... not anymore" her grip on the letter tightens. "He's gone now... the only person who didn't think I was crazy. For believing in angels" she looks around. He knows she's looking for him. "But now I'm alone", "You don't have to, you can come with me. I'm leaving Ansel for a while and I was hoping", "No Jaune.. I'm not going with you. And I think you should stay away from me" she starts to tear the letter up. And letting it fall to the ground "Goodbye... Jaune" she turns around to leave. They disappear, leaving Jaune to walk towards the remains of the letter he wrote for her. Music starts to play but Jaune doesn't pay it no mind. He kneels down to grab the remains of his last hope of a connection with Elisabeth.

Just as he was reaching for the last one. The music changes, he looks around but doesn't see anyone. "Nightmare"a hand comes out from the ground and grabs his wrist. "Nightmare! (Now your nightmare comes to life)" he is being pulled to the ground. "Dragged ya down below. Down to the devil's show. To be his guest forever (Peace of mind is less than never)" he eventually goes through and falls on the floor. He recognizes the hallway "N-no" he stands up as fast as he can. "Hate to twist your mind. But God ain't on your side. An old acquaintance severed (Burn the world your last endeavor) Flesh is burning. You can smell it in the air 'Cause men like you have. Such an easy soul to steal (steal)" he starts to run around the hallways to find a way out. "So stand in line while. They ink numbers in your head. You're now a slave, Until the end of time here" as he's passing a door that is open. A foot comes out to trip him. Which he falls for and lands on his stomach.

"Nothing stops the madness. Turning, haunting, yearning. Pull the trigger" he flips over and sees Larry with the revolver. And his head being held by his other arm. "You should have known. The price of evil, And it hurts to know. That you belong here, yeah" he starts to crawl away on his back but he pumps into something. He looks up to see Bill standing over him. His face and body torn to pieces, with blood dripping on him. "Ooh, it's your fuckin' nightmare" two arms come out from his sides and pull him in farther to hell. "(While your nightmare comes to life)" Jaune pushes himself of the ground once he lands and sees he's in the room he was tortured. "Can't wake up in sweat 'Cause it ain't over yet. Still dancing with your demons" Kane appears with his two partners. Each one with a torture tool that was used on him. "(Victim of your own creation)", "Let me out!" he backs up on a wall and sees them getting closer. "Beyond the will to fight. Where all that's wrong is right. Where hate don't need a reason" he falls to the ground. When his hand lands on something "(Loathing self-assassination)". He sees the gun he was going to use that day.

"You've been lied to. Just to rape you of your sight. And now they have the nerve. To tell you how to feel (feel)" he opens his mouth and puts the barrel inside his mouth. But before he could pull the trigger. He closes his eyes and when he opens them. He's strapped on a surgical table and sees doctors with masks. "So sedated as they. Medicate your brain. And while you slowly. Go insane they tell ya" one of them lowers his mask and shows to be Jay "Given with the best intentions. Help you with your complications" he pulls out a saw. "You should have known, The price of evil. And it hurts to know. That you belong here, yeah", "NNNOOO!" he releases himself and grabs the saw and fights for it. "No one to call" he manages to take it "Everybody to fear" he swings it around to scare the others away from him. "Your tragic fate is looking so clear, yeah" he gets up and one of the doctors comes forward but Jaune swings it at him. Cutting his throat in the process. When he backs away he holds his wound and falls to the ground. "Ooh, it's your fuckin' nightmare" one of the doctors goes to the dying doctor and removes the mask. And that's when it reveals to be Leo who's chocking on his own blood.

