Feels like I've been away for some time now.

A few days had gone by after the initation and jaune had begun to think that maybe Roman might have had a point. Scrapping by on the lien he had gathered by selling the weapons of those dead gang members didn't last long, hell even the huntsmen weapon had to be sold. A day at most was all the lien he currently had would last him, maybe two if he really stretched it.

Deciding to leave vale for a frontier village was probably the best idea which was why he was sitting at the bar in juniors club. "Damn kid you look like shit" jaune glared at junior but decided it was best not to retaliate, best not to mess up the only good connection he had really. "Yeah things have been rough lately, anyways just give me a drink already" junior crossed his arms "I don't serve minors alcohol" jaune let out a sigh "you know you do serve things like soda right"?

Junior hid his embarrassment in a cough before turning around, he pulled a glass bottle out of the mini fridge and gave it to jaune. "Thanks" junior watched the kid guzzle his drink "so what's your plan now" jaune placed the drink down and wiped his mouth before answering "probably just gonna head out of vale". Junior wasn't that surprised seeing how the kid was pretty much living on the streets nowadays.

Juniors eyes traveled to the man who was walking towards them. Sitting in the stool next to jaune was a man with dark blonde hair and brown eyes "so this is where you been hiding at"? Jaune turned to the man next to him, after a few seconds of thinking about it, jaune remembered who it was "Dexter"? The man laughed at jaunes surprised expression "it's only been a few days kid, can't believe you forgot me already".

Jaune shook his head "sorry but your not in juniors suit anymore plus I was pretty sure I wouldn't be seeing you around since you work for RT now". Dexter could understand why that would be "I'm actually here because of what you did for me and Rachel that day" jaune waved his hand to let him know it was no big deal. "Rachel agrees with me on this, we need to pay you back for not only saving my life but also giving me the chance to work for Torchwick" Dexter said.

"Let us help you like you helped us by giving you a place to stay until you can make it on your own" jaune just stared at Dexter like he grew another head. Junior broke the silence "so your trying to adopt him or something" Dexter couldn't help but laugh "naw I'm too young for that but I was thinking he could be a little brother". Dexters offer seemed too go to be true and that's what had him on edge "is there some kind of condition for this offer"? Dexter rubbed the back of his hair nervously "yeah" he paused for a moment "it's nothing big but you'll need to keep someone entertained during the day for a bit"

Jaune wanted to just say no but the idea of food, shelter and possibly a better future than the one he currently had was very tempting. "Alright who exactly am I supposed to keep entertained" Dexter pointed past jaune, there in the seat on jaunes left sat neo, who had stolen the rest of jaunes drink without him knowing. Neo placed the now empty bottle back on the bar before belching like a heavy drinker.

Realizing that junior, jaune and Dexter were all watching her now was definitely embarrassing but neo did what she normally did and waved happily. Jaune couldn't believe this crap, turning back to Dexter, jaune gave him the honest truth "sorry but staying with that thing is a deal breaker". Dexter wasn't expecting that at all but he could understand why spending time with neo would be a bad thing since her first impression nearly got them killed.

Neo crossed her arms and glared at jaune for calling her a thing. Ignoring the tiny threat next to him, jaune turned to junior "I need another drink" junior chuckled lightly while he fetched another bottle of soda. Placing the bottle in front of jaune, junior had an idea that could prove beneficial to the kid and would let him help out Dexter. "Jaune I think you should accept Dexters proposal" jaune raised a brow to juniors suggestions "just hear me out kid" junior pressed. "It's not like you have to spend all your time with the tiny demon" neo puffed her cheeks in anger "all you got to do is find a way to limit your time and I think I got the solution to that and your future problem of lien".

Despite his initial refusal to Dexters proposal, junior had him interested in this plan. "This sounds good, what do I need to do" jaune asked eagerly "go to school" junior said proudly while jaune deflated at the suggestion. Junior laughed at jaunes reaction "I'm not talking about regular school kid, I meant huntsmen school" jaune perked up quickly "that's perfect" jaune said happily. "I'm almost thirteen which means soon I'll be able to enroll and after that I could join a huntsmen academy" jaune had never thought about it before but this was the perfect profession for him.

Junior nodded sagely at his own ingenious idea "it gets better kid". Jaune was confused on how it could be better so junior filled him in "once you join a huntsmen academy you'll be living in a dorm so naturally you won't have to deal with her" junior pointed his thumb at neo. Neo froze a short distance from stealing jaunes other bottle of soda, jaune took in the scene before bopping the tiny girl on the head. Taking the bottle in his hand jaune protected it as he drank away.

Dexter liked the idea but there was a few problems with it "we're going to need a new ID for you first" junior waved the concern away "it'll be easy to make one as long as the kid promises to carry the bags for the malachites on there next shopping trip". Jaune agreed "ok we also gotta figure out what school your going to go to" Dexter said. "There's one close by called pharos academy" junior suggested, that got Dexter and jaune pumped even more for this plan.

Once all the problems were ironed out jaune, Dexter and neo departed the club for Dexters home.

The house wasn't very big but it was decent enough for maybe four people, luckily you could squashed two people in one bedroom room if they needed. Jaune was led to a separate room "this will be your room for now" Dexter said before flipping the light switch on for him. The room had a simple bed with a rug on the floor, in other words it was basic living style. Neo moved passed the two of them and plopped herself down on the bed "school just can't come fast enough" jaune groaned.

As he predicted, the days leading up to his enrollment day were filled with near death experiences via neo and intense physical training via the twins and their shopping.

The day of his first official day at pharos hadn't even begun because neo did her best to stop him from going. Jaune now thirteen, dragged the tiny neo across the house because she wouldn't let go of his leg. "Neo I'm not gonna be gone forever I promise" neo looked up at him teary eyed but jaune dismissed it since he knew she was faking it. After quickly untangling her from his leg, jaune sped off to school leaving neo behind.

Now with no one to keep her busy, neo didn't know what to do anymore. Torchwick wouldn't let her join any of his heists cause she was his secret weapon and because there was no real reason to get her involved. Training was boring without anyone to really challenge her and the twins were doing there own thing which was why she now slumped over the bar in juniors club. Junior let a sigh slip "look if your this pathetic now that the kid is gone, I really don't want to see ya when he leaves and moves to the dorm for good".

Neo forgot that jaune would never come back once he turned seventeen and left for good to be a huntsmen. Once realizations struck, neo hopped off the stool and began making gestures to junior "you've got to be kidding" junior said but the look on neo's face said that she was serious. Juniors hand connected to his face "Romans gonna kill me".

And that's a wrap on this chapter. I magically got stuck with a puppy and she's demanded most of my attention lately.