He yawned, of course he was very discreet with that action but this class is so boring. A professor who keeps telling them about his glory-days, as if those stories would help him get any younger, or at least return his fame and glory days. His team has been okay so far, despite the weirdness Nora has showed. Other than dealing with his very noisy teammate, everything is quite good.
Nora, despite being a weird one, has shown great skill in both combat. Though her attitude could be her downfall or savior.
The black-haired boy, Ren, is very skillful as well. Even though his stamina isn't really built for long fights, his techniques can end battles in seconds. Should it last longer than he could take, he's a dead man.
Pyrrha... she's what he expected him to be. Being a world renowned fighter like him, she's capable, very. But he knew each one of them hasn't showed their cards, even he has techniques that he'd like to keep secret. Revealing them is also the same as telling your enemies what your weakness is. He's not ignorant, he knows his weakness, that's why he's training everyday to prepare himself.
No matter how many titles they give him, somewhere out there- somebody is stronger than him. Whether it'd be a criminal, a soldier, or a simple person who knows how to fight can defeat him.
The lesson is boring, thanks to the professor who's wasting time bragging his past. However, everyone was caught off guard when Professor Port ask someone to demonstrate their skills against a Boarbatusk. "Now, is there anyone skillful enough as I am to defeat a Boarbatusk one on one?" he asked, lifting up his pants. He then spotted someone, "Mister Arc, you've been quite the topic. Would you please demonstrate this students your skills?"
Great.
There's eyes all around him, some were excited, some weren't. Being a renowned fighter isn't always a good thing, sure there's the fans and the titles, and everything that comes with it, but there's also the haters. Before the Enforcers made a name for themselves, there were many strong opponents who opposed them. Only after defeating each and everyone of them did they received such grand treatment.
"Yes, sir." he answered, standing on his chair and walking to the open area, where everyone can see him.
"Mister Arc," Professor Port interrupted, just as he was about to draw his sword. "I'm pretty sure a man with skills like yours can handle an opponent with out a weapon." he's pretty sure that the Professor is kind of mad at him. Getting all the attention from the students, the older man must definitely be furious deep down. He handed his weapon and the rest gasped. None of them faced- no, tried to defeat a Grimm without a weapon.
Somebody from the crowd stood up. "Professor Port, don't you think that's a little unfair?" Pyhrra raised her voiced, she didn't know why, she just did.
For the first time he can remember, somebody stood up for him. No... he clearly remembered the time when he somebody stood up for him, he just didn't want to. Her mother. He remembered the time when his father forced him to do something, but his mother argued with his dad. Though the result didn't end the way he wanted it to, his mother stood up for him, that's something.
The Professor sighed "I want to see if the rumors are true, Miss Nikos." he said, with the slightest amount of interest towards the boy.
"Wait, so this is about you experimenting on him?!" her voiced got louder this time, and he's starting to feel conflicted.
He raised his hand "Let him do what he wants." he told her.
"But!"
He looked at her, and he nodded, reassuring her that he'll be okay. He didn't know why, maybe she reminds him of his mother, whatever the reason is, that nod he gave was the most mysterious. He just returned it subconsciously. But enough of that, for now, he faces an enemy of the dark.
Once the cage was opened the Boarbatusk wasted no time trying to kill the human in front of him. Grimm cannot think for itself but it does know when a human is armed or not, it feeds on the fear its target emits, like a lion stalking a gazel, or that's what they taught their students.
It started rolling towards him with pure recklessness, well that was given due to their inability to think, but it was fast and very dangerous. It will keep charging at you until it hits you, it doesn't think so any attempt to frighten it won't work. Or any attempt to make a move- they won't care, they'll just keep on coming, like this Boarbatusk.
He dodged it a few times until Professor Port told them something "So, this is the great Arc?" it was more of an insult than a question.
He stopped at his tracks, feet away from the Boarbatusk. It started charging towards him again, this time it's faster, he just stood there as the palm of his hand met the rolling Boarbatusk. "Woah..." the students awed, this is quite a sight for them after all.
He used his aura to shield himself, not only that, it seemed like his aura has was like a wall. The Boarbatusk kept rolling and rolling, each second going faster but it was a futile attempt. He then turned his aura into an offensive sending the Boarbatusk flying away. As it hit the wall a crack appeared, showing how much strength he put.
"That kids is how you properly use a Aura.." the Professor sighed, "It seems like Jaune here is a prodigy, like I was back then." he awkwardly laughs, "End of class." he said, exiting the room while scratching the back of his neck, mumbling something.
"And his face was like 'Oh...' and he was like-"
"Nora, that's enough." Ren said, continuing with her lunch. "I think you made it clear to everyone for the tenth time." the boy said, it was like he's stressed handling Nora but that doesn't seem to be the case. He was so used to it that it's as simple as breathing.
"Oooh! I have this dream, where there's a..."
Everyone sighed as they did every attempt they can to shut her up, and Ren constantly correcting every dream she told.
He stood up, "I do not need your sympathy back there." he whispered to Pyrrha, as he continued walking, exiting the cafeteria.
