You asked for more and ye shall receive. Apologies for the wait everyone. Heres another chapter of RWBY watches Hamilton. I do not own any of the franchises that are in this fic. They belong to their respective owners.
Ch 6:
Right Hand Man
"Well," Goodwitch said, Breaking the silence that had engulfed them for five minutes. "I think it is safe to say that was one of the strangest segments of whatever this is." as she said this all heads turned to Ozpin who was staring longingly at the empty coffee pitcher on the table where all the refreshments were. "A-hem." Goodwitch coughed into her hand, causing the headmaster to snap out of his stupor.
"Ah. Yes." Ozpin said as he straightened himself. "Well despite that, it was very catchy." He said trying to alleviate the somewhat downtrodden students.
"You mean creepy as hell." Sun muttered and Blake eyed him, practically begging him to shut up.
"Ozpin, don't you think that sounded a bit too obsessive?" Ironwood asked and the headmaster gave him a blank look while raising an eyebrow.
"I would think that song would fit you more if it came to the kingdom of Atlas," the students snickered at this while the general scowled. "But if I was to be accurate, I would think this would fit more if it was Jacque Schnee addressing this song to the SDC if the faunus ever lead a full-fledged revolution." Weiss sighed as the headmaster said this.
"You have to admit Weiss, that does sound pretty funny to think about." Ruby said with a grin and Weiss shook her head.
"I know. That's why I don't want to imagine it." Weiss replied, doing her best trying to not compare that obsessive version of Ozpin to her father.
"It's still pretty cool to see everyone act a little bit out of character." Jaune said as he got up to get a few drinks for his team. "I mean I don't think I would be that confident to stand up to Sky that way during "Farmer Refuted," team SSSN laughed as he said this while Pyrrha was mentally picturing Jaune having that version's sense of purpose. Needless to say, she hoped she could see that version of him in their reality.
"Amen to that." Sun replied, flashing Jaune a toothy smile and then turning to Sage. "Not to mention Mr. Lady Killer over here." Sage did his best to not make eye contact with anyone as he slumped a bit in his bean bag chair.
"I honestly cannot see myself like that." he mumbled and his team chuckled at his dismay.
"At least you have a role," Yang replied and the others looked to her with a sense of realization. "Blake, Weiss, Goodwitch, Scarlett, and I all haven't seen anything with us." Ruby cringed at this and slowly sighed so her sister wouldn't notice.
"Well I don't know about the others." Ruby said, bracing for what may come. "But I think I know the reason why you're not in it yet." to their confusion, everyone saw Yang's eyes go red as she slowly looked to Ruby.
"I swear Ruby if you tell…" Ruby shrugged in response as she backed away from Yang.
"Hey, it's not my fault that you sound like a goose with strep-throat when you sing!" Ruby exclaimed and the entire room went silent when they saw Yang look as if she was going to tear her head off. Before the blonde brawler could do anything however, the loading finished for the video and Nora instantly leapt to the two that were about to start about a fight. she broke them apart with a sense of craziness in her eyes as well.
"No talking now. Movie time." the bomber said while chuckling in a somewhat creepy manner. Everyone else looked to Ren for answers and he just sighed and shook his head.
"It's only been about a half hour for us, but to her it feels like months." Ren said as he put his face into his hands. "You think this was bad, try sitting next to her while the previews show before a movie." Jaune shuddered at this, knowing whole heartedly how it felt due to having seven hyperactive sisters.
"Anyways." Ozpin said, grasping everyone's attention. "I do believe it is time to see what comes next?" the other's nodded at this and Nora pressed play on the remote. "Oh, James." Ozpin said, catching the general's attention.
"Yes Ozpin?" he asked while wearily raising an eyebrow.
"How do you feel about seeing yourself in the show anytime soon?" the headmaster asked. to say the least he was surprised when Ironwood began performing in the first song, but hadn't been seen any other time so far. As Ozpin asked this however, the general scratched his head, a hint of anxiety and dread being apparent on his face.
"It's something I know I'm not going to really enjoy." Ironwood said and this caused Goodwitch to be attentive to what the general had to say.
"A little too judgmental don't you think?" Goodwitch asked and the general looked to her while narrowing his eyes.
