Son of a Conqueror

Chapter 5 Family fun

9 years ago

Iskandar stood at the bow of a ship, foot planted firmly on the ships railing. Iskandar smiled widely taking a deep breath as he crossed his arms.

"Just a little further Jaune and we shall reach Sanus." Iskandar said looking down to Jaune who sat leaning back against the railing. Jaune just nodded at Iskandar looking at the sword Iskandar had given him two years ago, Iskandar just looked down to a Jaune confused. "Is something wrong?"

Iskandar asked stepping down from the railing as he knelt before Jaune. Jaune just scratched the back of his head as he rotated the sword in his hand.

"Well I've been thinking of a name for the sword sense you gave it to me and I think I finally have one."

Jaune said getting a surprised look from Iskandar.

"Oh, really well what's the name?"

Iskandar asked interested in hearing the name Jaune thought up.

"Well it took me a long time but after that story you told me, you know the one about Damocles?" Jaune asked getting a nod from Iskandar making him smile. "Well that story was a cautionary tale about power, so I figured why not calls this sword Damocles."

Jaune said getting a confused look from Iskandar tilting his head to the side while he cupped his chin.

"Are you sure you want to call it that?"

Iskandar asked not sure why Jaune choose that name for his sword. Jaune just smiled at him as he raised the sword overhead letting the sun light glint off it.

"Yeah, I'm sure, the name works. I mean you told me that story as a warning. So, I want to name the sword after it so I never forget that warning."

Jaune said smiling at Iskandar who just chuckled at him.

"That's good then." Iskandar said nodding at Jaune. 'It's good he remembers the danger of having power.' Iskandar thought with a smile as he stood up placing his hands on his hips as he looked down at Jaune. "Alright Jaune if you want to name your sword Damocles then that will be the swords name!"

Iskandar cheered happily as he clapped Jaune on the shoulder.

Present time

Jaune stood his foot planted on his desk firmly, his arms wide, a wide smile on his face. The whole class just stared in amazement at him. Peter stood in the front of the class next to Iskandar who was smiling just as wide as Jaune.

"Jaune my boy!"

Iskandar shouted throwing his arms wide as if expecting to embrace Jaune. Jaune just smiled wider at this as he quickly jumped down from his desk landing in front of the class. Jaune ran up to embrace his father. Iskandar just quickly brought an arm down, Jaune catching it with his own as the two shared a hug. To the class the display was somewhat funny seeing as Jaune was far shorter than Iskandar and only reached halfway up the man's chest. Pyrrha and Ren just sat in their seats staring in complete and utter confusion. Neither of them could understand what the hell was going on or why the King of New Macedonia was now their teacher. Nora though… well Nora was just shaking with happiness. Ren quickly grabbed hold of his childhood friend to keep her from jumping off after Jaune.

"Well now such a nice reunion but I still have class to hold though."

Peter spoke up drawing Jaune and Iskandar's attention.

"Oh he's right, get back to your seat Jaune."

Iskandar said patting Jaune on the back causing him to nod.

"True but why don't I help?"

Jaune asked smiling at Peter and Iskandar. Iskandar thought about it for a second before smiling at Peter along with Jaune.

"Why don't we let him?"

Iskandar asked clapping Jaune on the back as he smiled. Peter just looked between the two before just chuckling.

"Well why not, I was going to ask later if a student would help me with something anyways."

Peter said joyously as Jaune just threw a fist into the air triumphantly. Iskandar just smiled as the three turned to face the class only for Jaune to stop.

"Wait let my partner join us as well, she would be of great help." Jaune said getting a laugh out of Peter who nodded. "Alright Nora come on down!"

Jaune cheered causing Nora to jump up out of her seat and out of Ren's grasp as she jumped down towards Jaune. Ren just let his head hit the desk in frustration as Pyrrha pat his back lightly. Jaune caught Nora as she jumped down to the center of the class Nora giggling happily as Jaune sat her down and she gave a salute to Iskandar and Peter.

"Nora Valkyrie at your service!"

Nora cheered happily as Jaune pat her on the head. Peter saluted back to Nora as he and Iskandar turned to face the class.

"Well now that that is finished why don't we go over introductions again. Well I am Peter Port your Grimm studies instructor."

Peter greeted waving a hand towards Iskandar for him to introduce himself again as well.

"Well spoken!" Iskandar cheered before clearing his throat and turning to the class. "I am Iskandar the King of New Macedonia as well as your new strategy teacher!"

Iskandar cheered making the class all look between each other whispering about Iskandar calling himself King. The students also whispered about Jaune calling Iskandar father and the way they acted. Peter quickly stepped forward to continue speaking.

