Son of a Conqueror
Chapter 9 Flag
5 years ago.
The wind washed over Iskandar as he stood watching Jaune training. Iskandar watched as Jaune fought Mithrenes, the two clashing with sparks. He watched as Jaune quickly dashed around Mithrenes slashing out at him. Mithrenes though just blocked, parried and thrust at Jaune with his spear. Jaune blocked a hit and slid back falling out of the dirt ring. Iskandar just clapped his hands together drawing Jaune's attention as Mithrenes bowed and faded away.
"You're improving Jaune."
Iskandar said getting a toothy smile from Jaune.
"Thank you, father."
Jaune said happily getting up to his feet dusting himself off.
"Still, if only you didn't have such a small body, you would have been able to block Mithrenes' attack and not get thrown from the ring."
Iskandar said getting a nod from Jaune.
"Yeah, but I wasn't thrown too far from the ring so I'm no longer being thrown around like a pin ball."
Jaune said with a smile getting a laugh out of Iskandar.
"True as that is, now that you sparred with Mithrenes why don't we go for a walk?"
Iskandar said getting a nod from Jaune. The two moved quickly walking out of the castle heading out towards the river. Jaune and Iskandar walked through the streets as people stopped, waving at Iskandar, some even bowing. A few children who passed by asked if Jaune would play with them only for him to turn them down sadly. The kids seemed to deflate before Jaune told them he would play with them another time making them light up. After some more walking Jaune and Iskandar came up to one of the bridges passing over the river that cut the Kingdom in two. Iskandar and Jaune leaned up against the railing looking down the river as small boats faired people and supplies down it. Jaune just smiled at this waving at some of the people. Iskandar chuckled at him before turning looking up to the setting sun.
"So what did you want to talk about?"
Jaune asked looking to Iskandar who just smiled at him.
"Nothing really, I was just felt we should watch the sun set together."
Iskandar said getting a smile from Jaune as he looked at the setting sun.
"You know, I was wondering but when you call yourself the King of Conquerors does that mean you conquered other kingdoms?"
Jaune asked surprising Iskandar only for him to take a deep breath before nodding.
"Where did this come from all of a sudden?"
Iskandar asked only for Jaune to shrug at him.
"I've been thinking about it for a couple of days now. I talked with Mithrenes about it and he told me of the wars you fought but never what happened after." Jaune said looking down at his reflection in the water of the river. "Why did you conquer other Kingdoms?"
Jaune asked only for Iskandar to scratch his chin in thought.
"For the time conquering other kingdoms was a normal thing. If you didn't conquer you were the one being conquered, so I choose to conquer. It just so happens that I was the best at conquering."
Iskandar said wondering what Jaune thought of all this. He looked to Jaune only to see him smiling fondly at his reflection.
"Then you only did what you had to for your time. I got to say I don't think I would be able to do such a thing if I was in your position."
Jaune said only for Iskandar to clap him on the back.
"Be glad then that you don't. This world is at peace, conquests and war aren't needed here. You need only think of how you're going to protect the world you live in and the people you hold dear."
Iskandar said getting a smile out of Jaune.
"You're right; I need to defend the things that matter to me. I need to become a great King who protects his land and people just like you!"
Jaune cheered getting a joyous laugh out of Iskandar who clapped Jaune hard on the back.
"That's the spirit! Here is to the next King of New Macedonia!"
Iskandar cheered alongside Jaune both taking a deep breath and letting out a loud shout as they threw a fist into the air.
Present day.
Jaune and Pyrrha sat down in the stands next to their team just as team RWBY rushed up to them. Ruby was the first to come up to Jaune her eyes sparkling.
"Jaune you are amazing!"
Ruby cheered getting a wide smile from Jaune. Yang smiled at Ruby from behind her with Blake.
"Of course I am. After all I am the son of Iskandar!"
