Son of a Conqueror
Chapter 8 Let the week come
6 years ago
Iskandar stood at the top of one of the towers of his castle looking out over his Kingdom. The moon loomed over head while the city's bright lights shined out all around. Iskandar smiled at the sight of the Kingdom. The large city before him was amazing to look at. Iskandar had to admit that the world he was in had some interesting technology and its own strange version of Magic. Still Iskandar had to admit this world certainly had its difficulties with the Grimm around. Iskandar found the Grimm a minor threat to him. Grimm really were nothing but sad little creatures pointlessly trying to kill mankind. He could see from each time the beasts met his soldiers; they would be destroyed in an instant. Still though the fear people had of them was strange. 'Must be because they are so used to Grimm dominating most of the world.' Iskandar thought turning to look to his left where he saw Jaune sitting on the railing his legs hanging off the side staring up to the night sky.
"Something on your mind?"
Iskandar asked crossing his arms over his chest leaning back against the wall smiling at Jaune.
"Nothing really, I just wondering, maybe someday I should go off and look for my family."
Jaune said surprising Iskandar. His arms fell to his side turning from Jaune cupping his chin in though. 'I see so he never gave up the hope to see them.' Iskandar thought before looking back to Jaune.
"I guess there isn't anything wrong with that, but you're only 12 years old, I can't exactly send you out on your own yet, I would look like a bad parent. At least not in the eyes of the people of this world."
Iskandar said only for Jaune to look at him in confusion.
"I wasn't asking to leave now; I still have training and studies to do with you and everyone." Jaune said throwing his arms up only to wobble some about to fall from the tower before catching himself. He took a deep breath before looking back to Iskandar. "I said someday I should leave not now, I still have some work to do before I leave. Also, I want to head to Beacon academy someday to become a Huntsman."
Jaune said getting a nod from Iskandar who missed him almost fall.
"Well for this Beacon you still have a long way to go what another 5 or 6 years before you attend. I guess if you leave 2 years before going to Beacon you would have the time to try and find your family, but that is up to you."
Iskandar said getting a smile from Jaune.
"I'll stay for another 4 years training and studying with you, then I'll go out searching for my family. After that I'll become one of the greatest Huntsman the world has ever seen!"
Jaune cheered shooting to his feet throwing his hands over his head letting his voice echo over the city. Iskandar stared in slight surprise before smiling widely at Jaune and letting out a loud joyous laugh.
"That's the spirit! If you really want to do this then I'll see to it that you become such a Huntsman! No I will make you a hero for this world to admire!" Iskandar cheered back at Jaune his voice booming out. "This will be more than just you reaching your goals, this will also be your trial to prove you will be my successor!"
Iskandar shouted swinging his hand out clapping Jaune on the shoulder only to knock him from the tower. Jaune and Iskandar were laughing joyously till they realized what happened. Iskandar quickly looked over the railing watching Jaune fall from the castle tower before getting caught by a scythe shooting out from one window. Kin stuck his head out the window looking up to Iskandar.
"Really, you did it again!"
Kin shouted only for Iskandar to chuckle at him with a shrug. Jaune just laughed joyously before thanking Kin as he pulled him into the castle. Iskandar just sighed in relief before looking out over the city again. 'It would be foolish to keep him here forever. He will need to learn of the world on his own sooner or later.' Iskandar thought with a knowing smile before the thought of him maybe being at Beacon with Jaune when he got there.
Present day
Jaune got back to his room after his sparing match with his father only for Pyrrha to lecture him for his actions. Pyrrha had been one of the people woken up by Jaune and his father's fight having been one of the first to watch it. Pyrrha did admit that she found the fight amazing saying she never expected to see such a battle before. Ren and Nora had no real problem with the fight other than Ren complaining about being woken up so early. Nora quipped that Ren was just acting like a sloth, being lazy and such. It got a laugh out of Jaune as he and Nora had dubbed Ren the sloth Ninja. Pyrrha had laughed at their little joke while they all went about their early morning getting ready for the day. After that they all went out to get breakfast being joined by team RWBY who had also seen Jaune's fight with his father. They had woken up to the sound of the fighting and ran over to JNPR room looking out the window with Pyrrha and Nora watching the match.
