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Chapter 6: The Opposition
Jaune cracked open his eyes to see a white ceiling "where am I". Pulling himself into a sitting position so he could have a better look around, jaune saw a few nurse's walking about. "Jaune" pyrrha ran over to his bedside "are you ok, do you need me to go get the nurse"? Jaune let out a tired yawn "naw I'm just a little tired".
Jaune pushed off the bed and on to his feet "how long was I out for"? Pyrrha had to think about it which meant longer than jaune would have liked "about two days" she finally answered. Yeah that really wasn't good but there was two things he needed to know first "how's the girl we saved" pyrrha pointed across the infirmary to a bed that held said girl "she still hasn't woke up yet, the doctors think she'll be awake any day now".
A sigh escaped him "Okay has master Alec been here yet"? Pyrrha looked very nervous now "Mr Alec has been here but he's been in a foul mood since we found you" jaune visibly winced. Master Alec has been angry for two days straight, jaune wonder if it was possible to swim back home.
Jaune wanted to see if the girl he saved was alright but the nurses wouldn't let him instead he was told the headmaster would like a word with him. Leonardo lionheart had received the news that jaune had awoken and was up and about so he had the nurses send the children to him. A knock on the door alerted Leo that his two guests arrived "please enter" Leo expected jaune not one of Ozpins most trusted agents.
Qrow closed the door behind him "hey" Leo began to sweat cause jaune would arrive at any moment. "Qrow what brings you all the way here" Qrow shrugged "I'd rather be with my wife and daughter but I have business in the area so I thought I'd drop by". Another knock on the door had Leo turning paler than a piece of paper "expecting someone" Qrow moved to the door and opened it for the two little visitors.
Qrow watched two little kids enter the room "aren't you a little young to be at this school" Qrow asked the little blonde boy who looked really familiar for some reason. Pyrrha quickly hid behind jaune "I was called here by the headmaster" jaune answered easily. Jaune held his hand out to the older man "my names jaune it's nice to meet you mister" Qrow grabbed the young boys hand and shook it "names Qrow good to meet you too kid"
Qrow's mind raced at a hundred miles a minute trying to understand why this boy looked so familiar. He knew he'd never met this kid before but jaune looked just like Nicolas only younger. Qrow watched the boy as he spoke to the headmaster, what they talked about he didn't pay attention to instead Qrow pulled out his scroll and quickly snapped a picture before anyone knew it.
Qrow turned away from the conversation to type into his scroll before sending the photo off. "When she wakes up you'll be the first to know" Leo assured the boy "thank you headmaster, also I was wondering if I could do a little combat practice in the gym"?
Before Leo could answer Qrow cut into the conversation "kid if you want real training how about a light sparring session with me". A strong opponent wanted to face him, jaune couldn't hide the smile that blossomed over his face.
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Over at the Nikos home Malcolm Nikos walked to his private study. Pulling out a small glass cup and placing a tiny ice ball into his glass Malcolm sat in his chair ready to enjoy a quiet day with his favorite brand of whiskey. Malcolm Pulled the bottle of whiskey out of the bottom drawer and poured himself enough for a quick taste when the door to his study opened. "Think you can give me a glass of that"? Alec asked
Malcolm let out a long sigh "what are you doing here Alec" ? Alec had a very serious expression on his face "there's something urgent that I need to speak with you about but first I need a drink". Malcolm moved to the cabinet where he got his glass and made a new one before turning back to Alec "so what did you - before Malcolm could finish Alec placed a blade to Malcolm s neck.
Alec may not have always agreed with Malcolm on somethings but he definitely trusted him more than most. "What are you doing Alec"? Alec reached over into Malcolms pocket and pulled out his scroll "You thought my queen wouldn't notice how you've been sending information to Ozpin".
Alec's finger traced the top of the scroll and the top of the scroll opened slightly revealing a tiny red button. Clicking the red button caused the desk to open up revealing a hidden laptop. "How" Malcolm questioned "your butler was very forthcoming as long as we spared the rest of your family" Malcolm closed his eyes "Salem will fail like always". Alec shoved the the dagger through Malcolms neck ending his life "You should have known this would happen if you betrayed us so why do it when you didn't have any training or aura". Alec received no answer but then again he didn't expect too.
After retrieving the laptop Alec set a fire over Malcolms body and the study before disappearing into mistral.
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Jaune tossed his favorite black hoodie to the ground and pick up his practice sword "ready when you are". Qrow swung his practice sword a few times before settling in a combat stance "ready kid". The fight was on as jaune charged at Qrow who didn't look worried in the slightest.
Jaune started with a thrust which Qrow knocked away before returning with a overhead swing that jaune rolled out of the way from. Jaune knew Qrow had the reach advantage, the speed and overall skills to demolish him but that only made him try hard. Qrow blocked a few quick slashes before jaune overreacted with his swing and Qrow took the opening to kick the kid in the back.
"Your pretty good for someone your age, in fact your better than my niece yang" jaune was already getting tired since Qrow was the only one landing blows on him. Jaune remember his master's lesson on fighting (anything goes in a life or death battle, as long as your the one standing in the end nothing else matters).
Jaune charged once more and when he was close enough he threw his sword at Qrow's face but it was quickly deflected. The feint was so he could aim for the real prize, jaune threw a punch aimed for Qrow's private only for the older man to knock jaune to the ground with the pummel of the practice sword. "Who showed you to fight like that" jaune rolled over on his back before answering Qrow "my master".
"Master always said anything goes in a life or death battle, as long as I'm the last one standing nothing else matters" Qrow couldn't help but agree. "Your master sounds like my uncle" said Qrow "my uncle trained my sister Raven following that philosophy and now she's one of the strongest huntresses on remnant". "Wow really" Qrow nodded to jaune "keep training and maybe next time you might stand a better chance against me" with those parting words Qrow left.
Pyrrha made her way over to jaune "are you ok" jaune smiled up at her "I always feel better after working so hard". Jaune tried to sit up but his muscles wouldn't let him "is training really so fun" pyrrha asked "I have a goal that can only be achieved when I'm strong but I know it'll take time to get there so why not enjoy the ride until I'm ready". "Do you think I can be strong too" jaune nodded "if I can do it I'm sure you can too".
Another one down, on to the next.