Vale is the place I'd like for most of this story to take place mostly because it's been explored more thoroughly then anywhere else.
Jaune had finally arrived after a few days and was desperate for regular food, eating those emergency military rations that were stored away on the bullhead was just disgusting. Besides food, jaune needed a bath so after carefully hiding the bullhead in the Emerald forest he set off to find a stream to clean off in. The forest was a beautiful place but the amount of wild Grimm that appeared was troubling especially when trying to clean up only to be attacked by a beowolf.
Now cleaned up and prepared, jaune took his time navigating through the forest. Killing a few Grimm here and there was easy but the real fun came when he hunted down a wild boar. The food was delicious and that was saying something for having no spices to use on the boar. Nightfall came before he could make it out of the forest so camp was essential, being out like this reminded jaune of the survival exercise his master put the three off them through. The three week survival training consisted of living in the forest filled with Grimm with only the minimum amount of equipment like two swords. Now that he thought about it that really sucked.
The next day jaune arrived at the wall but knew better than to use the front entrance so he'd have to make do with the sewer system. Finding the entrance to the sewer was easy and all he had to do to get in was cut through some metal bars. Jaune couldn't help but think that vale needed a better security system.
Traversing through sewage was not something he would wish on anyone but when it was over he could put it behind him forever. Once jaune made it to the surface the first thing that came to mind was another shower but he didn't have lien to pay for anything. Finding a blacksmith was easy and all he had to do was ask for directions, the man behind the desk was a dick but the lien jaune got for his old weapon was more than enough to make up for it.
Purchasing new clothes and renting a room in a motel allowed jaune to clean up and get rid of his old Atlesian clothing. Now sporting a white t-shirt, black jeans and a maroon hoodie, jaune knew what he had to do, after all what else could he do. Moving through the streets jaune found what he was looking for quite easily, a gangster in a red and black suit.
Jaune tailed the man back to his hideout and was shocked to see it was a night club. Swallowing what pride he had left jaune snuck his way passed security after causing a slight distraction. Asking what customers were there, who was in charge led him to the bar where a tall man with an impressive beard stood. The tall man eyed him for a good minute "I don't serve minors" jaune pulled his hood back "I'm not here for a drink, I was wondering if your little gang was looking for new blood".
The tall man pick up a cup to clean "I'm always in the market for good help but what can a kid like you offer me that I don't already have"? Truthfully jaune didn't have anything of value besides his strength, when a thought came to mind "my semblance is pretty useful" jaune said. The man nodded his head "you got a name kid"? "The names jaune and don't call me kid" the older man held his hand out for jaune to shake "you can call me Junior, everyone else does".
After introductions junior gave jaune the bad news "I'm gonna tell it to you straight kid, I don't use people who've got there auras unlocked". Jaune was shocked at that but junior continued "the good news is I know someone who does but there a little eccentric, if your ok with that I'll call them up". Jaune gave the ok and junior pulled out his scroll to make a call.
Junior placed a call to a unknown number and after a few rings the line was connected "Junior my old friend what's going on"? "I've got someone I need you to look into, you near your computer" the receiver confirmed that he was "good look up a kid named jaune, blonde hair and blue eye's, I'm also sending a picture. The receiver after a few minutes sent a folder filled with information on jaune, granted there wasn't much but it was enough. Sending the file through to another contact known as RT, junior waited for a reply but got a call instead. Junior picked up after the first ring "RT, did you look over the file I sent" RT hummed in confirmation "a kid that old and He's already escaping atlas, sounds like someone I should know.
"I could set up a room for you here if you want to check the kid out first" RT thought about it "treat the kid well, I'll be there shortly". Junior ended the call and rejoined jaune at the bar "he's coming here to meet you but it'll have to be a private meeting so I'll have my girls take you to another room". Junior motioned to two girls who were off to the side, jaune eyes followed juniors to see two girls who were twins. "These are the Malachite sisters Miltia and Melanie, they'll take care of you until RT gets here" junior turned to the twins "keep him in one piece for RT".
The private room jaune was led to was pretty grand despite it being in a night club. A pool table, a mini bar and two couches sat facing each other with a table in the middle. Jaune took a seat on the couch but didn't let his guard down, especially since the two girls accompanying him just stood and watched him like a hawk.
The time spent in the room went by slowly and had jaune nearly falling a sleep. The twins seemed to be discussing something for a few minutes before deciding to sit across from him. Miltia spoke first "you must be special if junior called RT in for you" Melanie quickly followed up "not to mention RT's willingness to meet you already". The question of who RT is was answered by the door when a strange man walked in with a cane "come now ladies, this is what junior offers as hospitality, an interrogation"?
The strange man was followed by a small girl with a parasol and multi color hair of pink and brown. A quick wave of his hand signalled for the Malachites to leave the room which they did quickly. "I hear your looking for work kid" jaune nodded to the man "good because I have a few jobs in the works that require uniquely talented individuals such as yourself". RT sat in the now vacant couch but the little girl sat beside jaune, her smile never leaving her face.
"Before we begin I'll tell you now, you are to listen only, say one word and the jobs gone understand" jaune nodded "good boy". "First introductions are in order, the incredibly handsome man before you is none other than I Roman Torchwick" the small girl began clapping her hands together excitedly. "Then we have my lovely assistant Neopolitan or neo for short" the little girl stood up and gave a slight bow before taking her seat again. Roman pulled a cigar from his jacket, quickly lit it and took a few drags "now just like you I've got others who are looking for work as well so there's going to be a little initiation that your going to take part in".
A few more puffs "just because you've got a semblance doesn't mean your useful" neo appeared by Romans side with an ashtray. "Thanks" Roman dropped his ashes in the tray "I've arranged for junior to give you the basic equipment that any thug would use, after all we wouldn't want Atlas to find out your here". Roman got to his feet and headed towards the door "be here tomorrow at eight o'clock sharp and we'll see if you've got what it takes to be a part of my crew" Roman tipped his hat before leaving while neo blew jaune a kiss before vanishing out the door.
Jaune let a sigh slip past his lips, eccentric didn't even describe Roman or his little assistant but at least he'd have a shot to make some lien and that's what mattered.
It's the weekend and there are too many games I need to finish but at least I finished this chapter.