He drops the saw and looks at his hands to see the blood from him. Eventually he's tackled by Jay, and Jaune doesn't know but instead of throwing him off. He reaches for his neck and snaps it, and throws him to the side. He gets up and grabs the plate with surgical equipment. He can feel the madness taking over. So he grabs the scalper and turns around and looks at the remaining doctors. "Fight (fight), Not to fail (fail), Not to fall (fall). Or you'll end up like the others" one of them rushes him and Jaune just stabs him in the forehead repeatedly. "Die (die), Die again (die), Drenched in sin (sin). With no respect for another" before the other one can move. Jaune throws it at him and gets him in the chest. As he looks at the scalper sticking out from his chest, he doesn't see Jaune marching towards him and kicking it farther in. "Down (down), Feel the fire (fire), Feel the hate (hate). Your pain is what we desire" he falls down and the last doctor who is with Leo, runs to attack Jaune. But he doesn't expect for him to turn around and sucker punch him as hard as he can. Ripping off his jaw with one hit, causing it to hit the wall. "Lost (lost), Hit the wall (wall), Watch you crawl (crawl). Such a replaceable liar" Jaune seeing his tongue moving uncontrollably.

"And I know you hear their voices" he grabs it and pulls on it. "Calling from above" ripping it off and laughing in the process. "And I know they may seem real" the blood splattering all over his face. "These signals of love" looking into the doctor's green eyes while doing it. "But our life's made up of choices" for the last pull he grabs the top of his head and pushes it and pulls at the same time. "Some without appeal" and that's when he sees the hat fall off. "They took for granted your soul. And it's ours now to steal" revealing long red hair. "(As your nightmare comes to life)", "Pyrrha?" He looks at the tongue still in his hand. "You should have known, The price of evil. And it hurts to know. That you belong here, yeah" he drops it and feels someone wrapping his arms around him. "No one to call, Everybody to fear. Your tragic fate is looking so clear, yeah" he sings next to his ear. "Ooh, it's your fuckin' nightmare". He feels Fear's hands going to his head.

"NO!" the whole room lights up in this blue light. Causing Fear to let go of Jaune and backing away. Jaune looks up to see Miles flying towards him. His wounds healed and his clothes are normal. A baby blue hoodie with a grey bunny on his chest. And brown pants with white shoes and long socks. He managed to grab him by his shoulder, lifting him up. Eventually Miles takes him to the exit. Both landing on the floor outside of Fear's cage. "So close" Fear says, before sticking his face out from between the bars. "You almost let him out" Jaune looks at Miles. Whose expression is of a tired/fear. Fear focuses on him "Did you have to heal, I really liked the scars I made with you~". Jaune stands up and moves between Fear and Miles, covering him in a protective manner. "Don't give him hope Jaune. Cause once I'm out, I'll kill you. You little brat!". "We should go" he pulls Jaune's hoodie to leave.

"Don't ignore me brat!, once I get out of here. I'll gut you, that's a D'Arc's promise!". "Co-come o-on" Miles pulls harder, but Jaune wouldn't move. "And once I'm done killing you and the rest of these fuckers. I'm going to show everyone our fun pain we went through". He backs away "and there's not going to be any interruptions. From you or that fucking idiot". "Let's go!" Miles gives up on pulling and leaves. Jaune looks at the door one last time and decides to leave.

After walking out of that hallway, he goes to a door that is golden. And Miles and the shadowy figure are next to him. "Can't we just call him?", "Sadly no, we have to go in and get him" Jaune tells them. He opens it and is met by a faceless security guards. "I'm here to see Violet" he tells them and they open a second golden door. They walk inside to reveal a fancy club that's packed by many people he recognizes from his life. They go to the bar where Jaune helps Miles up to a stool. They turn to the stage where Jaunes dressed in white suits are getting ready to perform.

Music starts and many of the people turn to see them line up. "Everybody, Rock your body, Everybody, Rock your body right" Jaunes move to the sides to reveal Violet standing there "Violet's back alright" he walks forward with the rest of the Jaunes following behind him. "Oh my God I'm back again. Brothers, sisters, everybody sing" he starts to dance with the other fake Jaunes. "I'm gonna bring the flavor show you how. I've gotta question for ya. Better answer now" he sang and then notices the shadowy figure , Miles sitting at the bar. But what got his attention is the real Jaune is with them. "Am I original? (yeah)" he looks at Jaune and couldn't help but give him this smug smile. "Am I the only one? (yeah)" he winks at him and then looks at the table with team RWBY. "Am I sexual? (yeah)" he thrusts his hips towards the crowd. Some of the females start to shout his name. "Am I everything you need? You better rock you body now. Everybody, Rock your body, Everybody, Rock your body right. Violet's back alright, alright" he jumps on the table that is in front of him. He starts to hop table to table towards them.