"Would you like to have Qrow have this type of dirt on you?" he asked and this caused the deputy headmistress to go silent and shudder at the scenario. "That is what I thought." he said and folded his arms.
"You done?" Nora said flatly as she gave the general a blank stare. Before Ironwood could retort, Ozpin gave him a look that blatantly said to shut up. A sigh escaped the general and he slowly nodded, which caused the bomber to grin from ear to ear and once again, pressed play on the remote. Everyone was intrigued by the sudden sound of a violin giving off a foreboding feeling.
Company:
British Admiral Howe's got troops on the water
Thirty-two thousand troops in New York harbor
Everyone stared in shock as they saw countless British ships coming into the harbor. Despite that haunting feeling, everyone couldn't help but have a sense of determination when they saw the Jaune and his friends staring out onto the ship infested waters, each one of them having a look in their eyes letting anyone know that they were ready for war.
"It's go-time." Sun said somewhat softly and this made Jaune, Sage, and Neptune nod while resembling their characters on the screen. What only Blake noticed however, was that his voice quivered a bit. She looked to her fellow faunus and assumed that he was nervous due to the concept of him dying on the battlefield.
Ensemble 1 (Ensemble 2):
Thirty-two thousand troops in New York harbor
(Thirty-two thousand troops in New York harbor)
When they surround our troops!
(They surround our troops!)
When they surround our troops!
"Oh man." Yang said as they saw the troops coming in. Everyone else could see there was a sense of dread in the air and it was apparent on Pyrrha, Ruby, and Penny's faces as their characters were watching from the window.
"Who was that?" Jaune asked as the screen showed a close-up of Ren who was respectively nervous as well, but to who Jaune was referring to were the two people in the background. Jaune couldn't help but be puzzled as the woman some little ways away from Ren looked familiar.
"Perhaps we'll find out later." Ren replied and Jaune nodded, only for his eyes to widen when the screen showed a close-up of a man picking up an unusual hat, something that stood out on a certain general. When the music hit a solo high note however, the screen showed Jaune slowly opening his eyes. This of course, made Pyrrha excited to see more of what Jaune had to offer.
Jaune:
As a kid in the Caribbean I wished for a war
I knew that I was poor
I knew it was the only way to
Jaune/Ren/Sage/Sun/Neptune:
Rise up!
"Just know Mr. Arc," Ironwood said as he folded his arms and catching the huntsman in training's attention. "If this was under any other circumstance, this would be foolish." Jaune scratched the back of his head and chuckled nervously at this and the general sighed a bit. Despite that comment, everyone smiled when they saw that the screen showed all the troops lined up at attention, but what stood out was when the camera switched views and showed that Jaune was looking at Sun who had a determined smirk on his face.
Jaune:
If they tell my story
I am either gonna die on the battlefield in glory or
Jaune/Ren/Sage/Sun/Neptune:
Rise up!
"Before we comment more on how foolish this way of thinking is," Ozpin said before anyone could react to Jaune's words. "Let's remember that this is a different time and reality altogether. Perhaps fighting in the war would give him a sense of purpose. I know that's how I felt during the great war." Ozpin muttered that last part as he remembered one of the lives he lived and slightly tightened his grip on his drink. Thankfully, no one noticed this and continued to process what Ozpin had to say.
"You have to admit their conviction is admirable." Weiss said as they saw the camera turned to Sage who had a calm and confident smile on his face.
Jaune:
I will fight for this land
But there's only one man
Who can give us a command so we can—
Jaune/Ren/Sage/Sun/Neptune:
Rise up!
"It seems the whole troop is here as well." Ironwood stated. Ozpin looked to the general and gave him a smirk before looking back at the screen.
"I wonder who their talking about?" Ozpin asked which made everyone else question just who Jaune was talking about on the screen.
"I'm putting my money on Ironwood." Yang said as she gave her sister a toothy grin. The general looked to the brawler with a flat look.
"Don't be ridiculous." Ironwood replied somewhat flatly.
Jaune:
Understand? It's the only way to
Jaune/Ren/Sage/Sun/Neptune:
Rise up! Rise up!
