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Italics are thoughts
Bold and Italics are flashbacks
**Communications through scrolls and other devices
Chapter 14 First Mission 2
"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way."
-John C. Maxwell-
(Time skip: one week later)
(Location: Ozpin's office Beacon Academy Vale Remnant)
Team JNPR entered the office feeling curious for being called to said place. The second academic semester just started and they were already meeting up with the headmaster. It made the team wondered if they have done something wrong, but the option didn't made sense. They just recently got back from Christmas break so they couldn't have violated a rule or something like that. Jaune was the one who was more nervous than the rest of the team he was hoping to start the semester with reuniting with team RWBY and getting back to classes. Maybe Ozpin wanted to talk to him regarding his father, that was a possibility while the rest of JNPR were as clueless for the reason of the visit. The headmaster stood seated on his desk he was busy looking at his scroll, probably reading a message.
He closed the scroll when taking a glance at the team" team JNPR thank you for coming under short notice. First of all I do hope you all had a wonderful Christmas."
"It was great" Jaune replied.
"It was lovely" followed Pyrrha.
"Very enjoyable" Ren was next.
"So much eggnog!" it had to be Nora.
"Glad to know you have all enjoy it. Now for the reason I have called you here. You have being a team for a semester and you have shown the necessary skills to be among the best in this academy, but I must test those skills and the knowledge you have learned. I have already tested team RWBY of those qualities with their first mission and now, its your turn to be tested. Team JNPR you are ready for your first mission."
Jaune was surprised while the rest of the team were looking forward to it. The blond knight knew this was going to happen but he wasn't expecting it will happen so soon.
"There is a village called Avalon northwest of Vale. The commander of the village's militia has fallen ill leaving them to fend for themselves against Grimm attacks. Your mission will be to provide assistance for the militia until their commander gets well. Though we're uncertain of his condition or if his status will change, you are to aid them in protecting the village. Make sure to obey for any requests they give you, the village's safety is your top priority no matter what. You are to leave in approximately forty minutes and report to the hangar area to bard the first bull head ship. The Arrow and the Flash will be assisting you providing additional back up."
"They're coming with us!" Nora was all hyped hearing the vigilantes will be with them on their mission.
"Yes, they'll be representing my ears and my eyes. They'll be evaluating you depending on skills, team coordination and leadership. Therefore teamwork is vital in this mission. If any of you have any questions you can ask the Arrow or the Flash, they will be glad to shed some light on the mission."
"We understand Professor Ozpin" Phyyra replied while everyone gave a nod.
"You're all dismissed, except for you Mr. Arc. I would like to have a word with you."
The blond blinked as the rest of the team left the office. Phyyra took a quick glance at her partner and leader before leaving. Now Jaune knew something was wrong what reason would the headmaster have to talk to him in private? He was already nervous about the mission and now he was feeling worst with this. The blond leader stood quiet trying to remain calm as Ozpin got up from his desk and took a hold of his coffee mug.
"Do you know why you're here Mr. Arc?"
"Honestly, I have no idea."
"Ever since you came to this academy I have had high hopes for you. I have believe you will rise up and become the huntsman your father will be proud of. I'm certain John's opinion of you have changed?"
"I...yeah he has. He says I can continue to attend Beacon and make the family proud. My body still feels sore from his training, but everything else I'm all good" he smiled happy and relief that he finally solve things with his old man.
"That's good to hear I'm glad he has calm down. The reason I wanted to speak with you is though this will be your first official mission don't waver from your goal. You are here to follow in your father's footsteps and keep the Arc legacy alive. What decisions you make from here on will affect your development as a leader and your team. I know you can do it."
"Th..thanks Professor Ozpin" Jaune felt like he was feeling more pressure to his weight with the speech.
"Don't forget your team trusts you and they're willing to stay by your side until the end. Please ready your gear and Good luck."
The blond gave a nod as he exited the office as Ozpin took a sip from his coffee.
"Like father like son, isn't that right John?"
Jaune left the office he saw his team waiting for him in the hallway. Phyyra smiled at him, Ren gave him a nod and Nora was all hyped as usual. Thinking about the headmaster's words they made sense, they were right. The way they looked at him is as they trusted him with their loves, it was good and bad too. He felt the pressure rising he was responsible for their safety, their lives were in his hands. This mission will put his capacity as leader to the test as well as the performance of his team. If he failed he could never look at his team or show his face at the academy. He hasn't forgotten about all the training he has gotten, the success of this mission will show the future of his team from here on.
"Time to see if team JNPR has what it takes to be a true huntsman team."
(Scene change)
(Location: Assistant teacher dorm room)
Oliver has changed in his Arrow suit minus the mask and the hood. He was setting up the amount of arrows dividing them in regular arrows, to explosives and other types like ice arrows and the ones who can release a net or a flash bang. He has considered getting a bigger quiver, at least one which can hold fifty arrows aside from his usual one that can hold thirty. At least he was feeling calm about the mission he was about to do with team JNPR, he couldn't say the same about his partner. He turned to see Barry wearing the Flash suit except the mask the speedster wasn't feeling like himself. In fact he hasn't being like his usual self for a week and the archer didn't blame him. The vigilante was like this because of the revelation of Cold and Heat being in Remnant and that wasn't all. After what happened during the visit to Vale's security prison meeting up with Snart.
Barry stood seated in the visitors room he waited for the person he wanted to talk to. He was still trying to believe that the rogues were in this world, they were up to no good again. At least they were stopped and now behind bars and now it was time to get some answers. He told Oliver to wait for him outside he wanted him and Cold since he has deal with him before. The archer's suspicions were on Doctor Fate for bringing the rogues to Remnant the same way he did with them. It made sense so the only question he was asking was why, why would he bring villains here? Its not like they could find him and ask him, so the only thing they can do was questioning the leader of the rogues. Whether Doctor Fate's intentions are good or bad he needed to hear the perspective of Snart.
The sound of the electric door being opened got the speedster's attention. From it emerged a guard with the man he was looking forward to question. Leonard Snart was brought to the room in handcuffs the leader of the rogues stood staring at the person he never he would see in this place. A grin was formed on his lips meeting the man or meta-human who was his arch nemesis, of course the speedster wouldn't hesitate to visit him. But Cold was still thinking about the irony, it wasn't the Flash who put him here but a teenage girl. A teenage girl who was truly skilled and has caught his attentions, remembering the white haired beauty that beat him. The guard removed his cuffs and the criminal got seated in the table facing the speedster. He was still grinning while the vigilante was keeping his serious expression.