He stops on a table and looks around at the crowd once more. "Now throw your hands up in the air. And wave 'em around like you just don't care. If you wanna party let me hear you yell" he places his hand to his ear and leans towards them. "'Cause I've got it goin' on again. Am I original? (yeah), Am I the only one? (yeah). Am I sexual? (yeah)" he rips his shirt open that makes everyone to lose it. "Am I everything you need? You better rock you body now" Jaune's getting annoyed by this display, so he starts to drink. While the Shadow starts to cover Miles's eyes. "Everybody, Rock your body, Everybody, Rock your body right. Violet's back alright, alright" the fake Jaunes keep performing while Violet starts to move towards the bar. But he's stopped by fans and some very questionable girls Jaune knows. Wearing very revealing clothing. "Everybody, Rock your body, Everybody, Rock your body right, Violet's back alright" eventually Violet finishes with them and walks towards them. But not before slapping Blake's ass, earning him a moan from her. "Everybody, Rock your body, Everybody,Rock your body right" he's standing next to them and raises his hands up and fireworks goes off on stage "Violet's back alright".

He keeps his hands up, waiting for his guests to applaud but nothing happens. "Are you done?" Jaune is the one to ask. "Are you serious right now, I gave you a performance of a life time...and all I get is 'Are you done?' " he drops his hands and just rolls his eyes. And crosses his arms "What do you want?". "I came to get you and go over to the basement-", "You mean the prison for Johnny" Miles says. Violet doesn't like the idea but he knows Jaune won't take no for an answer.

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Everyone keeps on looking at the beach mansion with amazement. "Jaune-Jaune lives here!" Nora asks Max, who's driving while Nora and Jade are in the back. With Ren sitting in the passenger seat. "Yes and no, this is Oro's beach mansion. And Jaune's house is a ranch outside the city". Once they get to the gates and Max speaks through the speaker. They start to go into the garage. They see some of Oro's cars that he owns. Once he parks and helps Nora and Ren with their bags. They go inside, where some servants help them to take their things to a guest room. Nora couldn't stop and look at all the furniture. "Those look expensive" Ren nods at that claim. "Yes they are" they turn to the stairs to see Oro walking towards them with a heartwarming smile. "You two must be my grandson's teammates" he reaches the bottom. "Oro D'Arc, at your service" he bows. "Your Jaune-Jaune's Grandpa!", "Nora" Ren says in a whisper. Hoping for her to simmer down. But Oro laughs "I like this one, she has energy!". He looks at Jade who starts to shift uncomfortable.

Oro then gets serious "Jade, your teacher called". Nora and Ren turn to her. "Mr-" Max is silenced by Oro raising his hand. "I don't want to hear from you. I want to hear from her what really happened". Jade looks into his eyes "Sonia and her friends started to say things about Jaun-". "I've heard enough" he stops her and goes to pick her up. "But-", "It's alright Jade, I understand now...and I want you to know that I'm proud of you for sticking up for your brother" Nora couldn't help but feel happy. To see Oro holding Jade and comforting her. "Now then, we have dinner waiting for us. And Silver made your favorite desert, Strawberry cheese cake" that seem to ignite her smile. He looks at his guests "Come now, Silver placed two more plates. And I want to hear all about my grandson's first day in Beacon" they all go to the dining room. All the D'Arc family, Beacon students and Professor Port are there. All seated at their seats, Nora keeps looking at everyone.