Jaune cheered back getting a laugh from Ruby and Nora. Ren just shook his head at his leader's behavior but smiled none the less. Nora quickly jumped behind him hanging off his shoulders resting her head on top of his.
"Yeah, Jaune is the strongest ever!"
Nora cheered getting a laugh from the girls as they all fell into light chatter. The rest of class went by with all the students who got called up to try and out do Pyrrha and Jaune's fight. When class had come to an end a little less than 1/3 of the students had fought and Glynda and Iskandar had given critiques to them so they could improve. Many of the students shrank under Glynda's critiques while the ones Iskandar critiqued seemed to puff up in pride at the thought of him helping them. It was a nice contrast to watch. Students who shrank under hard hitting truth and students who found words of increment by the King who told them of what they could become.
Only Iskandar's words didn't say that he was actually doing the same as Glynda hitting the students with the truth of their short comings. The only reason they didn't see that was because Iskandar truly wanted them to improve. So when class was over Glynda and Iskandar let the students clear out to end their day on a high note. The rest of the afternoon Jaune and his team chatted with team RWBY about what the school year entailed and what they were looking forward to. Afterwards the day ended with the weekend coming and going. During the weekend Jaune trained with his team, sparing with Pyrrha whenever she asked and helping Nora eat towers of pancakes with his father. During the second week Jaune's father also informed them that when they next had his class they would be tested on how well they work as a team and if they could strategize properly.
That got the class excited as Iskandar said they would start training battles as teams. The next week went by just like the first only Jaune didn't get a chance to fight in combat class which was disappointing. But he enjoyed watching all the other students fight. With the second week finished and the third week coming to a start all the students had been looking forward to Iskandar's class. So when it came around the students were all shaking in anticipation as Iskandar led the class to a large field?
"Alright class I know you all must be wondering why we are here!" Iskandar's voice rang out over the students making them go silent. "You see I felt simply showing you old battles and telling you about strategy wouldn't be enough for you to understand just how important strategy is. So I worked alongside Professor Ports, Goodwitch and the headmaster in having this area set up for you."
Iskandar said waving a hand to the large area they found themselves in. The area was like a miniature forest with tree's hills and large clearings. A student quickly raised his hand to ask a question. Iskandar pointed at him making the student beam.
"What is this field supposed to be used for?"
The student asked getting a wide toothy grin from Iskandar.
"Well I'm glad you asked! This field is where we will have out first match of Capture the flag!"
Iskandar cheered surprising many of the students only for Jaune to smile at him. Pyrrha and Ren quickly looked to him.
"Capture the flag? Isn't that a game?"
Ren asked only for Jaune to tsk him waggling his finger at his teammate.
"Ren, how could you say such a thing? Capture the flag is more than a game, it's a great test to see how well a team works together when they have an objective to either capture or defend."
Jaune said just as Iskandar spoke up again silencing the class.
"Now, I know many of you may question this but hear me out. You see the way these matches of capture the flag will work are very simple. One team will be set as the defenders with their flag hidden somewhere in the forest. The second team will be the attackers whose job is to capture the flag." Iskandar said before smiling at the class. "The rules of the match are simple; the defending team wins if they defeat the attack team. The attacking team wins if they either defeat the defending team or capture the flag. Very simple really."
Iskandar said only for someone to chuckle. Jaune turned to see the Cardin kid.
"So basically you want us to play this stupid game. Please how are we going to learn anything form something as idiotically simple as this?!"
Cardin shouted making Jaune glare at him only for Iskandar to smile at him.
"So, you don't think this will help? Well I'm sorry to hear that, how about you and your team go first as the defenders. You can pick any of the other teams here as your opponent."
Iskandar said waving a hand to the students many of them really wanting to get picked. Others have doubts just like Cardin. Cardin simply looked over all the students before smirking as he quickly pointed at Jaune and his team. Jaune just raised a brow at this. He turned to his team who just shrugged at him. Nora just stood behind Jaune smiling.
