Second semester starts on Monday ya know the drill.
malefic,essance: Probably because I read and absolutely love that fanfic. ThePhantomScribe is a really good author.
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"Jaune Arc, Pyrrha Nikos, Nora Valkyrie and Lie Ren. From now on your team shall be known as JNPR, led by Jaune Arc." Ozpin announced followed by a round of applause, Jaune on the other hand froze up in shock.
'Me? Leader?'
~Quest Complete~
«Initiation» has been accomplished
Bonus Objectives completed
- Accomplished your own landing strategy (+1 stat point) -
- Unlocked your Aura (+1 stat point) -
- Defeated Deathstalker (+3 stat points) -
- Become a leader of your own team (+1 stat point) -
~You have gained a level~
Relationship level with Ren Lie has improved!
You are now Teammates!
Relationship level with Nora Valkyrie has improved!
You are now Teammates!
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Jaune sat down on his new bed in his team's room alone, his teammates spending their time elsewhere.
'My team...'
It held an uncomfortable weight whenever he said it. He was a leader, it would be his job to lead JNPR through the 4 years... maybe even throughout their Hunter and Huntress career if they decide to stay as a team after graduation.
'Before I can lead, I need to be an equal. Status'
Name: Jaune Arc
Title: Hunter in Training
Lvl: 8
HP: 127/127
MP: 150/150
Aura: 900/900
Str: 15 (+3)
Vit: 10 (+1)
Dex: 8 (+1)
Int: 5 (+1)
Wis: 15
Luk: 11
Points: 21
Money: 2650 Lien
'My WIS is on par with my STR now... the first thing I need to think about is what I want to do with my stats.' The blond pondered as he fell unto his bed with his legs still touching the room's floor.
'It would make sense to increase my STR so I can hit harder...but with a sharp sword I don't think it would matter as much. VIT perhaps? I have a shield so it would make sense and it would improve the efficiency of my «Aura Healing» skill.'
«Aura Healing» Max Lvl (Toggle)
The ability to heal and invigorate one's self using Aura.
Heals 100% of Max HP over 10 minutes in exchange for 300 Aura points every minute.
Physical strain will deplete Aura.
This ability will automatically deactivate upon reaching full HP.
'I do like going tank in MMOs, although I don't play them much. Should I go for that? No, a tank's weakness would be his inability to deal the needed amount of damage to take down a large enemy and I can't rely on my team forever. Think Jaune Think! What other roles are there? Healer, I don't know any recovery magi- MAGIC!' Jaune bolted upon the revelation. Thinking quick, the blond immediately opened up the information window of his MP.
~Mana Points (MP)~
The forgotten essence of the soul that allows miracles. MP will decrease whenever you use skills that require MP. MP can be restored through rest, items and by sleeping on a bed.
'Int, Wis'
~Intelligence (Int)~
Intelligence measures how smart you are. Raising your intelligence affects how quick you can learn, your max MP and the strength of most magic spells. Intelligence can be increased through diligent studying.
~Wisdom (Wis)~
Wisdom is how you use what you have learned. This determines how quick and well you think, whether it's analyzing or deducting. This also affects your MP regeneration. Wisdom can be increased through correct deduction.
'Magic spells, so there IS magic in the system.' Jaune knew that most 'magic' was due to Dust and Aura...but this system was showing another method, Mana. According to the system, Mana was a 'forgotten essence'. Just what is Ma-
His thoughts came to a screeching halt as he felt sharp steel press lightly against his throat. The blond raised his hands in surrender as he slowly turned to see who was threatening him. A black bow and golden eyes was all he needed to see to know who it was.
"Bl-Blake?" He stuttered out, how did she get in without him noticing? And why is she holding him at death's door? Had he done something wrong?
"How do you know my name?"
"What?"
"How do you know my name?" She repeated, the blade inching closer to his neck. He didn't feel the need to test whether fatal blows also apply to him.
"I-I don't understand. Headmaster Ozpin announced your name during the ceremony."
"Before that! I don't recall anyone telling you who I am but you shouted my name back at the temple." Jaune felt his heart beat faster at her voice. The suspecting and threatening tone it held sent shivers down the poor boy's spine but it didn't remain as he felt his mind clear at a moment's notice.
'Should I tell her about it? Would she even believe me? I doubt she would believe me, if I tell her I have this weird ability then she'll just slit my throat. That's a scary thought... wait.'
"I have the ability to instantly gain knowledge. My ability activated when I saw you and the others. All I got are your names, honest." The blond half-lied hoping the assassin would buy it.
"Is that your semblance?" The dark haired girl asked, her blade not moving from it's offending position. The blond thought about asking what a semblance is but he figured that it wouldn't bode well for him if he did.
"Yes." Jaune followed before relaxing once the blade was pulled away from him, only for him to feel a pair of hands roughly run through his hair.
"Keep this a secret and I'll keep your semblance a secret, got it?" It wasn't a bargain, it was a threat. Jaune nodded before the B of RWBY walked out the room, peeking outside before fully coming out and leaving the blond alone once again.
Jaune wiped the sweat on his forehead before plopping down unto the bed once more.
"Not even a week into school and someone already hates me." Jaune whispered to himself before feeling his eyes close, it didn't matter that he slept in his battle outfit for the system always made sure he was invigorated when waking up.