"Miss.Valkyrie and Mr.Ren, why may I ask are you two doing here?" Peter asks his students. "I invited them of course" Oro tells him. Two maids pulled out two chairs for them right Next to Coco. After they introduced themselves to the rest of the family. They started eating and talking. Many of the questions were about Jaune's stay at Beacon. "So my grandson is team leader" Oro is happy to hear that. "You bet, he's our fearless leader!" she happily shouts with her fork held high. "Speaking of which, where is Jaune?. We need to talk to him" Ren asks them. "I don't know" Jonathan says as he looks at his wife who shakes her head. "He's with Dr.Smith right now" Amethyst tells them. Max turns to her "I thought we weren't going to tell them that". "Why didn't he tell us?" Joan is the one to ask. "Is everything alright?" Peter asks Oro, who just keeps eating. "Everything is fine-", "No it's not fine!" Jamie shouts at him. "You could have told us" Jane looks at Amethyst. "I wanted to, but grandpa wanted me to stay quiet about it", "Amethyst calm down" Max grabs her hand.

She looks into his eyes and she feels trapped by all this secrecy. She couldn't handle it, lying about Jaune's mental health and Max's own health. And seeing everyone in the room with their eyes on her. She hates all this attention, so she just shoots right up and runs out the dining room. Max chases after her. Leaving everyone staring at their disappearing figures. Jonathan wants to go check on her. But Jasmine holds him by his hand. "Don't" he takes his seat and looks at his youngest daughters, not including Jade. Glaring at Oro who finishes his meal and holds out his plate. For one of the maids to take it to the kitchen to get clean. "Father?" Oro sighs and leans back on his chair. "Yes son?", "What have you been keeping from us?" Oro turns to his guests. "If you would please give us the room. I need to tell my family about a personal matter" Peter nods. "No way, if it involves our fearless leader then we're staying" Nora says. Oro looks at her and then at her partner who doesn't budge. "Fine you two may stay" he looks at team CFVY who didn't move. Seeing Velvet's challenging gaze telling him she will not leave. And Coco and the rest backing her up. "I think Velvet has a right to know too" Jasmine says.

Oro just gives up "Fine, but this doesn't leave this room". But he did look at Jade who wanted to stay. "Chris could you take The little ones please" that doesn't set well with her. But once she sees her father and mother giving her the look. She caves in and follows Chris out. Once he's sure they were far enough to continue this conversation. "I don't know if you know who Danny Dex is?" he waits for someone to respond. "Is he the criminal who was captured on Saturday?" Yatsu is the one to say. "Yes he is", "Why does this have to d-" Jonathan stops when he finally makes the connections. Oro notices his expression and shakes his head "It's not that". "What was not reported by his capture is the state he was found...he was beaten to an inch of his life. He was nearly unrecognizable if not for his tattoos. All they found was a shattered knife and a busted pipe... and a broken scroll... that belongs to Jaune". With that said, everyone who doesn't know of Jaune's past. Are confused, they know that Jaune's not the best in combat class. But his family knows what happened after witnessing his past aggressions.

Oro looks at Peter who actually knows what he's leading them to believe. After being thrown around by his student whose had the worst combat scores in Beacon history. "Are you saying that Mr.D'Arc was responsible for Danny's capture" all he gets is a nod. "Jaune-Jaune wouldn't do that. He wouldn't go that far!" Nora defends her leader. "I take it that Jaune hasn't told you his past here" Jonathan asks. "No" Ren is the one to answer him. Terra looks at her wife who's gripping her arm. Remembering when Jaune nearly killed that kidnapper who tried to take her for ransom. And her trying to talk down the sheriff from arresting Jaune on the spot. "What's wrong?" Terra puts her hand on her's. "Then I think Jaune should be the one to tell you about it. But once I got a call from Amethyst about this matter. I told her to keep quiet about it and that I would bribe the VPD to keep this a secret. So I spoke to her and told her to make a appointment for Jaune with Dr.Smith for the whole week".