The group of guys that the video focused on became much more excited when the camera jumped to each of them, all looking like they were ready for the fight of their lives. Sun was pumped while the rest of his team were as well, but on a slightly lower demeanor and Jaune was inwardly excited to see how he would fair in this fight to come.
Jaune:
Here he comes!
Ensemble:
Here comes the General!
"General he says." Ozpin said with hidden intentions and Ironwood tried to remain stoic, emphasis on the word "tried".
Ren:
Ladies and gentlemen!
"Ren?" Jaune questioned as he looked a little confused at the overly excited counterpart on the screen.
"Yes Jaune?" Ren asked with a hint of distain in his voice while couldn't help but cringe at the sight of himself.
"You seem to be… excited to say the least." Jaune said somewhat unsure of himself and Ren couldn't help but agree with his leader.
Ensemble:
Here comes the General!
Ren:
The moment you've been waiting for!
"I will admit," Blake said while folding her arms. "It is a little strange seeing such excitement from you." the rest of her team agreed to this while everyone was looking on in peculiar nature, especially Jaune's character on the screen who looked a little shocked to see Ren in his face.
Ensemble:
Here comes the General!
Ren:
The pride of Mount Vernon!
"And a kiss-ass as well." Nora said causing Jaune to stifle his laughter while Pyrrha couldn't help but giggle. The rest of the students laughed at the bomber's comment while Ren was sitting there with a blank stare, unsure how to feel at the moment.
"Nevertheless," Goodwitch said as she looked at the silhouette that was panning across the screen. "I do wonder who this general they are talking about is." Ironwood said nothing as his right hand clenched just a little bit with anxiety.
Ensemble:
Here comes the General!
Ren:
George Washington!
"By the gods." Neptune said as they all saw the man they know as general Ironwood appear in the center of the screen, his arms were folded and it was clear that his mood was less than satisfactory.
"This day just keeps getting better and better." Yang said as she continued to record what was happening, especially Ironwood who had a lone sweat drip go down the side of his head.
"Just putting this out there," Ruby chimed in as she munched on a cookie. "That hat is kind of ridiculous." Her sister laughed at this while the rest of them examined the odd shaped hat and decided to agree with Ruby.
Ironwood (Ensemble):
We are outgunned (What?)
Outmanned (What?)
Outnumbered
Outplanned (Buck, buck, buck, buck, buck!)
We gotta make an all out stand
Ayo, I'm gonna need a right-hand man (Buck, buck, buck, buck, buck!)
"So were on the losing side." Ironwood said as he saw himself professing the cold truth up on the platform that his other self was on. He also wondered if this is how it felt for the students seeing their counterparts on the screen interacting with each other.
"It's kind of cool to see it from the other side, considering that Atlas is basically a military superpower." Jaune surmised as he looked to see the camera jump to his character who had a look of intrigue and curiosity, wondering how things would go and who this right-hand man would be.
Ironwood:
Check it
Can I be real a second?
For just a millisecond?
Let down my guard and tell the people how I feel a second?
Now I'm the model of a modern major general
The venerated Virginian veteran whose men are all
Lining up, to put me up on a pedestal
Writin' letters to relatives
Embellishin' my elegance and eloquence
But the elephant is in the room
The truth is in ya face when ya hear the British cannons go…
Ensemble:
Boom!
"That's the hard reality of it." Jaune looked to his partner who had her arms folded as she was looking down. "They build you up on an impossible standard and expect you to do everything yourself." She only said this to her team given the music being somewhat loud and the champion noticed the pang of guilt that was apparent on her leader. Shock was her next emotion to be exaggerated and put a hand on Jaune's shoulder. "I meant back in Mistral Jaune. You don't have anything to worry about." Jaune sighed a bit as he looked back to the screen with a little bit of his conscious at ease.
"I've never seen you that up front before James." Ozpin said as he looked to his friend and colleague. "Usually you don't let your subordinates or your enemies show any weakness, seeing you sit down and being honest is quite unusual." Ironwood gave no facial reaction to the headmaster and instead kept his eyes on the screen.
Ironwood:
Any hope of success is fleeting
How can I keep leading when the people I'm
Leading keep retreating?