"Well class with this little turn of events I will be changing the lecture up from what I had planned originally." Peter said looking over the class waving a hand to Jaune and Nora. "These two shall assist me in a little demonstration, but first let me say something very important."

Peter said holding his hands behind his back seemingly smiling behind his giant mustache. The class seemed interested in what Peter had to say not sure what to make of the turn of events but not bothered either. Ren and Pyrrha though, well they seemed confused as to why Peter had allowed Jaune and Nora to help but they could get over that easily. Team RWBY on the other hand were just at a loss for what to say or do in the situation staring at Jaune and Nora as they just smiled in at the class.

"Alright class, tell me what is it that is the greatest threat this world knows?" Peter asked smiling at the class as they all looked at him strangely for asking such a simple question. "Well I guess you all know the answer already and that is the Grimm!"

Peter cheered walking to one side of the class throwing his arms wide. Iskandar smiled at Peter's enthusiasm chuckling at Peter.

"Now the Grimm go by many names, like demons, monsters, creatures of Darkness! But I prefer to call them prey!" Peter cheered getting nods from Iskandar, Jaune and Nora all of them intrigued in what Peter was saying. The class on the other had seemed to be losing interest quick. "You all have come here to fight the Grimm. To become Huntsman and Huntresses!"

Peter cheered waving a hand at Jaune and Nora.

"And these two volunteers will show you all what it means to be Huntsman and Huntress'!"

Peter cheered as Jaune and Nora smiled and gave each other a high five. Iskandar just smiled at this stomping his foot throwing his arms wide.

"That is amazing!" Iskandar cheered his voice booming throughout the class. "Tell me what do you have in mind?!"

Iskandar asked happily as Peter just laughed crossing his arms behind his back.

"Now why spoil the surprise." Peter said his mustache turning up as he smiled. "Why not occupy the class while I bring these two rowing students their challenge!"

Peter cheered getting a nod from Iskandar.

"With pleasure."

Iskandar said happily turning to look at the class as Peter quickly ran out of the class only to stop at the door.

"Oh, can you please get rid of that Boarbatusk for me?"

Peter asked as Iskandar nodded walking towards the cage in the corner of the room. Iskandar walked up drawing a Sparta from his waste. Iskandar walked up and stabbed into the cage causing a squeal to echo out of the cage only for it to die out. Peter nodded his thanks and ran out of the room while Iskandar just smiled and looked up the class.

"Now class I will be take over so let me ask you all one question!" Iskandar cheered as the class all shared a look not sure what was going on but looked to Iskandar ready for his question. "Tell me what strategy is?"

Iskandar asked getting confused looks from all the students not sure what to make of his question but figured they would answer. Weiss was on the one raise her hand first getting a smile from Iskandar as he waved at her.

"Strategy is a plan of action or policy designed to achieve a major or overall aim."

Weiss answered with the most text book answer anyone had ever heard. Iskandar nodded at Weiss letting her sit back down.

"Well now that is a very generic answer but a correct one." Iskandar said smiling at the class. "Now though tell me what does having a strategy entail?"

Iskandar asked looking over the class for an answer only for Pyrrha to stand up to answer Iskandar.

"Having a strategy allows a team of Huntsman and Huntress to have a plan of attack in a fight so they could take victory."

Pyrrha answered getting a smile from Iskandar.

"Very good um…"

Iskandar said only to pause when he couldn't think of a name for the girl. This surprised Pyrrha as she was surprised to hear that Iskandar didn't know her till she remembered Jaune didn't know either. This brought a smile to Pyrrha's face. Jaune just tapped his father's arm.

"Pyrrha, her name is Pyrrha Nikos."

Jaune said getting a nod from his father.

"Right thank you, well Pyrrha that was a great answer but you seem to be mistaken about something."

Iskandar said surprising Pyrrha as she tilts her head to the side.

"What might I be mistaken about?"

Pyrrha asked hoping that Iskandar would explain.

"Well Pyrrha you see you said a strategy will give you victory but that is not always true." Iskandar said surprising the class as they seemed interested in what Iskandar had to say. "You see no matter how great a plan, no matter how well thought out it is and no matter what preparations you make, no strategy will survive first contact with your enemy."

Iskandar said surprising the class as many of the students shared a look only for one kid to start laughing. Everyone in the class turned to see a young man with copper hair sitting in the front row. His legs where kicked up onto the desk as he smiled smugly at Iskandar.

"What does it matter if we have a strategy or not." The boy said arrogantly causing Jaune to glare at him. Iskandar didn't seem to mind as he wanted the boy to continue. "I mean we're fighting a bunch of mindless monsters so who cares if we have a strategy."