"It's wrong what you did. Family is supposed to help one another. Not keep secrets from each other" Joan is the one to say. Oro looks at his granddaughter's eyes "And what would you have done then. Because I'm sorry to say this but your weak and there's nothing you could have done to protect him" for just a second. Peter and Jonathan see Oro's pupils turn into slits. "We could have talked to him but as always. You try to keep us in the dark!" She yells at him. "Because I'm trying to protect him!" he puts his hands on the table. "Protect him from what?, all your doing is covering for him!" she does the same as him. Jonathan sees his father's nails grow and sharpen. "And don't think I don't know that you knew where he was those days he disappeared!" he starts to grow his fangs. "But oh no, let Jaune have all the freedom he wants and spend his fucking sweet time in Vacuo while we're worried for him!" that was the last straw. Oro stands up and that's when everyone notices he grew a little bit more. He looks down at Joan who doesn't realize the changes, cause of her own rage. "You have no right to talk to me you spoil brat!" Coco didn't care.

She was about to defend Joan, but she feels Velvet grab her. She turns to see Velvet frighten by Oro. She looks at Fox and sees the same thing. "You don't get to say anything after not saying anything about you catching him cutting himself!" the news of that makes Jaune's friends even more concerned. Joan couldn't handle what she heard. She stands up and leaves with tears. Coco looks at her and then glares at Oro who looks around. "SILVER GET THE LIMOUSINE READY!". Jasmine didn't like what was going on but Jonathan holds her down. She looks at him and sees fear in his eyes. "I will be staying at the hotel's penthouse. Don't contact me for the rest of the day" and that's when he leaves. Coco is about to get up and go check on Joan. "Nobody moves!" Jonathan screams out with a shaky voice. "The hell with that" Coco didn't care. "Miss.Adel seat down right now!" Peter shouts at his student. This seem to do the job. In all her time at Beacon, she and her team have never seen Professor Port yell at a student before.

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Jaune and the rest of them came to a door that leads to the basement. Where Johnny is locked up. The door is filled with stickers that read. Do not open or don't let him out. Jaune reaches for the door but it starts to shake like someone is pounding on it, on the other side. He recoils back and Violet just rolls his eyes. He pushes right through them and grabs the doorknob "Let's get this over with". He opens it and goes first. Jaune turns to the rest and gets shrugs from them. Jaune starts to go in and notices the stairs that lead down to the basement. The farther he goes, music can be heard. When they reach the bottom they see people cheering to the band that's on stage. The first thing to notice is that everyone there is a person that Jaune has met in Vacuo. And the band on stage are just Johnny and the rest are Jaunes with different clothing. Violet found a dirty wooden table at the back. Which he takes a seat at, waiting for the rest to join him. Johnny notices them and stops playing his guitar. "If it isn't the big man himself" he says to himself.

He leans forward to the mic "This is a special song for the Fuckers in the back!". Everyone turns to them, but they go back to Johnny who starts to play. "Keep you in the dark. You know they all, pretend. Keep you in the dark and so it all, began" he starts to nod with the drummer's beat. He goes back to the mic "Send in your skeletons. Sing as their bones go marching in, again. They need you buried deep. The secrets that you keep are ever ready, are you ready?" He lets go of his guitar, which keeps playing by itself. He pulls off the mic and steps off the stage. Everyone makes room for him to pass through. He starts walking through them while singing. "I'm finished making sense. Done pleading ignorance, that old, defense. Spinning infinity boy the wheel is spinning me. It's never-ending, never-ending, Same old story" he makes it to their table. "What if I say I'm not like the others? What if I say I'm not just another one of your plays You're the pretender" he slams his free hand on the table. Which makes Miles to flinch, while the rest didn't. "What if I say I will never surrender? What if I say I'm not like the others? What if I say I'm not just another one of your plays? You're the pretender" he starts to walk around them. "What if I say that I never surrender?" He kicks Violet's chair, which doesn't go unnoticed by everyone at the table. "In time, or so I'm told, I'm just another soul for sale, oh well" this time he kicks the shadowy figure's chair.