She was definitely shock, she didn't expect that coming, not one bit. She frowned, she's not about to take that without a fight. The redhead left her meal on the table and quickly followed the boy, causing quite a scene in the cafeteria. It would, everyone's eyes are on the two after all, after hearing what happen at their class it seems like the boy has another reputation earned.
As Pyrrha tried to search for the boy, she saw a Faunus with long brown rabbit ears being picked by Cardin Winchester, but there's another person beside him. A tall teenage boy, blonde hair, quite toned, wearing a white hoodie with a yellow insignia of their family on the left chest, and it hugged him perfectly. Yes, he's the person she's been looking for.
She hid for a moment, interested to see as to why would Jaune stop near Cardin when most of the time he's not talking to anyone, or socializing with them. Her range is still good enough to hear what Cardin is saying, and what Jaune was about to.
The larger boy did not notice him one bit.
He poked the back of Cardin. "What the?" he said, in a very scary voice, however, his face turned pale as he saw Jaune standing in front of him. He opened his mouth a few times, clearly trying to say something, but to no avail no words got out. His hands started to shake, as sweat was forming in his skin.
"You're a trash." he said, as people around started to watch the scene. "I broke you and you became a trash." he added "Now, you're looking for some weaker beings to vent out your weakness. Pathetic." he spat out, Cardin was shaking but at the same time curled his fist. "Let me tell you something. The woman you're harassing right now, is far stronger than you'll ever be." he finished as he look with curiosity the victim. "Trash, leave."
His mouth was shaking, he grit his teeth, but no amount of courage was shown by Cardin. In the first few weeks, Cardin Winchester has already gained the reputation of being a bully, especially against Faunus. The reason was unknown, but one thing is certain, he doesn't hate Faunus, but he despise them. That was still unsure, just rumors flying around the school.
"T-Thanks."
"Weak." he replied, causing the woman to give him a questioning face. "You're stronger than him, twice- no, ten times. Yet, you let him beat you up."
"Fighting is.."
"You're reason is irrelevant. How long has this been going?" he asked, of course he clearly meant the bullying part. The people around them still watching, causing a very uncomfortable atmosphere for the Faunus.
"Not all humans are like that." she said, "Like you. You aren't one of them." she shyly said.
"How long."
"I..."
"How you change is up to you. I did not say you should fight back, but at least have the tenacity to do so." he said, walking towards his destination, leaving a thinking girl behind.
"Wait!" she yelled, the boy glanced back. "I'm Velvet."
"Jaune." she smiled at him, he nodded and continued his walk. As soon as he vanished from the crowd, they started talking to each other, each with their own created rumor. But one thing was certain for three people, that he just saved Velvet from being bullied again. It doesn't matter if he did it in a noble or heroic way, the end result is the same.
"I can't understand you. What the hell is in your mind." a woman said in the shadows, watching as she greet her comrade walking towards her.
"He saved me." Velvet said, with a blush on her face.
The other person was clearly confused as the Faunus in front of her. First, there's her friend who currently looked like that because of him, now he saves one of hers. It just doesn't make any sense. But she's about to find out.
She appeared behind him, she watched him sat at one of the free chairs in the balcony, the hallway wasn't crowded as well since most of them are at the cafeteria.
"You saved her.." she said, walking towards him.
"No."
"Then what did you do?"
"Told the truth. I knew Cardin was going to act like that, I'm never wrong." he replied, his voice was cold, unlike the past few weeks.
"Jaune, you can tell me anything..." she sighed, sitting besides him.
"There is nothing to talk about." he said, his posture has class, like he was told to so, trained, and mastered this move.
She gave up, despite being a few weeks of knowing each other, she knew him already quite well. So, she just sat beside there, watching as the afternoon sun strikes down a warm feeling for the two of them. He was easy to predict, his actions are simply yet with class, but there's so much mystery hidden within him. The current him is like a cocoon, its true self waiting for the perfect chance to break free.
He stood up, "The only ones who are allowed to look me in the eye as I speak are those worthy." finally he walked out, where the girl was left alone.
She was baffled by what he just said. "Eye?" she mumbled, "Didn't he meant eyes?"
People gathered as an outsider walked the halls of Beacon, his face attracted every ladies out there, even the older ones.
"Hey... isn't that an Enforcer? Or at least he used to be.. like Jaune.." a boy mumbled to his group, as he noticed who that walking man is.
They followed the man, just behind him, loud enough to hear what he's saying towards the group of girls. It was obvious that some would ask if he has a girlfriend, but others asked about Jaune, being the two of them a former Enforcer in Royal Academy.
A certain redhead along with Team RWBY also noticed the crowd. So, they decided to see what's going on.
"Jaune is the heir to a prominent business conglomerate." the blonde former Enforcer said.
"Seriously?!" the others gasped, they didn't know much about the world of business after all. Schnee company is usually known among Huntsmen both graduated and trainees because of the Dust they produced. Their Dust was top quality despite the scandals the company is facing. But the Arc Company is still a mystery to most people.
"In order to prepare him for succeeding the business, apparently he's received in a vast variety of areas. I heard he's also studied the Art and Science of Ruling a Kingdom.."
They definitely misheard that last part. Or do they?
Well, what do you think?