We put a stop to the bleeding as the British take Brooklyn
Knight takes rook, but look
"They aren't soldiers. I'll let them have that." Ironwood said to no one in specific as he folded his arms. "The colonist's hardly have any combat experience and they are going up against something akin to a military superpower. So, it's predictable that their resolve and morale would be fragile to say the least." Ironwoods glare hardened as he saw his counterpart's frustration when his troops retreated without his orders, leaving him to deal with the conflict. "Still, I have no respect for someone who asks for change then steps to the side when conflict arises." Ironwood saw the looks he was given but only focused on the slight nod that Jaune Arc gave him and turned back to the screen. The general knew that the boy was a leader and even though he was lacking to say the least, he had heard from Ozpin about his feats of bravery during both initiation and the breech. The respect that the general usually gave his soldiers was now given to the blonde with a mutual feeling of knowing how hard it could be to lead.
Ironwood (Ensemble):
We are outgunned (What?)
Outmanned (What?)
Outnumbered
Outplanned (Buck, buck, buck, buck, buck!)
We gotta make an all out stand
Ayo, I'm gonna need a right-hand man (Buck, buck, buck, buck, buck!)
Incoming!
"What's Jaune doing?" Ruby asked as he turned away from the general and the rest of them as he walked away, frustration and determination were apparent on his face as he did so.
"I think we're about to find out." Ren replied and gestured for the leader to look on to see that the scene had changed and Jaune was back at the bar with Sage who was leaning back in his chair, drinking a pint of beer. Jaune then slammed his hands on the table, getting his friend's attention.
Jaune:
They're battering down the Battery check the damages
Sage:
Brah!
"This is too weird." Jaune commented as he saw the determination and authority basically radiating off himself. He looked to Pyrrha for confirmation, but was left with his partner enticed with what she was seeing on the screen. He shrugged his shoulders at this and thought nothing of it while Nora was internally fuming at her two teammates situation.
"I think this works for you." Ren said as he looked to his leader. "and I think we're about to see the reason why." no one said anything more as they kept looking on.
Jaune:
We gotta stop 'em and rob 'em of their advantages
Sage:
Brah!
"Looks like you're taking the initiative." Yang added with a smirk and sheepishly agreed with his fellow blonde.
"I'm just liking how Sage is up and ready for anything." Sun added and this caused his team to chuckle at this revelation while Sage only smirked at the attention.
Jaune:
Let's take a stand with the stamina God has granted us
Hamilton won't abandon ship
Yo, let's steal their cannons
"While that sounds stupid," Weiss said with her arms folded as she watched Jaune's character look as if he had an idea and Sages character being one hundred percent on board with his plan, "It is pretty bold to say the least. Way to take the initiative." Jaune's mind went blank for a few moments while Nora couldn't help but gasp at the heiress's comment.
"Ice Queen is complimenting Vomit Boy?!" Nora exclaimed with a hint of wonder. Ruby laughed almost uncontrollably at Weiss's flat reaction.
"Vomit Boy?" Ironwood asked while raising an eyebrow. This caused Jaune to shrink exponentially in his seat while Pyrrha tried to give him words of reassurance; tried for the fact that she kept thinking back to the Jaune on the screen who was downright amazing in her perspective.
Sage (Company):
Shh-boom! (Boom!)
Ironwood:
Goes the cannon, watch the blood and the shit spray and…
Company:
Boom!
"I don't know what would be worse." Ironwood said as he saw his counterpart behind cover, seeing Jaune and Sage steal a few cannons. "Leading in a losing war or being in this war in the first place." he kept watching as he saw the destruction of the New York all around his character. Ironwood was a renowned general amongst the Atlas fleet and he couldn't help but feel disheartened by the situation that he was witnessing.
Washington:
Goes the cannon, we're abandonin' Kips Bay and…
Company:
Boom!
"Shit. This is getting dark." Sun commented as everyone was watching the relentless war. Sage, Scarlett and Neptune agreed with their leader and were conflicted to see this. All of them were. How could they not? All the students there were basically training to risk their lives for the greater good, which included participating in war. The time and weapons were different, but the concept was the same, wither fight or face certain annihilation.
"Ditto." Jaune said as his fists tightened slightly. He would hear the stories his grandfather told him all the time when he was young about the great war his ancestors partook in and couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt for being so naïve about those stories of war and glory.