"The page is out of print. We are not permanent. We're temporary, temporary, Same old story" then Miles's chair too, causing him to crawl up into a ball. "What if I say I'm not like the others? What if I say I'm not just another one of your plays You're the pretender. What if I say I will never surrender? What if I say I'm not like the others What if I say I'm not just another one of your plays? You're the pretender. What if I say I will never surrender?" He stands behind Jaune and leans down to whisper in his ear. "I'm the voice inside your head you refuse to hear" Jaune's hands start to shake. "I'm the face that you have to face mirrorin' your stare. I'm what's left; I'm what's right; I'm the enemy. I'm the hand that'll take you down and bring you to your knees" he takes out a gun that makes Jaune to hold his breath. "So, who are you?" He points at Miles "Yeah, who are you?" Then at Violet "Yeah, who are you?" The shadowy figure "Yeah, who are you?" And finally he puts the barrel to the side of Jaune's head. Keeping the gun there for a while "Keep you in the dark. You know they all pretend" he looks over at the rest of them. "What if I say I'm not like the others?" Then the gun disappears.

Johnny then slowly walks around the table again "What if I say I'm not just another one of your plays? You're the pretender. What if I say I will never surrender? What if I say I'm not like the others? What if I say I'm not just another one of your plays? You're the pretender, What if I say that I'll never surrender? What if I say I'm not like the others?" One of the Jaunes on the stage starts to sing with the one circling around them "(Keep you in the dark) What if I say I'm not just another one of your plays? (You know they all) You're the pretender (Pretend) What if I say I will never surrender? What if I say I'm not like the others? (Keep you in the dark) What if I say I'm not just another one of your plays? (You know they all) You're the pretender (Pretend) What if I say I will never surrender?". A chair is pulled towards Johnny by a girl who Jaune recognizes "Jinx" he whispers to himself. "So, who are you?" he looks at Miles "Yeah, who are you?". Then looks at the shadowy figure "Yeah, who are you?" then at Violet. He seats down and keeps looking at Jaune. With the girl putting her hands on Johnny's shoulders.

Everyone applauds for him and that's when Johnny snaps his fingers and everyone disappears instantly. Only them six alone at the table. "So what brings you four in my prison?" he notices Jaune's eyes never leaving Jinx. that used to meet his every morning at Vacuo. Her mischievous smile that tells you everything you were getting into. "What's wrong Jaune...are you regretting-", "Shut up" Johnny didn't like to be interrupted. "C-can we just talk without fighting... please" Miles pleads. "Yes please, I want to leave this dump", "Oh I'm sorry your highness. Didn't know you have somewhere better to be". Johnny tells him mockingly, while flipping him off. Causing Violet to stand up "That's it, I'm going back to my room" he starts walking away. "Good!, cause this meeting is for only real Jaunes. Not a fake with long pussy hair that's stuck in its period!" those words make him stop. "You want to say that again" Violet turns back. "You fucking heard me, bitch", "Guys stop!" Miles hates it when they fight.

But Johnny stands up which makes Jinx disappear and Violet starts to go back. His body shining golden, getting ready for a fight. But Jaune grabs him by his wrist before he can reach him "That's enough, I want to get this over with". Johnny takes his seat "Fine, but just cause I want the freak and ginger gone". The Shadowy figure remains still but Violet pulls his wrist away from Jaune. "I'm done here, I'm going back to my room" this time Jaune didn't argue. He let him go, cause he wants to get this over with. Once he hears the door close behind them. Johnny looks at the shadow "Don't you have somewhere to be?". But he doesn't answer "Alright then" Johnny snaps his fingers again. And the Shadowy Figure disappears. "What did you do?" Miles asks "I just kicked him out. I can do anything here but leave". He looks at Jaune "Only when I'm needed". He leans back and Jinx appears again and starts to massage his shoulders. "Like a fucking weapon that gets put away", "Maybe if you weren't the reason for all-". He points at him "Don't you dare put the blame on me!. I wasn't the one who wanted to kill-", "Enough!" Miles shouts for them to stop.