"You have ten minutes" said the guard as he left locking the door.
"What a surprise, that you came to visit me Barry."
"Snart…."
"That's all you're going to say. No salutations, no gloating. Oh wait that's right, you didn't send me here so there's nothing to gloat about."
"You got beaten by a girl" Barry felt like mocking him.
"That was no girl, but a worthy opponent. Because of it I admire her nothing more, nothing less. But anyway what brings you here?"
"I need to know, how did you and Mick got to Remnant?"
"If I tell you, you wouldn't believe me. But then again, maybe you will. You know what I'm talking about don't you Barry?"
"Was it Doctor Fate?"
"Correct Barry, I didn't believe it at first but whoever he is, he was able to give us a second chance at life. He sent us here and I was intrigue by this world, though Mick wasn't fond of it especially with the type of money they use. I thought we were goners, but...here we are. New world, different cultural customs, same customs of the law" the rogue leader gestured to the place he was currently held in.
"Wait...what do you mean a second chance at life?"
"Seriously, getting younger must have shrunk your brain. I thought you would know, Mick and I died."
"You guys died?" the speedster stood shocked.
"After we died we were sent to Fate's sanctuary or so he calls it. He offers us another chance to live again, with the exception to live in another world. We couldn't return to our world because we officially died there, or so he claims."
"So he gave you the same offer he gave me and the Arrow. But why?"
"You're asking the wrong person Barry. I on the other hand don't care why he did it. Point is I'm alive and well, I couldn't be any happier to be in Remnant" he grinned his thoughts were on Weiss.
"It doesn't make sense why he will bring us here and you guys too?"
"I see what's bothering you. Your afraid Doctor Fate might be a villain, that he might have plans to attack Remnant. I could care less, this is my home now and I love it. The rogues will own it and rule it."
"That will be hard to do if Doctor Fate invades Remnant. If he destroys this city and the rest of the kingdoms, what will remain for you to love and own?"
"That's really dark of you Barry, never knew you had it in you. Now of course I can't let that happen I don't want Remnant to be destroy or a massacre of its inhabitants. Already witness something similar…."
"What do you mean?" the speedster got worried suddenly.
"Come on, you should know you died too."
"I died fighting the Reverse Flash."
"….."
"Snart, what's going on….?"
"I thought you would know after what happened to-"
Cold was interrupted by the sound of the electric door opening with the same guard entering" time's up."
"See you Barry, I appreciate you took your time to visit me. Oh and one more thing" he grinned as the guard put his handcuffs back.
"I'm pretty certain you know that girl Weiss. Tell her I wouldn't mind if she pays me a visit."
"I will feel sorry for you if she does" the speedster shook his head he knew the Schnee heiress will be beating him up with no mercy.
"I know" Snart kept his grin happy to know the speedster does know her.
"You okay?" asked Oliver putting his mask.
"I'll be fine. Guess I'm thinking too much about this whole thing with the rogues."
"Don't think anymore about it, what matters now is our mission. We're aiding team JNPR on their first mission to Avalon."
"Right Cold and Heat are in jail, so they're the least of our worries. We have to make sure Jaune and his team make it from their first mission" the speedster put his mask.
"Jaune will do fine we only have to do our part" the archer put on his hood.
(Time skip)
JNPR stood on the bull head ship with the green hooded archer. As usual Flash went ahead to get an early report on the situation outside of their destination. The forest that surrounded Avalon village was similar to the Emerald forest which usually was infested with Grimm. The archer vigilante was quiet, Ozpin has already told the team their mission. He wasn't worried just like RWBY they were ready for this mission. They had what it takes to survive and fulfill their first mission. Ren was calm as usual, Nora was hyped, Pyrrha was cool and collected and then there was Jaune. The blond leader was the only one who looked nervous and he could understand him a bit. It was their first mission, the first time to leave Beacon and go to some random location to fight off Grimm.
Maybe with the all the training he has gotten from him, Pyrrha and now his father he was still unsure of himself. But the Arrow has seen it, the potential to become stronger, better just as his partner has seen it too. There was a big difference between the blond and Cardin Winchester, Jaune wants to become a worthy huntsman in his family's eyes. The leader of CRDL was an arrogant fool who takes pleasure bullying those he believed to be weaker than him. That kind of people disgust him to no end, again he wondered why someone like him is training to become a huntsman. Yet Ozpin believe he has potential, a statement he will not answer or give his own opinion about. What matters to him is Jaune was in the right path and today, he will put all his training and knowledge in this mission.
"Everyone remember your mission. Stay inside the village at all cost aiding the militia. Flash and I will be outside on look out and backing you up. Don't forget you're not alone, there's no need to be nervous" the hooded archer turned to Jaune.
"I'm not nervous of the battle...I mean I'm just nervous in wanting to make a good impression. I've never being to this village" said the blond leader.
"Neither am I" replied Pyrrha.
"I heard Avalon has a large wall made of a special tree, that says to be tougher than the regular tree. It's used to protect them from any Grimm attacks" said Ren.
"I don't know about you, but I'm hungry" followed Nora.
"Didn't you eat breakfast?" asked the red head champion.
"I only eat pancakes for breakfast."
"There was no mix for me to make, sorry Nora" said Ren.
"Just stick to the mission and you'll be fine" said the Arrow receiving a call on his scroll.
*Just reporting in, no Grimm on sight. The area is clear for landing.
"Good Flash we'll be seeing you" the archer ended the call.
*We'll be landing shortly* came the voice of the ship's pilot.
Once the landing zone was clear to land the ship began to descend. The hatched opened as the team of huntsman and huntresses in training left with the Arrow behind them. The Flash arrived in a blur making the team of JNPR to gasped in surprised, they were still not used with the vigilante's super speed. Both vigilantes nodded as they left deeper into the woods. They were suppose to spot any incoming Grimm and take it out preventing any from reaching the village. As they left, Jaune lead his team into the direction of their destination. The bullhead ship left after a couple of minutes, it was planning to return once their mission was over. It didn't took that long to reach Avalon, the ship did landed just a minutes away from it. The team were taken back as they were able to gaze in the distance the village they were suppose to protect.
