Chapter 12. Gimme Three Steps

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AN: Thank you all so much for your continued support and reviews! 9 Months to Live is now the 2nd most faved in the Lancaster fics, only behind Love is a Knightmare, which in my opinion is the better fic. Anyway, I'll be writing a Lancaster for an event called 9 Days of Lancaster (No relation to my fic, coincidentally) anyone is free to join, so anyone out there interested just contact Fate-117 at his account. It's basically to promote Lancaster, which in my opinon is the msot screwed over of RWBY shippings, living in the shadow of Arkos and being shot down by White Rose. So yeah, Support the socially awkward from now till May 1st!

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Onto story!

The week flew by quickly as things began to return back to normal, if you could even call it that. Jaune pass the finals he took during his "vacation" and Ruby also passed hers thanks to help from Weiss and Pyrrha. However, due to Yang's long term absence, she did have to spend the past week working on finals, putting her in a foul mood. Thankfully for Jaune however, she chose team CRDL to cut loose.

The last week of school seemed to be very...weird. Yang and Jaune did let it slip of Ruby's condition during their fight, and the school for the most part stayed silent on the matter. Mostly out of fear of what Yang would do if they even dared gossip. That girl seemed to have ears everywhere. Jaune himself didn't get much grief on, much to his surprise. In fact, the only person who made an comment was Cardin, who only said Jaune was possibly the luckiest and dumbest person for tapping that. Jaune never did get a chance to say anything, seeing as Yang appeared right behind Cardin and suplexed the large hunter.

Overall, Jaune was happy. The week was a peaceful one, spending time with RWBY, with the visit to the doctor to actual see his child coming up, Nora trying to come up with baby names (He didn't have the heart to tell her "Boop" was not a baby name) and just enjoying his last week as a student at Beacon. Jaune knew for the most part his team would always be there for him, and vice versa with Ruby and her team, but it was bittersweet. This was their home for four years, and now it's time to say goodbye.

However, on the day before Graduation, Jaune got a message from Ozpin. The mysterious Headmaster wanted to see Jaune in his office. Making his way to the tower, avoiding Glynda (She was even more pissed at the gang then before. Turns out she didn't like Yang's destruction of school property and attempts of homicide on a fellow student) Jaune arrived to the circle office, Ozpin waiting for him, holding his trademark mug full of...was it coffee? Now that Jaune thought about it, maybe it was something more...alcohol related. That would explain the forest test from his freshman year, or lack of there of. 4 years and Jaune still had a slight grudge from the man launching him into a grimn infested forest

"So, Mr Arc" Ozpin said, Jaune quickly snapped up, realizing he was getting distracted fast. "Tell me, what do you plan to do once you graduate Beacon?"

Jaune thought for a minute. "Well, I guess be a father to the kid me and Ruby are having, while doing work as a hunter" Jaune said, scratching the back of his head. He really did need to get a solid plan worked out.

"And what work as a huntsman? You are a Beacon trained hunter, trained by one of the greatest champions of today, the only male heir to one of the greatest hero lineage in history, and have a tactical mind so potent that you could out maneuver even the smartest general. You have many skills, and you've worked hard to be where you are today." Ozpin stated as he sipped his coffee.

Jaune was taken away from this. He never really thought of himself in that light. I mean, yeah he has improved a lot, in fact the one award he expected to get at graduation was most improved. But not to such a degree. The way Ozpin was describing him, it just didn't seem to fit Jaune. He was just...Jaune.

"Thank you very much Professor, but I'm not that good-"

"Mr Arc, I made many decisions I regret in my long life. You, are one of the very select few I'm proud of. Do not ever sell yourself short." Ozpin said. "Now, I brought you here with an offer. You have as of recently, proved yourself to be of an above average skill, holding your own and winning against Ms Xiao Long, leading one of the most successful teams in Beacon history. So, I brought you here to offer you a job"

Jaune looked at Ozpin, his eyes in shock. "What? Excuse me Professor

"Oh Just take the damn job already!"

Jaune turned around to see Ruby's uncle, Qrow, walking into the room, holding an empty flask. "Sup Ozzie"

Ozpin let out a subtle groan "Qrow, I thought I told you to wait in the other room"

"I did, but I quickly ran out of booze and patience"

Jaune merely looked at this with shock and confusion, and with a hint of caution. He's seen what that man can do with a scythe, and anyone who taught Ruby was to be feared. "Um...Hi?"

"Sup, John, was it?" Qrow slurred, leaning towards Jaune "Heard about how you finally knocked some sense into my eldest niece. Good work kid. Now just watch out for the lion."

Jaune did not even bother to correct the man, and decided to focus on Ozpin. "So, what was is this job you wanted me?" An occupation would be ideal, and one picked from the Headmaster himself would be perfect.

Ozpin took a sip of his coffee, then looked intensely at Jaune "Let me ask you, do you believe in legends? Stories told through ages?"

Jaune was caught offguard by the question "Um...Yeah, I guess. There's a little truth behind even the most wildest tall tale"

"I figured you would believe so, Mr Arc. Have you heard the story of the 4 Maidens?"

"Yeah, my mom and sisters loved to tell me that one. Doesn't it have an old hermit who lives in solitude till 4 maidens, each representing the seasons teach him how to enjoy life, and in exchange gives them power to spread their goodwill?"