Johnny turns to him and makes him disappear like the shadowy figure. "I will not be interrupted!" he glares at Jaune. "Me and Fear being locked up is fine by me. But I will not be disrespected in my prison". Jaune looks around at the empty chairs "It took me time to bring them here". Johnny gets comfortable again and pulls out a cigarette from his pocket. And Jinx pulls out a lighter. She lights it, Johnny starts to smoke without a care in the world. "And you wasted your time and mine with this visit" he blows smoke towards him. But he didn't get the reaction he was looking for when Jaune just ignores it. "Fine, why don't you tell me what you want to say" Johnny puts out the cigarette. Jaune leans on the table and his glare somehow intensifies even more. "I want you and Fear to stay in your fucking rooms. And I wanted to tell the rest too. But of course you ruin everything-" he gets interrupted by Johnny slamming his fist on the table. "You know what Jaune, go fuck yourself. Your the one who lets us affect you emotionally" he crosses his arms. "Miles is your scared little self while me. I'm your strength and pride but you rather have me locked up in this shit hole" he can feel his anger rising. "And locking me up here is the reason nobody at Beacon takes you serious. You spineless piece of shit. You let that fucker Cardin beat you and worse of all".

Johnny starts to shake from the rage. Jinx eventually let's go and disappears for the last time. "You let him take advantage of Velvet for so long while you bitch and moan about your stupid love life!". He sees his hands turning into fists "If it was love you wanted, we could have stayed with Jinx in that hell that we belonged to!". His knuckles turn white "But no you had to go and become a fucking Huntsman. Well guess what Jaune, without me you just became a soft little bitch that rather ignore all that fighting skills that we trained with our grandfather". He starts to shake "But no, mister I want to keep the family legacy alive. Wants to use a freaking sword which we don't have any idea how to use. And the only person who can teach us is banging a asshole she only-", "That's enough!" Jaune finally had enough. He stands up "I don't need to take your crap!" he turns around and walks towards the door. He can feel Jaune's anger leaving.

"Fine then go, run like a bitch with it's tail between his legs. No wonder Pyrrha gave up on your dumb ass" Jaune stops and turns back to him. "Did I touch a nerve... coward" he can feel his anger rising again. "Your pathetic honestly, always running away from your problems. Never taking responsibility for your actions" he sees Jaune's hands balling into fists. "Like when you got Jay and his buddies killed by your weakness. All you did was hide behind dear old Gramp's castle" his fists are shaking. "And the way you ranted at that white fang members at Patch about killing and hurting people. And about how the family of their victims are left broken" Johnny puts both hands on the table. "Tell me Jaune, have you spoken or seen Jay's father or brother?" he leans with this sinister smile. "Elisabeth is right, your no good to Jad-" Jaune had enough and grabs the table and throws it to the side. Johnny stands up and with that sinister smile never vanishing.

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Mira can be seen holding Lizzie's hand while walking to the hallway inside the rising sun hotel. "I am amazed of how big this place is" she tells Lizzie, who nods. They keep walking till they made it to their room. Which feels more like an apartment in their opinion. Inside is Timmy playing his ukulele and wearing a baby blue onesie with a bunny (just like Jaune's ;). Mira's confused to see him wearing that "Timmy, where did you get that?". He stops playing and turns to her "A lady came with a box and said that it's for us". He hops off the couch and goes beside it and carries out a box. He puts it down and pulls out a pink onesie with a brown bunny. "This one is for Lizzie" and he reaches for another one. And pulls out a bigger one that is white and has the golden deer. "And this one is for you" she walks to it and Lizzie pulls her hand from her's. She grabs her onesie and runs to the bathroom to change. Mira grabs her's and can feel how soft the fabric is. "It feels good doesn't it?, mother Mira" Timmy says with a smile. She can't help but chuckle by how adorable he looks.

"Yes it does" Lizzie came back wearing her new pajamas. She stands next to Timmy with Pete still in her hand. "Well then, I should go put this on" she walks to the bathroom. Just as she goes inside, does Winter return. Timmy goes through the box again and pulls out another white onesie with the Schnee logo. And presents it with the biggest smile.