Looks like the information Ren learned from a book her read was correct. The entire village was surrounded by a long and really tall wall made from trees. It was an effective defense against Grimm attacks, that is if the trees are as strong as they say. The anxious team reached the front gate and one of the look outs of the militia saw them signaling the others to open the gate. The look out has spotted the bull head ship so he knew it was the huntsman team from Beacon. The gate slowly opened making the group take a closer look at the village. Some of the houses were similar to the ones from Jaune's home village, others reminded Pyrrha of her home. They got a glimpse of the militia which they were all wearing silver colored armor, others had swords with shield and spears for weapons.
A new member walked to the group wearing similar armor, however it had a crest of an eagle in the chest portion. He was tall with dark brown hair with chestnut eyes he looked to be in his middle twenties. The militia member offered a smile and Pyrrha admitted he was very attractive because Nora wasn't paying to that sort of thing, she was still looking around the village. For the red head champion she slightly turned to her leader and partner, a thought has occurred to her. Maybe if she gives more attention to this young man than maybe Jaune might feel uncomfortable with the attention. She wanted to see him if he will get jealous if she talks more with this attractive person. Phyyra removed the thought this wasn't the time or the place to be thinking about such things, they were in the middle of their first mission.
"Welcome travelers from Beacon. I am Lancelot second in command of this village's militia. Let me be the first welcome you to Avalon, we're very please to have you with us on this beautiful day."
"It is a beautiful day" Jaune agreed while Pyrrha coughed telling him he was missing something" oh right, I'm Jaune the leader of this team, this is Pyrrha, Ren and Nora. Together we're team JNPR."
"What happened to your original introduction Jauney?" said Nora.
"It's okay there's no need to say that" the blond knight felt nervous.
"The name's Jaune Arc short, sweet, rolls of the tongue ladies love it!" the Valkyrie made a perfect imitation of her leader.
"It's not a good time for that kind of introduction" added Ren.
"Nora that's enough" Pyrrha interjected gazing at the team's leader his whole face was red from the embarrassment, she turned to Lancelot" I'm sorry about that Jaune isn't like that at all-"
"Wait a minute, did you said Arc? As in John Arc's son?" the second in command stood in awe.
"Huh heh...yeah that's right…."
"Holy Avalon its really you. We've heard so much of John Arc the guy's a hero. A legend among our citizens, not just that he has helped us protect our village before. Who would have thought his son will come to protect us now. I suppose history repeats itself."
"You're dad really has a reputation" whispered the red head to the blond.
"Yeah, our family lineage has a lot of fame throughout history."
"Everyone listen up!" Lancelot got the attention of every member in the village" the team of huntsman from Beacon is being lead by John's son. He's here to protect us just like his father did!"
"Hoooorahhh!"
JNPR stood in awe as civilians and militia members were cheering loudly after hearing the information from the second in command. For Jaune, he knew something like this was going to happen. His father was a hero and a strong huntsman, there was no doubt about that but now he knew he needed to do his best in this mission. He had no choice but succeed the mission or become a complete disappointment to the residents of this village. The blond leader was now feeling the pressure, succeed or failure it was for the sake of keeping the good name of his family's name. Looks like he wasn't the only one who noticed his expression of feeling the pressure, Pyrrha and Ren saw it and they stood in thought. Members of the militia gather around the team smiling while Lancelot kept his smile.
"Good to have you here mate."
"Another Arc among us."
"With you here, those Grimm don't stand a chance."
"Everyone hehe...I know you're all happy to see me but I didn't came here alone. My team is very capable, even my partner. I'm sure you must have heard of her, she's Phyyra Nikos."
"Jaune…." the red head was now feeling like her partner, she didn't wanted to have all eyes on her.
"Pyrrha Nikos….? Holy she's the Mistral champion."
"And she's the mascot of Punpkim Pete marshmallow flakes."
"Hello" the red head was now embarrassed.
"Well we're certain you're team will not fail Jaune. We are honor by your presence. Now everyone get back to work."
"We heard our mission is to protect this village from Grimm" said Ren.
"Aye, the reason we need the back up is because of our commander. Follow me" Lancelot lead them to deeper into the village.
JNPR gazed around and so many things. From people selling their goods in the area known as the market street, others selling accessories for battle like armor, other were blacksmith selling their own creation a vast amount variety of weapons. There was also the sight of children playing around like pretending to be members of the militia and others pretending to be Grimm. The cute sight was enough to make the team smiled, it was a very lively village. The second in command stopped at a house bigger than the rest, the team saw the large emblem at the front of the door which it was a dragon on a shield. There was something about the emblem that made JNPR wondered, they have seen it before and also heard from it but they couldn't put their finger on it. Whoever the commander of the militia is, he was strong and well respected by the people of Avalon.
"Our commander has no equal, his strength and his way of thinking is the reason our village has remain safe from outside attacks to this day. However, two days ago he suddenly fell ill. Our medical experts are still trying to figure out his condition and so far they haven't being successful. We can only hope they can find the source and a possible cure."
"Excuse me Lancelot, I can't help but wonder about that emblem on the door. I'm pretty sure I've seen it before" said Pyrrha.
"Of course you must have. It belongs to the Pendragon family."
"Pendragon?" Ren stood in awe like the rest of the team.
"That is correct, our commander Arthur Pendragon is the founder and leader of Avalon."
"No way, it's him" Jaune was shocked.
"I knew I saw that emblem somewhere. Arthur Pendragon was a guest at last year's Mistral tournament, I saw him from the guest cabinet" said the red head warrior.
"My family has told me many great things about Arthur Pendragon" said Ren.
"Same with me" followed Jaune.
"I heard he can eat a hundred pancakes without getting stomach ache" Nora pointed out excited" I have to meet him!"
"I'm pretty sure that rumor is exaggerated" replied Lancelot.
"More like unreal" Ren gazed at the orange haired girl who was still smiling.
"Look on the bright side Nora, you'll be getting your wish. Please come in, I'm visiting Arthur" said the second in command.
"Awesome" the Valkyrie couldn't be any happier.
(Scene change)
The Arrow stood on a tree branch with his eyes closed. He was practicing trying out his semblance. Thanks to advice from Dorell and Blake he started learning how to use it. The hooded archer was able to control it well once he got used to it. The vigilante opened his eyes making his semblance working. Having a perfect view of the forest he concentrated on his aura gazing over the field. He spotted two beowolves miles away and fired two arrows hitting them straight in their heads. There was another one further away but was struck down by the Flash using his yellow lightning semblance. So far they've only encountered a few of the Grimm, so the less they were of the creatures the safer the village was. Luckily team JNPR won't have to do much, they will only have to stay in the village until they can make their report to why the militia needed their assistance.