Ironwood:
There's another ship and…
Company:
Boom!
Ironwood:
We just lost the southern tip and…
Company:
Boom!
Ironwood:
We gotta run to Harlem quick, we can't afford another slip
Guns and horses giddyup
I decide to divvy up
My forces, they're skittish as the British cut the city up
This close to giving up, facing mad scrutiny
I scream in the face of this mass mutiny:
Are these the men with which I am to defend America?
We ride at midnight, Manhattan in the distance
I cannot be everywhere at once, people
I'm in dire need of assistance…
"That's how it is being a leader." Jaune muttered and this caused Ruby and Sun to nod in agreement, though solemnly as they saw the almost frantic and desperate look on the general's face. That feeling of utter despair and feeling of loss, that look on the general's face resembled the one that Jaune had when he thought he lost his team right before fighting the Ursa, the same one that Ruby had when she and Weiss almost destroyed their partnership in the beginning of the year, and the same one that Sun had when he left his team earlier to head to Vale, feeling the guilt of leaving them behind without a second thought. The others didn't really get it, but that look spoke to the leaders and the burden that they all shared.
"It's good that you all realize that. Most huntsmen have a hard time leading on the battlefield, especially when lives are on the line that aren't theirs." Goodwitch commented and this caused the rest of the students to think about the pressure they truly put on their leaders.
Ren:
Your excellency, sir!
"I wonder what you're up to Ren?" Nora asked as Ren's character entered Ironwood's office. A slight smirk was on Ren's face and it confused the rest of them.
Ironwood:
Who are you?
Ren:
Aaron Burr, Sir?
Permission to state my case?
Ironwood:
As you were
Ren:
Sir
I was a captain under General Montgomery
Until he caught a bullet in the neck in Quebec
And well, in summary
I think that I could be of some assistance
I admire how you keep firing on the British
From a distance
"Kiss-ass." Yang coughed as the rest of them chuckled while Ren frowned at this. He could relate to taking an initiative to help out in any way he could in the time of war, but the character that Ren was watching felt as if his desires for a position were top priority. Despite this behavior being normal in their world, it rubbed the ninja the wrong way in a sense that it was something he knew he would never do. To him, it felt as if another person was taking control of his body and all he could do was watch what was happening.
Ironwood:
Huh
Ren:
I have some questions, a couple of suggestions on how to fight instead of fleeing west
Ironwood:
Yes?
"In any other situation, I could see this advice being helpful." Ironwood stated as he looked to Ren while keeping a monotone voice. "But even I can see the hidden intentions from here." Nora was about to say something to defend her friend but the general put his hand up in defense. "I know you're not like that. I've seen reports from Ozpin. Just something to remember." Ren nodded slightly as he kept watching the screen, seeing what did his character have to say on the matter at hand.
Ren:
Well
Jaune:
Your excellency, you wanted to see me?
"This should be good." Blake commented as she leaned back a bit in her seat. The others didn't acknowledge her comment but agreed nonetheless as they looked on.
Ironwood:
Hamilton, come in, have you met Burr?
Jaune:
Yes, sir
Jaune and Ren:
We keep meeting
"To be honest, I can't see you two as rivals." Pyrrha commented as the two huntsmen in training looked at one another. A moment passed as they both thought of the scenario and shook their heads. No matter how they saw it, they just couldn't picture one hating the other.
Ren:
As I was saying, sir, I look forward to seeing your strategy play out
Ironwood:
Burr?
Ren:
Sir?
Ironwood:
Close the door on your way out
No one said anything for a few moments as they saw the sudden jolt of shock go through Ren's character and the others couldn't help but feel a little sorry for him.
"Damn." Jaune said as he put a hand on his teammates shoulder who smirked slightly at the gesture. The two soon frowned at Jaune's character who gave the door that Ren exited from a smug look. "Remind me to kick my own ass if I ever have the opportunity." Jaune added which made Ren chuckle. Despite the overall distain for Ren's character throughout the song, it was good to make his friend feel better about himself, Oum knows Ren would do it for Jaune any day of the week.
Jaune:
Have I done something wrong, sir?