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Jaune and Johnny can be seen laying on the floor surrounded by broken chairs, tables and shattered glass. They both are bruised with cuts. Johnny sits up and looks at Jaune trying to catch his breath. "Your pathetic" he starts standing up and limping towards him "Your quick to blame me or Fear about your anger" he stops next to him. "You lock me up just like him. Cause you hate seeing the real you" he reaches for him. Once he has a hold of his hoodie he pulls him up. "Well guess what Jaune, without me. You would have died that day with them" their eyes glare at each other. "But I pulled through for you and Leo. I was your stubbornness that kept you from dying that day". Jaune starts to feel something that makes him flicker. Johnny notices this and drops him to the floor "It seems that our little discussion is ending here. But just remember Jaune, stop blaming me for your fuck ups. And take responsibility for your actions. And you might want to tell everyone what really happened that day. Starting with the person who lost more then anyone else that day".

Jaune wakes up and looks around to find Smith reading a book. He starts to get up, alerting Smith of his presence. "I see your back, how was it?", "I saw them and it went poorly" Jaune stands up. "How much do I owe you?", "Nothing, your sister already paid for your week's sessions" Jaune gives him a weak nod. "Which I'm prescribing you these meds that you'll take at night before you go to sleep" he hands him the bottle. He takes them and stuffs them inside his hoodie. "Do you wish for me to call your sister to come and pick you up?" Jaune thinks about it. But he shakes his head "No, I have something I need to do before I head home". "Understood, have a nice night Mr.D'Arc", "Thank you" he walks out of the office and makes his way to the street. He pulls up his hood and keeps replying his time with Johnny and Fear. Seeing all of that in Fear's room. And hearing everything Johnny told him about not taking responsibility for his actions. "I should do something" he looks to his left and then right. And he comes to a decision that might get him hurt.

So he starts walking farther in the city till he makes it to a familiar bar he feared to walk into, but he had to. He slowly reaches for the doorknob and eventually gets the courage to go inside. Once he opens the door and walks in and sees few people there. He walks to the bar and takes a seat and waits for the bartender. Eventually he comes over and leans on the bar "What will you be having?". "A bottle of whiskey please" the bartender recognizes that voice. "Johnny?" he then reaches for the rim of the hood and raises it enough to throw back and reveals Jaune's face. "So you are back" a hatful tone is heard from him. Jaune looks at the person and sees someone who he tried to avoid since that fateful day. Jay's father, Barrett Miller. A behemoth of a man and a retired huntsman. He reaches for Jaune and pulls him over the bar by his hoodie. "YOU HAVE THE GUTS TO SHOW YOUR FACE HERE!" he slams Jaune on the bar and leans closer to his face. "Murderer" his voice holds so much venom. "I'm sorry" Jaune whimpers. "I didn't want Ja-" a giant fist slams into his face to silence him. "YOU DON'T GET TO SAY HIS NAME!" he keeps hitting him. Jaune never once even tried to put up a fight. Eventually Barrett stops and sees his handy work. he drags him across the bar. Pushing many drinks from customers to the floor and shattering glass.

Once he gets to the edge of the bar, he throws Jaune to the wall. The impact on the wall leaves spiderwebs of cracks. He falls onto the floor on his side, making the side of his head hit the wooden floor. He slowly rolls over and tries to sit up but he's met with a boot to the face. Making him hit the floor with his head again. "GET UP!" he tries again but he's met with the same result. But this time he places his foot on his face "Barrett stop, your killing him!" he turns to see one of his regulars getting up from his seat at a table. "I'm doing what's right!" He moves his foot and sees Jaune's busted lip and busted nose that's leaking blood. "This piece of shit killed my youngest son!" he puts his foot back on and adds more pressure on it. But Jaune doesn't even flinch. He keeps thinking about that day with Jay and his friends dying. "He dragged my son and some of his friends out in the woods to DIE!" he moves his foot and stomps on Jaune's chest. "He didn't pay for what he did!" he stomps him again. "AND I NEVER GOT TO BURY HIS BODY!" he does it again. Just as he was about to stomp on him again. The customer runs to him and tries to pull him away "STOP!" but he doesn't budge "Call the police!". Barrett pushes the customer away.

But before he could go back to beating Jaune farther. The door opens up to reveal two officers with their weapons out. "Everyone freeze!" Jaune turns and sees Hans, Jay's older brother.


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