Yang talked about how much she really wanted to have a fight with Jaune saying she should be able to take him on. Jaune laughed at this saying he would be more than willing to fight her believing it would be a great fight. After they all got breakfast and lounged about before class their day had gone by quickly. At the end of the day they had class with some speedster of a man who zipped around the class room talking a thousand words a second. The class was interesting if you could follow the teacher which very few could. The rest of the day after that was quite with Nora and Jaune messing around talking about his father and his fight. Ren and Pyrrha just watched from the side smiling happily at them. After that they went to sleep. The next day Jaune woke up early again only this time doing his normal exercise then a simple sparing match with one of the soldiers from the Hetairoi. Again, the day had gone by quickly with the last class of the day being on dust.
Sadly, to say they didn't get to do anything with dust in the class that day so Jaune and Nora were disappointed having wanted to make some explosions. Ren and Pyrrha both noted to keep Jaune and Nora under watchful eye in that class from then on. The next day was fun seeing as they got to have strategy class with Iskandar. Interesting enough it was Professor Port who arranged for it seeing as he was supposed to be teaching again but gave the class to Iskandar instead. Jaune sat in class smiling down as his father stood before everyone a large table in the center of the room with a hologram of a battle Jaune new very well. Behind Iskandar stood Waver with a calculated stare over the class.
"Alright class I hope you all are ready to learn!" Iskandar cheered and surprisingly half the students cheered back. Jaune just laughed at this seeing as in the last 4 days most of the students had become very fond of his father. Jaune just smiled shaking in his seat happily. Beside him Nora was doing the same watching to see what Iskandar was going to show the class. "Now Class, I will be depicting a battle from a war a very, very long time ago."
Iskandar said waving to Waver to turn off the lights. The class all shared a slightly confused look but figured they would stay quiet and listen. Though one student raised his hand. It was the boy named Cardin who had questioned Iskandar the first day of classes about what value strategy was.
"Hey I thought you were going to teach us about battle plans and stuff, not history."
Cardin said smugly with a cocky smirk on his face. Iskandar turned to his thoughtfully with a knowing smile.
"Mr. Winchester, history is full of great battles that were used in war. These battles are where you will see strategy in use and how many failed and many more succeeded." Iskandar said making Cardin's smirk fade away as he huffed turning from him. The class just stared interested in Iskandar's method of teaching wondering how he would show them the battles. "Now, I learned how to use this amazing little table here to depict these battles for you. Many of you may wonder if these battles happened seeing as they aren't recorded in history but believe, these battles are real."
Iskandar said surprising the class who all got excited to see this battle. Iskandar typed into the table hitting several symbols letting the hologram show 300 men in old like armor with large circular shields and spears. Jaune heard Pyrrha hum as she leaned forward looking down at the hologram. Jaune chuckled at this leaning towards her.
"How does it feel to see another Spartan?"
Jaune asked getting a confused look from Pyrrha only for him to point back down to the hologram. The holo Spartans all stood at the end of a narrow path on the edge of a cliff with one side facing the ocean. The Spartans stood facing a huge army far greater than its own forces. The class watched as Iskandar describe the battle in the hologram. He spoke of how the 300 Spartans held back a force of Persians who out number them 7 to 1. Many of the students asked who the Spartans and Persians where only for Waver to speak up from behind Iskandar.
"The Spartan's can be seen as the precursor to Vacuo, and the Persians could be Mantle before Mantle existed."