*I'm glad Ruby awoke my aura.
"Same with me. Keep your eyes open we can't let any Grimm get near the village.
*You're worrying too much, they're too slow for me.
"I'm not worried, I like to play it safe. This forest is supposed to be filled with them.
*Roger, I'm doing another run.
(Scene change)
Lancelot has lead team JNPR to the room of their commander and village leader. They gasped slightly the room was large and on a bed big enough for four people stood the man. He was resting, his eyes closed with short brown and reddish hair with a bear and because of it he looked older. Pyrrha knew it was Arthur since she has saw him last year at the Mistral tournament. When she first saw him, he seemed to be a charismatic and kind person but now watching him like this was really a pity. Even if the man looked so peaceful in his sleep the team knew he was ill. An older woman was next to him, she has just put a wet cloth on his forehead to cool down the hot temperature running on his body. Lancelot approached the woman who seemed to be in her early sixties, she was wearing a white robe with the Pendragon emblem on the back. Her hair was gray with white tips and she had sapphire eyes.
"Madam Vaska, any luck with his condition?"
"None so far, however I have found the source of his illness."
"That's great news. What is it?" Lancelot was overjoyed.
"It's the Forever fever I'm afraid."
"That illness is deadly…."
"Forever fever?" asked Jaune.
"It's a fever that raises your temperature's body up to two hundred degrees. It is considered extremely dangerous and it can cause death. Just like the name, the fever has its origin in the Forever Fall forest" explained Ren.
"Damn it, I should have known it was the Forever fever. Arthur took us to that mission to Forever Fall a week ago. Is there anything that can be done?"
"Don't get frantic Lancelot the Forever fever has a cure and I know it. I only need the nectar from the pestar flower that grows on the Greet Root valley on the other side of the village" said Vasca.
"Green Root valley….? That's a bit far. It will take us at least three hours to get there. With crossing the river it might take forty minutes more" the second in command stood in thought.
"I suggest you make haste, depending on the person's condition it might take another day before he or she dies from the fever" said the older woman.
"Then we don't have time to waste Arthur's life hangs in the balance, I'll summon some of the men to travel with me to Green Root valley."
"Is it wise to leave the village unguarded?" asked Vasca.
"What other choice do I have?" Lancelot was getting desperate.
"There's a choice" Jaune spoke getting everyone's attention" I mean, I thought it will be better if you let me go to Green Root to get that flower."
"Jaune…." Pyrrha was taken back by his comment.
"You...Jaune though I'm pleased to know you're willing to take such task I can't let you take it. It won't be easy there are rumors that there are different variety of Grimm in Green Root valley. There are other rumors that rare Grimm inhabit the valley I can't let you go, its my responsibility to save Arthur from this cruel fate."
"It's our mission to make sure this village is safe. I think finding the cure to save Arthur will go well with our mission, right guys?"
"Yeah! That's our Jauney" said Nora.
"There's no way I'll be able to convince you otherwise is there Jaune Arc?" Lancelot looked amused by his attitude.
"Nope and I won't be going there alone. Pyrrha's coming with me."
"Really?" the red head champion was surprised.
"Boo! what about Ren and I?! You shouldn't leave us hanging" protested the Valkyrie.
"You and Ren stay here and continued with the mission. Listen to whatever Lancelot says, we'll try to get here as soon as we can."
"If you're going to Green Root valley then take this" Vasca gave the blond knight a drawing of the pestar flower" it's petals are colored green and the center is colored yellow. You won't have a problem when you see it."
"Thank you I promise we'll get the flower in time to save Arthur."
"Jaune, you're just like your father" Lancelot grinned" thank you I'm in your debt."
"You can thank me when we return with the flower" the blond leader opened his scroll calling a number.
*What is it?
"Hey Arrow it's Jaune. We found out the reason the village called for us. Their leader has fallen ill by the Forever fever and the cure is the nectar from the pestar flower located in Green Root valley. Me and Pyrrha are heading there to get it. Ren and Nora are staying to resume aiding the village's militia."
*I see, then be careful.
"Any sights of Grimm?"
*Just a few beowolves nothing to get concern with. Be careful you two.
"Right" the young Arc ended the call closing the scroll" let's be on our way Pyrrha."
"Roger, hopefully we'll return before nightfall."
"You'll need me to give you directions to get to Green Root valley" Lancelot lead both huntsman and huntress out of the commander's house.
"Good luck" said Ren.
"Take care!" followed Nora.
(Time skip)
After getting directions from Lancelot Jaune and Pyrrha took the path that will lead them to Green Root valley. They walked through the forest keeping their guard up, they still needed to be careful if they ran into any Grimm. The blond leader kept his gaze forward while the red head was keeping an eye on his back. If they were quick enough they might make it before sun down, Lancelot has told them the path to Green Root will take them almost four hours so they couldn't waste time. Still the journey was going to be long whether walk or run, and the last option was out of the question. Running will only tire them out and they might not have the necessary energy to fight any Grimm that comes their way, so they chose to walk. Both team members felt like they were being watched, which felt weird.
As Jaune kept walking forward his partner was staring at him. Pyrrha's vivid green eyes were on her leader and partner, she didn't know why he chose her to accompany him. It's not that she doubted her combat abilities she was always confident of such, but it was odd the blond will chose her just like that. They have being friends for months now and she wouldn't say they have gotten close. She did knew Jaune care for her and believe in her, just like he believes in Ren and Nora. Then she looked back at how far and strong he has become, he has being transformed into the perfect leader. She had no idea her cheeks were heating up remembering whenever he spars with Oliver his muscle chest and the way the sweat ran all over it. The red head champion has removed those thoughts from her head, this wasn't the time or the place.
"I hope we get there without encountering any Grimm. I really want to save Arthur."
"I suppose it depends if we quicken the pace."
"Nah, we're sticking with walking. We have to return to Avalon once we find the flower. If we run now, we'll be too tire to get back. We'll have to rest and that will be wasting time. And it will be better if we return before nightfall."
"That's about it" the red head smiled at his quick thinking.