"Very good Mr Arc. Now, this story, despite being hundreds of years old, has truth to it. For what it's worth, there where 4 maidens, and each blessed with power unrivaled by few. This power would be passed on when the maiden passed to usually the last person the previous maiden had on their mind before death, or would be selected at random."

Jaune looked in confusion. What?

What?

"So, let me get this straight. Childhood fairytale is real, and there is magic power that is passed like a baton through the year from girl to girl? I think you've been spending way to much time around Ruby"

Qrow chuckled "Well, when you put it like that..."

Ozpin glared at the drunk. "Anyway, it has been our duty to keep these maidens protected, and by doing so the rest of Remnant. I bring you hear today because as of recently, a new fall maiden has yet to been found. I need someone to help Qrow-"

"Babysit more like" Qrow snorted as Ozpin sighed

Ozpin continued "Anyway, I need someone smart, someone who knows how to spot manipulation and help Qrow find the maiden as fast as we can. I fear dark forces are at work again..."

"Whoa, whoa, whoa" Jaune said, holding his hands up "I thought Cinder was dead! That's it right, who else would try something like this

"Trust me kid, she's dead as your social skills. Some other bitch unfortunately has seem to have taken up her mantle" Qrow grimaced.

"Yes. Recent actions have shown signs that someone has been making contact with all of Cinder's old contacts. Roman Torchwick has escaped his jail cell, Mercury Black and his partner have resurfaced, and it all points towards one direction. So I need you to help Qrow. I can trust someone like you to do the right thing Mr Arc"

Jaune was taken back by all this. All the peace teams RWBY and JNPR had worked for, all the blood, sweat, and tears, where being undone. A new villain was rising, and he had the opportunity to help, but...Ruby. He recalled her saying that Qrow would be gone for long periods of time, and he couldn't do it to her. "Professor, I'm honored that you have so much faith in me, but I can't. Me and Ruby... I'm going to be a father, and I need to be there for her."

"Don't sweat it kid. My niece would be more pissed that you din't take the job to help the world rather than be with her. And do you want to be stuck with her knowing your choice? Ha, good luck" Qrow snorted

"But..."

"But nothing. Ruby would, no wants you to do this. Plus, I'll put in a good word with Ol' Tai."

Jaune was not one to look a gift horse in the mouth "SIGN ME UP"

Ruby checked her scroll. She had stopped once again at the dreaded nurse's office, this time to check on her pregnancy. However, the father was running late. Someone better be here soon or she was going to be cleaning blonde hairs from Crescent Rose's blade mechanisms...

Jaune ran into the waiting room, panting, his face clear from exhaustion.

"Sorry...Pant...Ozpin...pant...wanted...to...talk...but...baby...now..." Jaune panted out, his face visibly red.

Ruby eyed him, but shrugged "Eh, you're here anyway. Already better than my uncle with my birthday"

"Ms. Rose, I'm ready to see you"

Ruby and Jaune turned around to see a familiar Nurse in purple, holding a clipboard of what appeared to be medical gibberish.

Walking into the sonogram room, usually meant for heavy injuries, Ruby got up onto the table and pulled up her loose shirt she had on, to reveal a small, but visible bulge. Jaune grabbed her hand as Doc began to spread the gel, causing a shiver to course through Ruby. Finally Doc brought the device down to Ruby's stomach, scanning over it, looking intently at the screen...

"Oh that's unusual..."

"IS THE BABY OKAY?" Ruby exclaimed

"OHMYGODWHATIFIT'SHORRIBLEYDISFIGURED" Jaune panicked.

"Oh, no the baby is perfectly fine. Or should I say Babies!"

Jaune and Ruby looked at the nurse. Did he just say what they think he said...?

"You're having twins!"

Thud.

And at that moment, both Ruby and Jaune fainted on the spot.

Omake: A Million Lien but...: 2

Sun, Nora, and Yang and sat down at a table in the Beacon commons, enjoying a high class meal courtesy of Sun, who would not stop giving what could only be described as a smile similar to Yang when she cracked a horrible pun.

"Alright ladies, time to introduce you to a little game the boys of team SSSN call a Million Lien but. I'll start." Sun said as he took a swig of his imported Caribbean banana smoothie. "A million Lien but... you have your arms replaced with muppet arms."

Yang didn't even take a second to answer "HELL YEAH! Imagine beating down team CRDL with muppet arms! That alone would make my day!"

A flash of light encased Yang, blinding everyone temporally. When there vision returned, Nora and Yang where shocked to see that Yang arms, where indeed, replaced with that of the soft velvet kind you would see on a puppet. Yang's eyes lit up as she lifted her chair with the same ease as she normally did, giving a rather...interesting grin, than got up and left, something about dicking around with CRDL.

The game ended with Sun know having the ability to regenerate all his blood instantly but had one small cut cause it to all squirt out (still not as awesome as The Sun), and Nora having to hug every stranger she met. So nothing really changed with Nora. What really shocked them was when they tricked Weiss to get in. Let's just say she did not realize quite the effects of the game...and well...she's currently livestreaming every dump Schnee takes...

AN: And the votes are done!

One: 9
Twins: 51
Triplets: 48

This was a close poll, insanely so (3 votes, 3 votes!), but I think this one does make the most since taking into account how small Ruby is. Once again, thank you all so much for your votes and continued support. Till Next time, Lone Wanderer out!

Hasta la Vista Baby!