The boy said only for Iskandar to shake his head at him.

"What is your name young man?"

Iskandar asked as the boy just lost his smile raising a brow at Iskandar.

"My name is Cardin Winchester."

The boy said taking his feet off his desk leaning forward to look at Iskandar.

"Well Cardin, why do you say that?"

Iskandar asked only for Cardin to roll his eyes at him.

"I just said it, we're fighting mindless monsters. We don't need a strategy to fight mindless monsters like them it's just stupid."

Cardin said many of the students believing what he had said. Iskandar on the other hand didn't as he just shook his head at Cardin.

"Cardin I can understand your thought but you see, are Grimm the only enemy's Huntsman and Huntress have to face?"

Iskandar asked getting a surprised look from Cardin and the class.

"What do you mean?"

A random student asked getting a chuckle out of Iskandar.

"Come now haven't you all heard the news lately, a notorious criminal was fought off by a Huntress and one of the students here in this class." Iskandar said passing a small glance at Ruby causing her to flinch as she wilted slightly. The class didn't notice this though as they jus whispered about who the student may be. Iskandar just raised a hand stopping the classes talking. All the students went silent at this turning to Iskandar for him to go on. "Now you see Huntsman and Huntress don't just fight Grimm. They also fight criminals and some are even soldiers who fight other soldiers."

Iskandar said as he turned to look at Cardin who seemed confused by what he was saying. Iskandar was about to continue talking only for the door to the class room to get kicked open as Peter ran in.

"Sorry for the wait class but I have everything set up, please come along!"

Peter cheered with a smile waving the class to follow him. The class just looked confused only for Iskandar to start laughing.

"Well you heard him class get going!" Iskandar cheered waving the class to go on. Jaune and Nora where about to run after the class only for Iskandar to stop them. "You two should get you weapons and gear first."

Iskandar said getting a nod from the two as the quickly went to change into their combat attire.

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Jaune and Nora made their way back to the class who was now standing outside in the courtyard with a giant cage with Iskandar and Peter standing on either side of it. Jaune just smiled at the sight of his father waving as he did. Nora just jumped happily as she pointed at the giant cage.

"Oh my god Jaune, what do you think is in the cage? What do you think?!"

Nora cheered quickly jumping onto Jaune's shoulders. Jaune just chuckled at her as he looked over the cage.

"Who knows but it might be something awesome."

Jaune said making Nora happier as she hugged Jaune. The two of them walked up to Iskandar and Peter ready to face their challenge.

"Alright Jaune, Nora are you ready?" Iskandar asked getting nods from both girls as they smiled. Iskandar just chuckled happily at them turning towards Peter. "Well then let's get on with it, shall we?"

Iskandar asked Peter who just laughed and nodded.

"Take your positions please!" Peter cheered as the class all back up away from the cage while Jaune and Nora took their place across from the cage ready to face their challenge. "Now class these two shall show us what it means to be a Huntsman or Huntress!"

Peter shouted pulling a lever on the cage letting its door open allowing a giant scaly beast to walk out of the cage. The beast was at least three meters tall with large bulky legs and a long snout with rows of pointy teeth. The beast had large plates of white bone along its snout reaching up over its eyes with bright red markings running along the bone. The beast looked like a giant alligator with long barbs running along its tail. Its front legs had what look like hands with long claws on it. Jaune smiled at the sight of the beast while Nora seemed to be surprised before smiling like Jaune did. Jaune just drew his sword Damocles while Nora readied her hammer.

"Nora, are you ready?"

Jaune asked with a smile looking over his shoulder at Nora. She just smiled back at him nodding.

"You bet!"

Nora cheered making Jaune's smile grow even further as he chuckled and turned back to the beast before them. Jaune slowly slid his foot forward towards the beast closely as it growled at them. 'So, we are fighting a Mosasaur, well this will certainly be fun.' Jaune thought with a smile watching as the beast's tail swung back and forth, its hands digging its claws into the ground ready to charge them. Jaune just smiled turning back to Nora.

"Watch out for its tail and keep out of its jaws, I'll try and cut its throat open and end this quick."