Waver lied, Jaune knew the battle was from Iskandar's world but still it's one of the best battles to learn about. Jaune was amazed at how easily Waver had learned all Remnants' history so quickly. Some students didn't believe it was real but Waver easily waved them off saying it is only natural to doubt them when no one knows of the battles. He told them that even if something isn't recorded you could still find traces of it in history and tales from the people who ancestors fought in those battles. Students still felt skeptical but stayed silent letting Iskandar continue. In truth, the students had to admit that the battle was indeed something to admire with how the Spartan's fought and the strategy they used. After the battle was finished being shown Iskandar went on to point out why the Spartans had held for so long and they defeat.
Many students were surprised at the fact that 300 people had lasted so long against a force so much greater than them. Still the Spartan's defeat had come as a shock to the class seeing as they had hoped for them to win. At the end the class was amazed from Iskandar's class and disappointed when class was over.
"Now, with that you may leave. Before you go know that this class won't simply be you sitting in this stuffy room every day!" Iskandar cheered surprising the class. "See I will arrange for the class to have proper mock battles for you to learn from experience and practice how formulate proper strategies!"
Iskandar exciting the class as they all left to get on with their day. Jaune and his team finished up packing leaving the class Jaune and Nora waving happily to Iskandar who just waved back. When Jaune and his team got back to their dorm Nora went on and on about Iskandar's class happily bouncing on her bed. Jaune just laughed at her excitement glad to see she enjoyed it so much. Pyrrha though came up to her patting a hand on his shoulder.
"Jaune, can I ask you something?" Pyrrha said getting a nod from Jaune. She smiled at him before sitting down next to him. "You said I was a Spartan in class, why did you say that?"
Pyrrha asked only for Jaune to tilt his head to the side with a small smile.
"Because Pyrrha, you're like the Spartans. I mean your armor, your fighting style, even how strong everyone says you are. You're a modern Spartan so I was only pointing that fact out."
Jaune said with a smile noticing that Pyrrha wilted a little when Jaune mentioned how people spoke of her. She didn't say anything but Jaune was confused by her behavior only to be distracted by Nora who jumped up in front of them.
"Oh, Jaune, Pyrrha tomorrow we will have our first combat class! Who do you think we'll be fighting?!"
Nora asked excitedly getting a smile from Jaune. He gave a sideward glance to Pyrrha who just smiled back at his partner. He wanted to ask what was wrong with her but felt he shouldn't pry. He then went on to talk with Nora saying he didn't know who they would fight hoping to face a proper opponent who could match them. Afterwards Jaune and his team all went to bed for a good night's rest. The next morning Jaune woke just as early as always going through his morning exercise and sparing match again. Afterwards Jaune went back to his room his team woke, and they went on to get breakfast. The rest of the day up to combat class was uneventful. When they got to class all the students had changed into their combat attire all of them giddy for a good fight. Jaune and his team all sat down behind team RWBY who all seemed more than ready for class. Ruby and Yang just bounced giddily in their seats ready for a fight. Yang turned around looking to Jaune with a smile.
"So Jaune, you think you and I will get to go at it?"
Yang asked getting a toothy grin from Jaune.
"If so I would love to test your might."
Jaune said happily getting a chuckle from Yang. Ruby just smiled looking back to Jaune.
"Yeah well I really want to see all the weapon's everyone will have!"
Ruby gushed getting a laugh from Jaune only for Yang to pull Ruby's hood over her head.
"Really Ruby your obsession with weapons is weird."
Yang joked only for Ruby to swat her hand away glaring at her sister. While this went on Glynda Goodwitch walked into the room with Iskandar surprising everyone.
"Good afternoon, class!" Glynda called drawing everyone's attention as Yang and Ruby's went silent. "Today will be your first day of combat class so I will go over the rules. But before that I will let you all know that if any of these rules are broken, me or Professor…" Glynda paused to let out a sigh. "Professor Iskandar will reprimand you severely for breaking the rules. Am I under stood."