"I wonder if Ren and Nora are doing okay."
"They'll be fine, they can take care of themselves. Sometimes you worried too much."
"I think as leader I have a right to worried about my teammates."
"I agreed…." the red head paused" Jaune….?"
"Hm...what is it?"
"Why did you picked me to accompany you? Not that I'm upset because you chose me I'm just curious."
"Because I trust you with my life."
"Oh…."
As the blond knight resumed his walking Pyrrha stood still. The red head champion felt flattered but mostly, she was blushing. Her heart has skipped a beat and even if it was a simple compliment, it meant so much to her. To know her partner and leader trusted her that much makes her feel so happy. The only thing in her mind was kissing the blond and how good it must feel to claim his lips. The thoughts started going out of control and she quickly dispelled them, was this happening? Maybe her hormones were stronger than she thought. Jaune noticed his partner wasn't behind him and ran to her snapping the champion for good.
"Pyrrha why you stopped?"
"I was thinking about something, pay not attention to it Jaune let's keep going."
They spotted a river ahead which meant they were in the right path to reach Green Root valley. They needed to cross it and saw a large tree being use as a bridge. Their luck turned bad when a large Ursai got in their way, it was bigger than usual so they assumed it was a Major class Grimm. Jaune unsheathed his weapons followed by his partner, the Ursai Mayor was on the log preventing their way from crossing. The blond knight signaled the red head to keep their distance from the Grimm, in order for it to leave the bridge. The Ursai has actually left the log since it looked like it was out for blood. Pyrrha was the first to attack changing Milo into rifle mode firing a couple of rounds. Jaune followed attacking it with some quick sword slashes, the Ursai major was hurt.
The red head champion has joined him changing Milo to sword mode as both were giving hell on the Grimm. Their teamwork was pretty solid, one of the things Pyrrha was happy about. The Ursai Major charged at the blond leader while he defended himself with his shield, the red head went to her partner's aid throwing her shield at the creature. Using her semblance her shield Akouo went back to her, she followed changing her weapon to spear mode. The red head stabbed the Ursai on its back making it cry in pain but it countered hitting her with one of its claws, the force was strong enough to send her to the river. Jaune took the chance to stabbed the Grimm on its chest, he followed with decapitating it killing the Ursai Major. He gazed over at Milo the weapon was on the ground but where was its owner.
"Pyrrha, oh no don't tell me she…." his blue eyes widened at the river the only conclusion he can come up since he couldn't see his partner.
Without another thought Jaune jumped to the river and swam to find the red head. He was struggling with the strong current of the river but he wasn't giving up. He was shocked as he spotted Pyrrha being dragged by the current unconscious, he raced to get her before they get dragged further on. The blond leader managed to grab her by her shoulders as he hold on tight looking to get back to the surface. It was impossible to fight against the strong current but he wasn't giving up after how far he has gotten since he first arrived at Beacon. As he emerged to the surface he used all his strength to leave the river carrying the downed red head. Jaune was panicking checking on the girl reaching for her pulse, he gasped in shock turning pale when he didn't sense a pulse, and she wasn't breathing.
"No...please Pyrrha don't be…."
Jaune had no choice and immediately opened her mouth ready to give his partner CPR. He send her oxygen and went with the procedure so glad his parents taught him. He was panicking not getting results he wanted, she wasn't responding and he was starting to tear up. The blond knight kept doing the same thing over again not wanting to believe she may be gone. The tears were now hitting the fallen red head and went back to give her oxygen and gasped as Pyrrha was coughing a lot of water she swallowed. He felt so relief turning her body so she releases all that water, he was truly happy she was alive and well. As the red head champion was getting up she was caught off guard as her partner has embraced her while he was in tears. The sudden action has made Pyrrha blushed having the blond so close holding her in his arms.
"You're okay I'm so happy Pyrrha I thought you were…."
"It's all right Jaune I'm fine now" she was still blushing never wanting this moment to end.
"I was so worried you weren't breathing, I kept giving you CPR and still nothing" he broke hug much to Pyrrha's disappointment.
"What…? CPR….? You gave me CPR" her cheeks were now resembling her hair.
"Yeah you swallowed a lot of water and you weren't breathing. So I had to give you CPR."
"Th-thank you Jaune, for saving my life" the red head was still blushing.
"Of course. I'll do anything for my team and my partner" he smiled helping her up.
"How far are we from the log bridge?" asked the champion trying to forget the image of Jaune touching her lips with he's.
"I hope we're not too far, the current was strong."
"Looks like we have more to travel before reaching Green Root."
"Yeah but at least you're okay" he smiled.
"I guess that's what matters" she smiled back she couldn't resist his smile.
(Scene change)
The Arrow and the Flash had no idea what just happened. One minute they were fighting a couple of beowolves, the next it all happened so quick. A large pack of beowolves charged in, but that was only their less of their worries. The next thing they knew a pack of Ursai arrived followed by a pack Boarbatusk, there were so many Grimm present. It was taking a toll on both vigilantes the hooded archer fired another explosive arrow on the pack of beowolves but the Ursai will interfere increasing their numbers. Flash was having difficulty with the Boarbatusks even with his speed it was a difficult fight. That wasn't the worst the speedster has used his semblance yellow lightning and he started feeling the side effects from using so much of his aura, he was starting to get tire. Both knew it well they won't be able to take on so many Grimm without them getting to the village.
The green hooded archer killed another beowolve jumping to a tree branch he opened his scroll dialing a number. He released another explosive arrow killing four as the call was answered.
*Its Ren….
"There's too many Grimm heading towards the village. Neither I and Flash can't take them all on, tell everyone in the militia to get ready, you and Nora too."
*On it.
"Flash we're falling back!"
"Got it!" came the reply of the speedster.
(Scene change)
Avalon have already sounded the warning alarm of an upcoming attack, told by the look out scouts. Civilians, women, children and the elderly have gotten inside their homes taking safety from what was about to happen. Lancelot has gathered all the men from the militia and have commanded them to surrounded the wall and a small group to stay in the center. He climbed up the top of the wall to reunite with the archery squad who acted as scouts. They were all prepared since it wasn't the first time Grimm has invaded their village. The second in command was able to see the incoming horde of Grimm from the distance all kinds of the dark creatures. From, Beowolves, Ursai, Boarbatusk and King Taijitu. There were more of the beasts than their past battles and yet none of the members of the militia showed fear to the monsters.