"Can we break his legs?"
Nora asked getting a small chuckle from Jaune. Iskandar just stood at the front of the class scratching his beard.
"Are you sure you want them to be the first team you fight?"
Iskandar asked getting a smug look from Cardin.
"Of course, what you afraid your son is going to lose?"
Cardin said arrogantly getting a small glare from Iskandar before he smiled and looked to Jaune.
"Well than Jaune, you and your team are the attackers. Do enjoy this battle!"
Iskandar cheered with a wide smile. Jaune just smiled back before looking to his team.
"You heard him, let's get ready."
Jaune said with a smile before turning looking at Cardin who just smiled smugly at him. He gave a half smile that made Cardin grit his teeth and glare. 'I'm going to have fun with this.' Jaune thought following his team as they all quickly moved getting their gear.
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Jaune and his team came up into one corner of the large mock forest.
"Alright, are both teams ready?!" Iskandar's voice rang out as the class all stood up with Iskandar on the roof of one of the buildings nearby. Iskandar planted his foot on the edge of the roof smiling looking down to the field where he could see everything. The students all around looked down as well to see team CRDL on the far left in the small forest of the arena and team JNPR on the far right. The center area of the field had a large clearing with a large stone hill on the far side. "Begin the match!"
Iskandar shouted signaling both teams to get moving. Jaune just smiled as he turned to Nora and Ren.
"Ren, I want you to scout. Stick to the tree's and watch for the defenders vanguard. If you see anything just send a message through your scroll." Jaune said pointing up to the tree's getting a nod from Ren. "Nora, keep behind me and Pyrrha with your grenade launcher and give fire support."
Jaune said getting a toothy grin from Nora and a salute.
"You got it captain!"
Nora cheered happily clapping her grenade launcher in hand. Jaune turned to Pyrrha with a smile.
"You and I are vanguard, so let's tear their team apart!"
Jaune said happily getting a smile from Pyrrha who just nodded at Jaune. Jaune and Pyrrha took to charging through the tree's while Ren quickly jumped up over head of them. Nora stayed right behind Jaune and Pyrrha as they took the fastest route through the forest charging straight ahead. Jaune kept an eye out around him looking over the area alongside Pyrrha waiting for something to happen. It didn't take long for them to reach the first clearing in the trees. Just as they did thought Jaune's scroll went off from Ren sending a message. Jaune slid to a stop along side Pyrrha and Nora.
"Nora, fire straight ahead."
Jaune ordered getting a wide smile from Nora who quickly took aim with her grenade launcher and fired 6 shells into the forest. The moment the first grenade went off they heard a loud shout signaling Nora hit. Jaune smiled at this drawing his sword rotating it in his hand as Pyrrha shouldered Milos in rifle form. Ren jumped back down from the tree's right beside them.
"They all charged in, it seems they left their flag undefended."
Ren said just getting a smile from Jaune.
"Figures as much, Ren you and the others take to the tree's and find the flag. I'll hold their team."
Jaune said never taking his eyes off the tree line. Ren shot Jaune a surprised look before Pyrrha spoke up.
"You got it Jaune."
Pyrrha said with utmost confidence. Ren stared at her for a second before a small smile formed on his lips before turning away.
"You should circle around from the outside on separate sides, that way if they spilt to intercept us they'll be divided."
Jaune said getting a nod from his teammates who all quickly split. Nora moved with Ren to the left while Pyrrha dashed to the right. Just as they did this all of team CRDL shot out from the tree line towards them. Jaune smiled and dashed forward in a flash of red and gold. His sword quickly coming up to Cardin who stared wide eyed and shocked before growling and swing his mace. Jaune's sword crashed with the mace with a loud clang sending the mace flying back. Jaune smiled at the shocked expression on Cardin's face as his arm was flung behind him. Jaune quickly shifted on his heels slashing out to his right at Cardin's blond teammate who tried to thrust his arming sword at him.