'Why was she so hostile?' Were the last words that ran through his head before his consciousness drifted off.
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~Ruby Rose~
Relationship: Friend/Fellow Leader
~Pyrrha Nikos~
Relationship: Friend/Partner
~Ren Lie~
Relationship: Friend/Teammate
~Nora Valkyrie~
Relationship: Partner of the Great Sloth Republic
~Weiss Schnee~
Relationship: Acquaintance
~Yang Xiao Long~
Relationship: Little Sister's Friend
Jaune read through his social bonds. It had been a week since his confrontation with Blake and both of them had been ignoring each other and because of that the blond had yet to form a social bond with the assassin.
'If I form a social bond with her, I would have access to her information... what am I thinking!' Jaune mentally slapped himself for even thinking of invading someone's privacy.
'What's up with this social bond system anyway? It said that if I raised a relationship high enough I may get a reward...does that mean I have to date them?' The blond slammed his head unto the table in response to the stupidity of his question. The books on the table slightly shaking upon impact.
-1 HP
"Jaune you okay?" He heard his partner call out from the other side of the table. Jaune whipped his head up and chuckled nervously.
"I am fine, just thinking of stupid things." He finished with an awkward smile but the redhead's concerned gaze remained. For the past week, she has always seen their blond leader staring off into space and in deep thought and everytime they asked what was wrong he always shrugged it off before going back to his thoughts. Even in classes he remained passive, often getting caught by the teacher.
It made Pyrrha swell up in concern but even more in dejection. Did he not trust his team? She was his partner but even she had no clue what was going on in his head.
'No, it's only been a week. He'll open up as time goes on.' The redhead rationalized. Jaune had struck her as the introvert type who is trying to break out, and she would be there when he finally does. For now, she'll just focus on supporting him.
"Hey Pyrrha, is there a way to get access to the Emerald Forest?" The Mistralian turned towards her partner with an eyebrow raised?
"What for?"
"Just curious." The blond shrugged but she didn't fail to notice the nervous tone in his voice. Was he planning on going to the forest? What for?
"Well, maybe if you ask permission from a teacher maybe you can." The redhead answered, her tone also unsure.
"...that won't do." She barely heard him whisper before he stood up and headed off to the shelves, presumably to get a book.
Jaune had yet to figure out what exactly Mana is.
Granted he hadn't really dedicated an entire day to research, only doing some light reading in between classes or hang outs still he would have hoped to find at least a mention of the word in one of the Aura textbooks but he had failed. The most prominent result of his research only being the fact that he now knew what semblances are.
"Observe"
«Book: Aura - Volume II (Modern application of Aura)»
Author: Vern Greenfield
Rarity: Common
"No summary..." Jaune whispered to himself before turning his eyes to another book and whispering another command.
«Book: Aura - Volume III (Theories of the Soul)»
Author: Vern Greenfield
Rarity: Common
"Still no summary." The blond sighed before checking his skill list and opening up the Observe skill.
«Observe» Lvl 16 (Active)
Allows the user to gather quick information about objects, situations and people.
Lvl 10 Bonus: Allows user to see more obscure characteristics.
Lvl 15 Bonus: Extra information for all types of equipment
'How many books will it take me to level up this skill.' He thought tiredly, reading textbooks was never really his strong suite and even just observing them caused him to die of boredom. He was glad his class got cancelled due to a Dust accident in the nearby classroom but he would rather not waste time idling.
'Skills'
«Aura» Max Lvl (Toggle)
«Aura Healing» Max Lvl (Toggle)
«Gamer's Body» Max Lvl (Passive)
«Gamer's Mind» Max Lvl (Passive)
«Complete Block» Lvl 1 (Passive)
«Mana Mastery» Lvl 1 (Passive)
«Observe» Lvl 16 (Active)
«Sword Mastery» Lvl 9 (Passive)
«Shield Mastery» Lvl 3 (Passive)
'Mana Mastery'
«Mana Mastery» Lvl 1 (Passive)
The ability to manipulate Mana
Strengthens other Mana attribute spells.
'Manipulate Mana...' The blond idly wondered before bringing his hand up in front of him. Checking both sides and realizing no one can see him, the blond released a breath to relax himself and closed his eyes.
'The forgotten essence of the soul... it's similar to Aura in the sense that it's a product of the soul.' Jaune thought as he felt something warm cover his arm.
+1 Wisdom
Opening his eyes, the blond saw his arm slightly glowing in a pale blue color.
'Of course Mana is blue, why not.' Jaune smiled to himself at amusement and excitement the cliche RPG trope but his smile quickly faded as the blue glow left his hand.
-52 HP
"Ugaah!"
-3 HP
And hit him directly in the face, the force of the blast enough to knock him over and cause his head to hit the shelf behind him. The pale blue smoke slowly dissipated in the air as Jaune cupped his face with both of his hands in pain.
~Through a special action, a skill has been created~
«Skill #1» Lvl 1 (Active)
Releases a bolt of Mana from the palm that explode upon contact.
MP Cost: 20 MP
Spell type: Mana
"Jaune!" Pyrrha skidded on the floor to a stop before running towards her injured partner.
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ZeroMGA,Kyranol1 and THEREADINGADDICT got it right!
It seems that the confrontation seemed a little bit weak, even for me. I was never really good with the emotional stuff, much prefer actions and shizz.