Ren and Nora were already on their guard with their weapons drawn. They chose to aid the militia as part of their mission as they continued to wait for Jaune and Pyrrha to return, they climbed the ladder reaching the top of the wall. They got next to Lancelot watching outside of the wall and they were shocked at the sight. It was the first time they have seen so many Grimm in one spot, there were hundreds of them. Both of the teens weren't afraid they were huntsman and huntress in training attending a school of such, showing fear in front of the creatures they're supposed to fight isn't in the description. These kinds of numbers was a huge difference compare to the Grimm they fought at the initiation test at the Emerald Forest.
"Archers give them hell!"
At Lancelot's command the archery squad fired dozens of arrows at the incoming horde. It fell down on them like heavy rain, decreasing their numbers greatly.
"Nora!" Ren signaled to his partner.
"Right we're going down."
"What are you doing?" spoke the worried second in command.
Both teens jumped from the top landing safely outside. Nora changed her weapon Manghild to grenade launcher mode firing on the King Taijitu and the Boarbatusk. Ren followed firing Storm Flower at the Ursai and Beowulves, both were holding their own as Lancelot watched in amusement thinking they were crazy for jumping at the Grimm like it was the most normal thing to do. Ren used the sickle blade from his weapon to cut through a Beowolf while Nora changed her weapon to hammer mode hitting an Ursai right in its face. Soon they were joined by the Flash and the Arrow, both vigilantes didn't wanted the them to fight alone. Someone else has has jumped from the wall and to their surprise it was Lancelot equipped with his sword and shield. The second in command charged killing two Ursai followed by shield bashing a King Taijitu.
"Glad you could join us" said the Arrow.
"Like I was going to stand and watch you all take the fun away. And I'm not the only one who feels that way."
The front gate of the village opened and from it came the militia charging head first at the Grimm horde.
"Let's aid our comrades from Beacon!"
"Hoooraaahhhh!"
It turned into a killing spree for the dark creatures. Beowolves, Ursai and Boarbatusk were getting annihilated from every direction. Nora got serious activating her semblance releasing lighting from swinging her hammer. It got worse as Flash made physical contact with the girl using the red lightning on the Valkyrie. She felt incredible her strength, aura and semblance increasing at powerful heights, she was now laughing maniacally creeping the speedster and the hooded archer a bit. Ren only smiled knowing whenever Nora laughed like that it meant she wasn't going to hold back. The orange haired girl used her semblance channeling her lightning on Manhild, with one swing she sent three Boarbatusk and one King Taijitu far away from their location. With another swing she sent six Ursai and one Beowolf at the same force.
Everyone's combined force and teamwork was enough to killed every Grimm from the horde. After the battle was done Lancelot stood with the militia without letting their guard down, wanting to make sure no there weren't any more Grimm on the horizon. It was the same thing with Ren, Nora and the two vigilantes. Everything stood quiet and once the area was clear off from any of the dark creatures, the militia started cheering for victory. Lancelot chuckled as he stabbed his sword to the ground, he walked over to the members that compose team JNPR and the two vigilantes. The Arrow kept his bow while using his semblance to make sure that was all of the Grimm in the vicinity, he smiled since he saw nothing in the forest they were safe for now.
"Looks like its a win for us."
"Unfortunately our mission isn't done" said the Arrow.
"That's right we have to wait for Jauney and Pyrrha" said Nora.
"Of course our scouts we'll be on stand by for their arrival. If Jaune is anything like his father, then he'll return with the cure" said the second in command.
"I believe they will return too" said Ren.
"You all right Flash?" the green hooded archer asked his partner.
"Yeah I'm okay I'm just a little tire" Flash was panting.
"You shouldn't use your semblance too much."
"You're one to talk."
"Do you see me tired?"
"Whatever."
"Come on everyone, let's get back to our poses until the rest of our Beacon comrades return" said Lancelot.
(Time skip)
(Location: Green Root Valley)
After almost three hours traveling through the forest they finally arrived at their destination. The good thing was they haven't run into any Grimm since their fight with the Ursai Major and this part of the forest was truly beautiful. It was greener, the vegetation was more vivid than the forest where Avalon stood. The trees were taller and the grass was wet, a sign that it probably rains frequently in this area. Both teens kept their eyes open they needed to make sure when they see the pestar flower. Jaune thought he spotted something similar to the drawing he got from the old medic Vasca his eyes widened he was right. It was near one of the tall trees, the same detail, same color it was no doubt the flower that contains the cure to save Arthur. The blond knight knelt next to the flower, picking it up he carefully rip it with its roots intact.
"This is it Pyrrha its the pestar flower."
"We finally found it. Let's head back to the village" smiled the red head.
"Right the sooner we go, the sooner we'll get there to save Arthur."
A loud noise belonging to a wild animal snapped their attention the ground was shaking hearing loud steps. Both teens gazed at each other not knowing what the heck was heading their way, it didn't sounded to any of the Grimm they have fought before. The steps got louder getting closer and the trees before them were brought down, like they have being destroyed by an unstoppable force. What was before the two members of JNPR made them gasped with so much shock. The creature was definitely a Grimm, but it was one they have never seen before, but one that was mentioned in Professor Port's class. It was a rhino type Grimm bigger than an Ursai Major with more armor than the other Grimm type creatures. Jaune only gulped at the sight while Pyrrha prepared her weapons she was aware they were in a disadvantage against such an opponent.
"Holy Monty what the heck is that?" said the shocked blond knight.
"Remember Professor Port's class, when he was talking about rare species of Grimm? Well this one is one of those species. A Crushen…."
"There's no way we'll be able to out run it is there?"
"I don't think so and fighting it isn't a wise decision."
"What other choice do we have?" Jaune saw the rhino type Grimm ready to use its ram attack.
"None whatsoever."
"It's going to charge at us!" the blond leader readied Crocea Mors.
"Keep your distance from it!"
Both jumped back as the Crushan used its mighty charge passing them by an inch. Jaune attacked it but it didn't made a dent on its white armor, Pyrrha only made a couple of shots with Milo in rifle mode but it was the same result. The blond knight made sure he has put the pestar flower to safety, not wanting to ruin it while fighting. This wasn't working they couldn't defeat such a strong Grimm, they needed a good strategy. Jaune and Pyrrha regrouped as the rhino was ready to go for another charge, they did the only thing plausible to do under short notice. They ran as fast as they could while avoiding another ram attack that took down two more trees. The red head champion pulled her partner quickly to behind the tree hoping the Crushan didn't saw them. She turned to see the blond was scared and she couldn't blame him, who would have thought they will encountered such a beast here?