Ironwood:
On the contrary
I called you here because our odds are beyond scary
Your reputation precedes you, but I have to laugh
Jaune:
Sir?
Ironwood:
Hamilton, how come no one can get you on their staff?
Jaune:
Sir!
"Pfft." Was Pyrrha's response to Jaune's defensive demeanor as she couldn't help but laugh a bit at Jaune's character. Jaune was about to question his partner but Nora beat him to it.
"He's acting like when we discovered what was on your hoodie." Jaune irked at Nora's comment which received the attention of everyone else. Jaune's team gave him knowing smirks while others were brimming with curiosity.
"Another time." Jaune said as the others were a bit disappointed at his response. His team laughed slightly at him while he kept himself from blushing.
Ironwood:
Don't get me wrong, you're a young man of great renown
I know you stole British cannons when we were still downtown
Nathaniel Green and Henry Knox wanted to hire you…
Jaune:
To be their Secretary? I don't think so
Ironwood:
And why're you upset?
Jaune:
I'm not
"All evidence to the contrary Mr. Arc." Ironwood claimed as they all saw Jaune's character pout a bit. Jaune didn't know how to respond to that and all he did was shrug.
"I do get it," Ruby spoke up and had a sour look on her face. "I wouldn't want to be confined to a desk when I know I could be doing so much more." Weiss rolled her eyes at this.
"Even so, it's a job that needs to be done." Yang looked to the heiress with a raised eyebrow.
"Would you want to do it?" Yang asked and Weiss remained silent for a few moments while Ruby triumphantly folded her arms.
"Not a word Ruby." Weiss grumbled and her team laughed with mirth at her dismay.
Ironwood:
It's alright, you want to fight, you've got a hunger
I was just like you when I was younger
Head full of fantasies of dyin' like a martyr?
Jaune:
Yes
Ironwood:
Dying is easy, young man
Living is harder
The room slowly went silent as they all thought on that line. The students looked at the screen for a few moments before realizing all the trials and tribulations that they have faced and what they will face in the future. It was quite a sight for the huntsmen and huntress to look on at all of them contemplating those words.
Jaune:
Why are you telling me this?
Ironwood:
I'm being honest
I'm working with a third of what our Congress has promised
We are a powder keg about to explode
I need someone like you to lighten the load. So?
"I think we all know what his answer will be." Yang said with a grin and Jaune scratched the back of his head.
"My question is what will be his plan?" Ironwood asked and Jaune sat there for a few moments while closing his eyes, thinking about what he would do in this situation. The others grew confused while Jaune's team had knowing looks of realization.
Company except Jaune:
I am not throwin' away my shot!
I am not throwin' away my shot!
Ayo, I'm just like my country
I'm young scrappy and hungry!
Jaune:
I am not throwing away my shot!
"I know what I would do." Jaune said while opening his eyes, seeing the flashback of the important events in his counterpart's life. His team smiled with excitement as they saw this look on him before. RWBY and SSSN were new to this look he had on his face and he then lifted his pointer finger. "First, find friends that I would trust to take command. Considering that the army is full of civilians on our side, I would say my closest friends would be recommended." Everyone looked at him with confusion, especially the general.
"You really think that would be even plausi-" Weiss was about to say, but was cut off by what was happening on screen.
Ironwood:
Son
Ironwood and Company:
We are outgunned, outmanned!
Jaune:
You need all the help you can get
I have some friends. Laurens, Mulligan
Marquis de Lafayette, okay, what else?
Everyone sans Jaune looked at the screen with awe and some of them had their mouths slightly agape at the uncanny similarity. Before anyone could say anything, Jaune lifted two fingers and it was apparent that he wasn't paying attention to the screen anymore.
"Considering that the opposing army is massive, I'd say espionage would be the best course of action. having people on the inside. The odds are stacked against us so a direct confrontation would be out of the question without having an ace up our sleeves." Jaune added as he was looking at his hands in a certain concentration that no one sans his team had seen before.
Ironwood and Company:
Outnumbered, outplanned!