Glynda said her eyes narrowing at the class getting nods from everyone. She nodded at them and went on to name off the rules. Most of which were simple and easy to follow. If your opponent's aura hit the red do not continue the fight, if your opponent submits do not continue the fight, if your opponent gets knocked out of the ring it's your win. Simple stuff like that, there was also a warning for anyone who tried to specifically try to harm another student when their aura was depleted they would face sever consciences. Seemed the fights were meant to be tamed and civil or as civil as a fight could be. Once Glynda was done with all that she prepared to call on students to fight. Everyone stayed silent in anticipation hoping to be the first to fight.
"Will Jaune Arc and Pyrrha Nikos' come to the ring?!" Glynda called surprising Jaune and Pyrrha. The two shared a look before Jaune smiled and stood up quickly jumping down into the ring not ever caring to take the stairs. Glynda shot him a glare for that before shaking her head watching Pyrrha come up behind him. "Alright, now even though you two are on the same time I don't want to see either of you slacking. This is a spar so you must forget that you are teammates."
Glynda said getting a nod from Jaune and Pyrrha. He turned to his father who stood off to the side with a knowing smile. Jaune figured his father had set this up, and Jaune was more than happy about it. Jaune and Pyrrha both made their way to one side of the ring as it lifted 2 feet off the ground.
"You heard the professor Pyrrha. Don't give me any slack; I want you to fight me seriously. If you don't you'll lose."
Jaune said cheerfully surprising Pyrrha. She stared in surprise for a second before a smile formed on her face.
"You better not hold back either."
Pyrrha said happily drawing her weapons, Milo and Akoúo. Jaune drew Damocles sliding his feet apart holding his blade before him ready for the match to start. Pyrrha had to admit, she hasn't fought someone who seriously thought they could beat her in a long time. Jaune was the first person in years to come to fight her and seriously believe he could beat her. She would admit, she thought he might have a decent chance at beating her after seeing him spar with his father. The lights in the stands dimmed as Glynda set up the rings force field to protect the stands.
"Are both combatants ready?" Glynda asked getting nods from both students before taking a deep breath and hitting a button on her scroll. "Begin!"
Glynda called as the aura meters overhead flashed signaling the start of the fight. Pyrrha moved to meet Jaune only for him to close the distance between them in an instant. Pyrrha stared in shock for a second before lifting her shield stopping his sword. Jaune smiled at this quickly shifting his footing pushing a leg forward between Pyrrha's. He quickly grabbed the edge of her shield pulling her forward. She was surprised by the move feeling as he locked her legs in place with his own. She quickly flipped Milo in how to slash at Jaune only for him to slash at her with his sword. She blocked it with her blade in a reversed grip. Jaune quickly used this chance and hooked his sword under her arm. He then pulled back falling taking her with him falling onto his back rolling, planting his foot into her gut and threw her overhead.
She was shocked by the move before righting herself in air landing back on the ground on her feet. She didn't stop there quickly shooting forward back towards Jaune. He smiled lifting himself up doing a hand stand before pushing off the ground jumping into the air over Pyrrha. She shifted Milo into a rifle taking aim at Jaune in air. She fired off 5 rounds only for Jaune to deflect all of them with quick slashes. He hit the ground landing on his feet leaning back some. Pyrrha took this as her chance hoping to knock Jaune off balance. She shot forward at him shifting Milo into a spear to give her some more space. She thrust Milo out aiming to hit Jaune in the chest. Only he just let his body lean back sliding his left foot behind him just dodging Pyrrha's attack. The tip of her spear came within an inch of hitting him before stopping so he could bat it away with his sword.