"Okay...please tell me you have a plan to beat that thing Pyrrha?"
"Shouldn't this be the other way around?" the red head looked amused even if they were in a tight situation.
"I know I know, I'm the leader I'm suppose to be the one to come up with a plan. But right now I have absolutely no idea how to stop that huge Grimm."
"To think we were going to encounter a Crushan, what luck do we have?"
"You mean bad luck right?"
"Let's try to calm down Jaune. Do you remember what Professor Port said about the Crushan?"
"Um I….I don't remember that day, wait don't give me that look I didn't fell asleep. I remember when he started the topic of rare species of Grimm and he brought the Crushan, and….great I don't remember."
"You can remember Jaune, just think hard."
"He mentioned the weakness I think...it has a part of its body that doesn't have armor. Right that's it?"
"Yes to be more precise, the back of its neck is the only part of the Crushan's body that is expose. Meaning is the best place to strike."
"And how are we going to reach the back of its neck?"
"Getting on top of it, its the only thing on my mind right now."
"Oh great it spotted us!" Jaune panicked seeing the Crushan charging at them again.
"Run!"
"That's all we can do!"
Again the huntsman and huntress in training ran as they avoid the powerful ram attack. They knew they couldn't keep this up, if they couldn't avoid the massive Grimm they had no choice but to fight it and defeat it. But that was easier said than done as being proven right now.
"Ryrrha! I think we need to wait until it stops to jump on it."
"Right we wait for the right moment. We'll use the trees to get us on top."
The red head kept an eye on the Crushan it was still running wanting to crush both of them with its mighty horn. The rhino Grimm has made a sudden stop ready to charge again, Pyrrha signaled her leader and partner to get ready. The red head champion was the first to use a near by tree to boost herself getting on top of the creature. Jaune followed but he only managed to get on top thanks to his partner. The action has made the Crushan angry it was now running faster, they were holding for their dear life on the Grimm. It was impossible to focus on the back of its neck with the speed they were going. Pyrrha was using Milo in spear mode piercing the bone armor as hard a she could and the same with Jaune using his sword. Both realized how hard this battle was, and how much they needed the rest of their teammates.
"Well its now or never!"
"I'll try if I can shoot it from here. Jaune take my hand and please don't let me go."
"Got it!" the blond took her hand where she was holding Akouo.
The red head changed Milo to rifle mode and carefully aim at the back of the Crushan's neck. She fired one shot hitting its target making the rhino Grimm give a cry of pain, she kept on firing and the creature was jumping up and down trying to get them of its back. Pyrrha almost fell off but Jaune hold on to her hand never wanting to let her go. The Grimm was starting to get slow in its movements, the attacks from his partner have being successful in hurting it. He needed to finish this now they have wasted too much time here instead of heading back to Avalon. The blond knight has jumped and stabbed his sword as hard as he could on the exposed spot. The Crushan gave another cry and his partner followed shortly stabbing the same spot with Milo in sword mode. The rhino Grimm has suddenly fell not moving anymore.
"Is it dead?"
"I think so. Do you want to wait and find out?" Pyrrha smiled feeling like teasing a little.
"Forget it, we got the flower let's get out of here already."
"Time to head back to the village."
(Time skip)
By the time Jaune and Pyrrha returned to Avalon it was nightfall. Both teens have gotten worried when they saw so many dead bodies of Grimm laying all over outside of the village. Looks like while they were searching for the pestar flower the village got attacked by the dark creatures. Luckily it was still intact along with the tall wall surrounding it. Main gate was adorned with torches along with the top as the scouts have confirmed their arrival before setting foot here. The gates started opening and the first thing they saw was Nora and Ren running to them, the Valkyrie was the first to reached them giving both of her teammates a big hug. Ren just gave a smile happy to know they were both fine.
"Jauney Phyrrha you guys are back. You guys missed all the fun!"
"By fun you mean the many Grimm that attacked the village?" asked the red head.
"Is everyone all right?" asked the blond leader.
"Everyone's okay" replied Ren.
"We're more than okay" Lancelot walked to the team" thanks to Ren, Nora, the Flash and the Arrow we were able to eliminate every blasted Grimm from that horde, you all did a great job."
"Oh that's right" Jaune showed him the pestar flower" here it is, this is the flower to save Arthur."
"I will give this immediately to Vasca, thank you Jaune and Pyrrha for your bravery" he left heading to the medic's home.
"You all did great" the Arrow arrived with the Flash" now Arthur will feel better and hopefully their village will remain safe from Grimm attack."
"I think we should wait for Arthur to make a recovery before we leave" said Pyrrha.
"Agreed, we should spend the night before contacting the bull head ship" said the hooded archer.
"What are we waiting for?!" shouted a militia member" we should be celebrating!"
"Horrraaahhhh!"
"Bring the beer and the pancakes!"
"Yay pancakes!" Nora was overjoyed.
"Seriously? Beer and pancakes what kind of crazy combination is that?" asked Jaune.
"I don't want to know" the Flash gave a chuckle his scroll beeped having a new message, he opened it to find out the owner of the text.
Ruby
No fair! You went on a mission with JNPR.
The speedster felt bad seeing the icon of a sad face, next to the message. He started writing a message.
Barry
Next time I'll go with your team.
Ruby
You better keep your promise, you still have to teach me the echoi voice. I already learned to use my arms to cause a whirlwind.
Barry
I promise
Ruby
Thanks
The speedster smiled seeing the happy face icon next to her message before closing his scroll.
"Ruby not happy you went on a mission without her?"
Barry smiled the comment came from the hooded archer" yeah, I promise to teach her another trick using her semblance and you know her. She's not very patient."
"Probably because you have spoiled her."
"I don't remember spoiling her, she's done a pretty good job getting faster."
"I will say the same with Blake, she's gotten stronger and because of my semblance she's training twice as hard trying to find a blind spot."
"But you wouldn't want it any other way?" he grinned that cause the Arrow to chuckled.
"You're right."