Jaune easily parried the strike while ducking as Cardin's blue haired teammate tried to hit him with his halberd. Jaune quickly turned spinning on his heels coming up into the blue haired boy's guard and slammed his elbow into his face. The boy reeled back in pain clutching his nose. Jaune saw a flash to his side and quickly leaned back doing a back flip lifting his foot and kicking out. His foot hooked into one of two swords knocking it into the air as Jaune dodged the fourth of Cardin's teammates. The sword Jaune kicked went sailing over head behind the boy as he yelped in surprise and pain.
Jaune came back to his feet smiling at the four boys who all just glared at him. Cardin took to the front stomping a foot hard on the ground as he swung his mace with both hands in an over the head strike. He slammed his mace as hard as he could into the ground creating a large explosion that sent out a wide cone blast towards Jaune. He just smiled at this, moving forward towards the blast jumping over it in one easy bound. Cardin stared in shock barely bringing his mace back up to try and block. Jaune slashed out his sword clipping Cardin in the shoulder while knocking him off to the side.
Jaune hit the ground with his left shoulder rolling sideways in barrel roll. He came back to his feet quickly and closed in back on the blue haired halberd used. The boy fumbled his halberd but still blocked Jaune's first slash but failed to block the 20 extra slashes. The final slash landed right under the boys chin lifting him into the air. Jaune quickly spun round house kicking the boy in the side sending him flying away. Iskandar's voice rang out over the field.
"Sky Lark's Aura has hit the red; he is eliminated from the match!"
Jaune smiled at this before spinning on his heels sliding back some as he stared down the remaining members of team CRDL. Cardin just growled in frustration before a look of realization hit him. His head quickly wiped around staring at the clearing. He grits his teeth and balled a hand into a fist before glaring at Jaune.
"Russel! Dove! Get back to the flag, his team is heading for it!"
Cardin barked surprising both boys, before they quickly turned and ran back into the forest. Jaune just nodded lightly at this with a smile. 'So this is why he was picked to be a team leader. He thinks pretty well, shame he's too much of a hot head.' Jaune thought quickly rotating his sword in hand. Cardin just glared at him flexing his hand around his mace's grip before bringing it up before him. Jaune raised a brow at this wondering what the boy was up to before smiling. Cardin charged forward swinging his mace out for Jaune's head. He quickly ducked under the strike before coming back up thrusting his sword into Cardin's chin.
Cardin though turned with his swing barely dodging the strike staring wide eyed in shock before glaring. Cardin moved to try and grab Jaune's arm and lock it against his side. It worked if only for a moment as Jaune turned coming face to face with Cardin reaching up with his left hand grabbing hold of Cardin's mace. Jaune slammed his forehead into Cardin's dazing the boy before turning as Cardin let go of his arm letting Jaune twist his mace out of his hand. Jaune then kicked out tripping Cardin and watched as he fell onto his back with a heavy thump before bringing the mace down on top of Cardin. Jaune expected an explosion having wanted to roast the boy only to watch the mace break the boy's armor.
Iskandar's voice rang out again over the field.
"Cardin Winchester has been eliminated, and Pyrrha Nikos has eliminated Russel Thrush and captured the flag. The win goes to team JNPR!"
Jaune smiled at this nodding before looking down to Cardin who just laid on the ground staring up in shock. Jaune went to offer the boy a hand only for him to smack it away glaring at him. Jaune didn't say anything as the boy quickly lifted himself from the ground gripping his broken chest piece. Jaune watched the boy walk away hanging his head in shame. Jaune just sighed shaking his head at Cardin. 'He has far too much pride for his own good.' Jaune thought before turning to see his teammates coming back towards him holding the flag over head. He just smiled at this before passing one last glance towards Cardin and his team. Jaune watched them walk away as Cardin sent one last glare his way.
Jaune really didn't care for that and just hoped Cardin wouldn't cause problems for him.
End
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