Jaune:
We'll need some spies on the inside
Some King's men who might let some things slide
"Look at him go." Nora whispered with excitement while Pyrrha couldn't help but smile at her partner. They had only seen him like this twice but each time were moments of brilliance. During their team based exercises or overall survival missions, Jaune would devise these plans in moments and they would work flawlessly. Jaune would always believe that it wasn't anything special but his team knew better. The rest of them, including the general looked on as Jaune held out three fingers.
"With the role I would have, I would ask for more supplies to lift morale. Ironwood would have to take the lead on keeping the troops motivated. Surprise attacks would be the best approach and stealing their supplies and contraband would help greatly." Jaune then leaned back a bit and looked at the screen, as if he missed something
Jaune (Company) {Ruby/Pyrrha/Pennt/Women}:
(Boom!) I'll write to Congress and tell 'em we need supplies, you rally the guys {Whoa, whoa, whoa...}
Master the element of surprise
(Boom!) I'll rise above my station, organize your information, 'til we rise to the occasion of our new nation. Sir! {Whoa, whoa, whoa...}
Jaune grew confused when the video paused abruptly and he looked back to his friends and teachers to see that all the eyes in the room were on him. Ruby's eyes were wide as saucers while Weiss was looking at him as if he was a completely different species. Blake had an eyebrow raised while Yang was just confused beyond belief. He then looked to SSSN to see the exact same reactions. The last that he looked at were the headmasters and teachers and he saw that Ozpin was mid sip in his coffee while looking at him with a knowing sense of subtle pride while Goodwitch had the same look as Yang. Ironwood on the other hand was looking at him as if he was being evaluated and all of the staring was starting to make Jaune uncomfortable.
"You did your thing again Jaune." Nora said. Jaune raised an eyebrow at her and the rest of them and couldn't help but have a wave of confusion overtake him.
"So?" Jaune asked while shrugging. "You guys take down creatures of Grimm on a daily basis. This shouldn't be anything new." Nora giggled at this while no one said a word.
"Well given that you basically said everything that your character said right after you seems to have resonated with all of them." Ren added, thinking why this would be a shock to all of the others.
"Well, lets keep playing and see where this goes." Jaune said and took the remote while pressing play.
Ensemble:
Here comes the General!
Jaune:
Rise up!
Sun/Neptune/Sage
What?
Ensemble:
Here comes the General!
Jaune/ Sisters/Women:
Rise up!
"You know the women in the background really make this part really stand out." Nora chimed in while Pyrrha agreed wholeheartedly.
Sun/Neptune/Sage:
What?
Ensemble:
Here comes the General!
Jaune/Sisters:
Rise up!
Sun/Neptune/Sage
What?
Company:
Here comes the General!
Jaune:
What?
Ironwood:
And his right-hand man!
Company:
Boom!
The video ended with Jaune and Ironwood addressing the crowd in front of them, their stature and charisma to boost their troop's morale was exponential and the two of them also had smiles that showed determination, that they actually had a chance in the war they were fighting in. The video went back to the accursed loading screen that was considered Nora's nemesis. Groans from team JNPR were apparent while the rest of them were still silent as to what happened.
"That one was really good. Showed the beginning of the war and what our roles are in it." Jaune said to Ren, who looked a little downtrodden and Jaune knew that is was because of his character's actions. "I'm sure things will turn for the better Ren, maybe we'll get some insight on him later?" Ren sighed a bit but nodded in response.
"YOU GUYS KNEW THAT ABOUT HIM?!" JNPR jumped when they heard the shrill voice of the heiress. They turned to their friends who were still wigged out by Jaune's hypothetical plan and Nora's response was dismissively waving her hand.
"You guys are still on that? Jeez guys get with the times." Nora said While Pyrrha smiled at Jaune.
"That was certainly a revelation to say the least." Ozpin commented and noticed that Ironwood was rubbing his chin, as if he was in deep thought. "No James." Was all Ozpin had to say and the general deflated ever so slightly.
Alrighty! One update down. Three other stories to go. Anyways, thank you for reading this latest chapter and I hope you are all excited for what comes next. And considering that the next few songs are all basically tied together, I think this calls for a quintuple feature. It will take a while given that my schedule is hectic, not to mention the oncoming wave of despair known as finals. In the meantime, drop a comment or review and as always, BE COMPASSIONATE AND BE FIERCE!
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