(Time skip: the next day)
After the celebration last night and spending the evening in a guest room, team JNPR and the two vigilantes were ready to head back to Beacon for completing the mission. Vasca was able to extract the nectar from the pestar flower creating the cure for Forever fever and giving it to Arthur, which his condition has stabilized he will make a full recovery soon. The Arrow contacted the bull head ship and its schedule to pick them up in exactly in a couple of minutes. The front gate opened for the team as they were ready to leave everyone was present from Lancelot, Vasca and the rest of the militia. The second in command shook the hand of the team leader feeling so grateful that Jaune and his team were able to save their leader and their village.
"Thank you very much everyone, we're all in your debt for everything you've done."
"We were all happy to help. I just hope Arthur wakes up soon" said the blond knight.
"If it weren't for you and your partner Arthur would have never awaken. But now he'll be all right, he only needs some rest."
"On the contrary, no more rest for me thank you."
Team JNPR and everyone else saw someone walking towards them. The militia, Lancelot and Vasca were all shocked seeing their commander and leader. Arthur was wearing his armor with his family emblem in the chest portion, the man smiled at the team composed of huntsman and huntresses.
"Arthur friend, is it wise for you to be on your feet after almost dying?"
"I am fine, I needed to get back up. So I can at least thank the people who saved my life."
"We're all honored by your presence" Pyrrha said.
"Let me reward you for your brave actions, kneel team JNPR" the commander sheathed his sword.
The four members did as told and knelt while the vigilantes were curious to what Arthur had in mind. The village leader put his sword on the right shoulder of Ren, followed by doing it on Nora's shoulder, followed Pyrrha then Jaune.
"For your bravery, your strong spirit, your resolve to protect this village and for saving my life. I named you four honorary knights of Avalon. From now on every time you arrive to this village, you will be accepted as one of us. You should always be remember as the four heroes of Avalon."
"Wow uh I mean thanks a lot Arthur" Jaune was blushing from the embarrassment.
"We're very honored" said Pyrrha.
"Thank you" followed Ren.
"We're officially famous like celebrities. Maybe you can build a monument dedicated to us. And maybe offer us all the pancakes we can eat, or better yet cheesecake with red sap."
"Pancakes?" Arthur blinked.
"She ate twenty pancakes Arthur. I know I didn't believe it too" whispered Lancelot.
"My word how can such a young girl eat so much?" the commander stood shocked at Nora.
"Best if you don't ask" Ren shook his head.
"The bull head's here, let's go" the Arrow saw the ship descending not too far from their location.
The Flash only left running in a blur he didn't needed the ship to return to Beacon.
"Thank you once more and have a safe journey" Arthur smiled waving them goodbye along with everyone from the village.
"I said this was a mission accomplished" the red head smiled as they walked towards the bull head.
"It sure is" followed Ren.
"Also Jauney you should be happy. With this I'm pretty sure your dad will be proud of you" said Nora.
"Yeah, I bet he is" the blond smiled knowing he did great for his team's first mission.
"It was a job well done, congratulations you four" said the Arrow.
(Scene change)
(Location abandoned warehouse dock area Vale)
Cinder was using her scroll surfing through the net searching endlessly for something that it had high value. Things were running smoothly as they should be, the White Fang have started moving the crates of dust to another location and Torchwick was aiding them. She send Emerald and Mercury on an investigation assignment regarding the traitor who has being selling out information about the faunus group to the authorities. Their orders were to listen and observe and reserve further orders after, it was an easy task in her opinion. But once she found what she was looking for, a smile spread her lips. She dialed a number as she was ready to sent the information she has gathered. The results were promising and she knew the caller was going to be please hearing about it.
*You better have a good reason for calling me.*
"I would never desire to waste your time. But perhaps this will change your mind" she started transferring the information.
*This is….*
"A list of every available chemical in Remnant. Even the most recent discover."
*Much obliged. Its quite a long list, it will take me longer than anticipated.*
"Then perhaps you should get started" she smiled wanting to mess with him.
*What's this? I'm familiar with this one, I found one of them. Looks like I'll be sending my courier to pick it up.*
"Your courier….?"
*All in due time* he ended the call.
"Hm...you really don't trust me that's all right. Its always necessary to be cautious of those around you, you never know when one will make a move to force your hand. I would do the same thing" she closed her scroll looking pleased.
(Scene change)
(Location: Beacon Academy)
"I wonder what Professor Ozpin wants to talk to us about."
"Must be something important."
Oliver and Barry were walking the halls of the school ready to see the headmaster. After the mission with JNPR they have given their report regarding the team's performance on their first mission, which it was satisfactory for the headmaster. Asides from that, it was strange Ozpin send them a message to meet him and Goodwitch at the auditorium of all places. Usually whenever he has to talk to them, it will be in his office this was enough to make both vigilantes think something was wrong. The auditorium was use to make announcements to everyone at the school and this reunion was only the for the two of them. Its not like there other people who will be present aside from Ozpin and Professor Goodwitch. As they arrived to the designated area it was empty, both teacher and headmaster weren't present.
"There's someone here" Oliver looked cautious noticing two people in the middle.
"Wait" Barry stood shocked recognizing the two people present.
"What's wrong?" however the archer already knew the answer to that question.
"No way….Snart?"
"We meet again...Barry" grinned Cold along his partner Heat.
"What….?" the speedster gazed back at Oliver who was as shocked as him.
"Not even a hello" chuckled the leader of the rogues.
To be continued
-Cliffhanger I did it on purpose so you can hate me, nah just kidding the cliffhanger is necessary.
-Sorry no team RWBY in this chapter I only wanted to focus on JNPR.
-The village Avalon, Lancelot and Arthur I obviously created them base on the legend of King Arthur of Camelot and the magical land with the same name of the village.
-I might add more original Grimm in the future.
-You're asking why Snart and Mick are in Beacon? Hmm...maybe they escape jail? Ha ha I'll keep you guessing it will be reveal in the next chapter.
-I know this chapter is shorter than usual 11k and 30 pages that's as along as I wanted to write for this chapter. Maybe the next one will be longer.
-As always thank you very much for the favs, follows and reviews I really appreciate it.
DC SPOILER SECTION
Flash season 2
-I knew Barry was going to get owned by Zoom in their first encounter. Feel sorry for him he can't use his legs anymore.
Arrow season 4
-Ray's back and Sara left Star City. I wonder if she will go to Central city.
-Really curious to know about Diggle's brother why HIVE killed him?
Next time: The New Team