Jaune said getting a nod from Nora as she smiled at him. Jaune just chuckled as the beast let out a loud ear splitting roar quickly shooting forward towards Jaune and Nora. Jaune quickly dove to the left while Nora dove to the right. The pair both dodging the beast's jaws as they snapped closed where the two once stood. The beast quickly turned towards Nora while sweeping its tail at Jaune. Jaune quickly rolled under the beast's tail while Nora swung her hammer smashing the beasts face away from her. Jaune raised his sword as he rolled slashing along the beast's tail. Both strikes caused the beast to roar in rage as it tried to strike at Jaune and Nora. Nora quickly ducked under the Mosasaur's jaws as they snapped at her. When she ducked under its attack the beast leaned forward trying to slash her with its claws. Jaune saw this quickly rolling past the beast's tail as it swept at him. Jaune quickly ran forward jumping up onto the beast's back and stabbed his blade into it causing the beast to reel its head back roaring in pain.

This saved Nora from the beast's claws. Nora saw this as her golden opportunity as she swung her hammer up smashing it into the beast making it flip backwards. Jaune yelped as he felt the beast get lifted with him on its back. He drew his blade from the beasts back, diving to the side where he hit the ground in a roll as the beast fell flat on its back with a bang. Jaune quickly got back to his feet at the end of his roll as he watched the beast roll back onto its feet as well, swinging its tail at Nora. She quickly used her hammer to flip herself over the tail dodging the strike. Jaune smiled at this quickly running forward as the beast tried to turn around fast enough to snap its jaws at him. Jaune quickly ducked under its jaws sliding along the stone ground slashing along the beast's neck leaving a deep gash. The beast howled in pain at this thrashing some as it swung its clawed hands at Jaune. He cursed at this jumping back narrowing dodging the beast's claws as one of them cut into his left arm. Jaune quickly back pedaled away from the beast joining next to Nora.

"Jaune are you ok?"

Nora asked worriedly as she saw the cut on Jaune's left arm where he bled lightly. Jaune nodded at her rotating his sword in hand.

"Looks like we win."

Jaune said with a smile as Nora turned to the beast as it tried to let out a roar only for blood to spill out of its mouth as it gurgled. Jaune slowly sheathed his blade as he and Nora watched the Mosasaur thrashed around drowning in its own blood before it fell onto the ground dead. The entire class just stood staring in shock at what they saw amazed at how quickly Jaune and Nora had dispatched the beast. Peter and Iskandar on the other hand where just clapping loudly.

"That was an amazing battle!"

Iskandar cheered with loud joyous laugh as Peter laughed alongside him.

"Indeed, it has been a long-time sense I've seen such talent and skill!"

Peter cheered ready to go on only for the bell to ring signaling classes end. Peter seemed disheartened by this as but Iskandar didn't seem to care.

"Well class that bell means we are done but if you want to stay then do, if not take your leave!"

Iskandar shouted as many students did as he said and left while a few stayed walking up to listen to more only for Iskandar to point them to Peter. The students seemed disappointed with that but they walked over to Peter who just seemed happy students would stay after. Iskandar just walked over to Jaune and Nora while Pyrrha and Ren did the same. Iskandar just walked up to Jaune his arms wide as he smiled at him.

"Jaune my boy, that was magnificent!"

Iskandar cheered as Jaune smiled throwing his arms wide just like Iskandar.

"Thank you, father!"

Jaune shouted embracing his father in a hug. Both men laughing as Nora bounced up to Iskandar.

"It was, wasn't it? Jaune was so awesome slashing stabbing and then he won!"

Nora cheered exuberantly as Iskandar laughed happily at her.

"Jaune you have quite a partner." Iskandar said letting Jaune go looking down at Nora who barely reached above his abs in height. Nora just smiled happily at Iskandar glad he liked her. "Come dear let me give you a hug as well."

Iskandar said happily only for Nora to smile widely at him quickly running up to Iskandar, wrapping her arms as far around his waist as she could and then picked Iskandar up over her head hugging him. Iskandar chuckled happily in surprise as he pat Nora's head.

"Nora please put him down."

Ren said quickly tapping Nora's arm only for Iskandar to wave Ren off. Nora did as Ren said with a slight pout only for Iskandar to ruffle her hair.

"Now don't be sad it's all ok." Island at said turning to Jaune with a smile. "You have quite the partner here Jaune. You best make her a bride, she is quite the catch!"

Iskandar cheered with a laugh as Jaune laughed alongside him.

"I'll be sure to remember that."

Jaune said not the slightest bit surprised by his father's words. Ren on the other hand just looked confused while Pyrrha and Nora blushed. Pyrrha blushed because of how easily Jaune and Iskandar talked about marriage. Nora blushed because she was embarrassed and was thinking internally about how she didn't hat Jaune but wanted Ren to be her husband. Iskandar just smiled as his laughter died turning to Ren and Pyrrha.

"Well Jaune introduce me to the rest of your team now!"

Iskandar cheered ready to meet the people who would fight alongside his son.

End

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