He quickly shifted his footing again spinning on his heels pushing his sword against the shaft of Pyrrha's spear. He held her spear to the side making the back of its hit her in the side. She stared down in surprised having not expected him to use her own weapon against her. She quickly drew her spear back away from Jaune only giving him the chance to come at her again. He shot forward coming up into her guard not giving her any time to shift her spear back into sword form. Jaune slashed out aiming to cut Pyrrha from hip to shoulder. Only he felt something push against his sword and arm. He quickly shot a glance down to see a black energy over his bracer and sword. He was surprised by this before seeing the same glow coming from Pyrrha. He just smiled at this before tightening his grip on his sword stepping forward with a heavy stop.
He used his strength easily breaking through Pyrrha's strange power slashing into her chest. Judging from the shocked look on her face she hadn't expected him to be able to do that. He just smiled before grabbing her shield arm bringing her forward slamming his forehead into hers. She was sent staggering back from the attack vision swimming a little. Jaune didn't stop there quickly slashing out again still feeling the same push this time stronger before throwing a punch hitting her square in the face. She staggered back again only this time Pyrrha jumped away from him putting some room between them. Jaune wasn't going to give her that room. He shot forward in a flash of red coming up on her slashing out with his sword. She quickly ducked under the slash spinning to knock his feet out from under him only for her leg to stop with a sharp sting against his.
She would admit his leg strength was extraordinary but sadly her failed attack ended with Jaune kicking her in the gut. She gasped as the air was knocked from her getting sent flying back against the edge of the ring. She forced herself to stand just as Jaune came back up to her in another flash. She quickly dove past him as he slashed out. She smiled as she dived slamming her shield into his back to try and force him to fall out of the ring. Only Jaune didn't as her quickly spun on his heels only staying in the ring with his heels hanging off the end. She stared in shock at this amazed by his balance before watching as he crouched bringing his sword down in a reversed grip right at her. She quickly pushed against his weapon with her semblance trying to stop it only to barley slow it down. Luckily that delay was enough for her to jump away from him. His sword hit the ground sinking into it like butter.
Pyrrha stared in shock at this only for Jaune to rip his sword from the ground just as easily as it went in. He shot forward towards her slashing out. Pyrrha just grit her teeth shifting her spear into sword form and met him. The two-traded blow for blow and from Jaune's smile he was enjoying the fight beyond belief. Pyrrha had to admit she was enjoying it all the same. The two slashed, paired and blocked each other again and again. Only Pyrrha was the one on the defensive unable to match Jaune. Yes, she was blocking his attacks and keeping up with him if barely but she was losing, she was actually losing. With one final heavy slash from Jaune she was sent flying back hitting the ground with a heavy thud before rolling onto her back panting.
"That is the end of the match Jaune Arc wins!"
Glynda called from the edge of the ring in almost shock. The aura meter above the ring red with Pyrrha's aura being red while Jaune's was still green only ¼ of the way depleted. Jaune just stood in the center of the ring not even winded before smiling at Pyrrha. He walked up to her smiling down at her as she stared up in shock at him. The entire training room was quiet, no one could say anything all shocked by what they had seen. Jaune looked down to Pyrrha who stared at him.
"I lost..." Pyrrha said getting a nod from Jaune watching a smile form on Pyrrha's face. She slowly began to laugh before standing up smiling at Jaune. "You really are strong Jaune!"
Pyrrha cheered getting a toothy grin from Jaune.
"Yes, I am!"
Jaune cheered back before looking to Glynda and his father. Glynda was in shock but calmed quickly before coughing into her hand.
"Well Class we still have quite a bit of time before class is over."
Glynda said knowing no one could do anything as amazing as what she had seen. The students all began calling down trying to get to fight next having been amazed by what they saw while all Jaune's team and team RWBY all stared in amazement at Jaune as he and Pyrrha made their way back to the stands.
End
AN/ Yep another chapter for you happy little reader people! Now I know someone is going to argue with me about making Jaune win and well I don't care Jaune is stronger in this story enough said. Also Jaune is a Psuedo- Servant with servant stats so he is as stronger than all of the RWBY cast. No arguments or argue all you want. This is only for you hardcore RWBY fans. All the Fate Fans understand me more.
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