I'm really sorry for not posting this earlier guys I got a bad case of writer's block during the holidays so that is why I haven't finished earlier but hopefully during the summer I could catch up on both stories that I'm working on. So I hope you enjoy this chapter this will be a sort of teaser for the next one. Now then unto the show.

Chapter 3.5 Prelude to battle

It was almost midnight at the Schnee Manor there was almost no sign of activity inside the halls of the grand mansion as the master of the house has already retired the servants to their quarters for the night. But in these empty halls the sound of quiet footsteps echo softly across the halls. Those footfalls belong to Jaune Arc the faithful servant of the Schnees. His walk came to a halt as he face a steel door with no logical way to open as where the door knob should be has been replaced with a mark of a snowflake.

The door and more importantly what lies behind has been a subject of speculation for the servants of the house. Some claims were very tame like it being a personal lounge for Jaune, while others thought it was an interrogation room or torture room for anybody who dare cross the Schnees, and even some have thought that its purpose was more on the risqué side though this idea originated mostly from the maids of the manor. Many have asked the butler as to what purpose does the secret room serve but always received the same answer that kind of information was classified.

He placed his palm on the seal and suddenly it gave off a dim glow, and as the seal stopped glowing the door swung open revealing nothing but darkness, but as Jaune enter the room light instantaneously flooded the chamber revealing huge shelves lined with weaponry of different variety. It was the personal armory of the Schnee Family housing all of the weapons that the Schnee family has amassed over the years with the exception of Weiss' Mrytanester as she stores it in her own room.

The blonde browsed through the shelves to look for the gear that he wanted for the battle that he would inevitably face tomorrow.

He looked at the video that was recorded in the dust refining plant where his two would be opponent's slaughtered Geist soldiers like they were mere grunts. The two seemed to be adept at speed, catching their opponents off guard and striking them quickly. The one with the bow had the ability of creating a stream copies of herself while she move. Making fights with her disorienting but if he could find an opening during her attacks he could easily counter it.

But the problem with this duel was he was fighting also the man with the mask. He was quick withdrawing his weapon when he attacked the blonde could barely see the blade come out of its sheath. Another problem was he wasn't going all out unlike his partner who revealed her semblance in order to fight this meant that this battle would probably force the blonde to go with full force. Fortunately for the butler this made the choice of his weapons all the more easier.

He picked up two black spheres about the size of a billiard ball. Both had a blade sticking out of the back of each ball. Jaune held the two and transferred a bit of aura into the two causing the front of the center to form small camera lens flicker open and made them levitate on their own.

Jaune smiled as he saw the orbs circle around him moving around as if they are ready protect the blonde.

He then grabbed the two orbitals shutting them down and neatly placing them in a large white container near the shelf.

The butler then continued his search for another weapon inside the massive armory. He stopped at the gun section of the room, He generally disliked the use of such weapons but he needed to be adept in every weapon type in order to protect the Schnee family effectively. He picked up a large revolver resembling those used by gunmen in the past. It had a gray tint except for the chestnut colored wooden handle with golden lettering lined across the barrel that spelled the gun's name "winter's Bite". Despite its somewhat dated look it is fully capable of firing fully automatic and uses high powered dust ranging from fire to frost rounds if needed.

Out of all the guns in the arsenal this was the preferred gun of Jaune because of the versatility and range it provided and also because of the appearance the weapon, back when he was a young lad he always wanted to be a cowboy.

He placed the weapon in to the same white case. And walked towards a sword that was hung on the wall. This was the final piece he needed to complete his set. He picked up the blade and looked at the polished metal right before him. It was the saber that he had use during the kidnapping attempt made by the White Fang on Weiss and Rolf Schnee. Out of all of the weapons that he had mastered during his training this was the only one that became a favorite of Jaune. The sword's name was the "Silver Klinge." One of the first few weapons that was created personally by the founder of the Schnee Corporation. He sheathed the blade and placed it in the case as same as the others.

He was now ready for the battle that will occur tomorrow he grabbed the case and hurriedly left the room and closed the door. As he was about to leave he saw white hair and one gray eye peeking out of the corner. He smirked a little as the head that looked at him suddenly hide to avoid being spotted by the butler.

"Winter come on out." Jaune called out.

The figure came out of her hiding place to go in front of the blonde.

It was revealed that "Winter." was just a seven year old girl who was wearing a night gown. She had the same features as the rest of the Schnee Household, gray eyes, white hair. She almost looked like a younger version of Weiss without the off-set pony tail and the scar.

"Why are you up this late little one?" He asked kneeling down to the child.

"I had another bad dream Jaune."She said with a shaky voice. Dried tears evident on her cheeks whatever dream she had must've really scared.

She's still scared the blonde mused to himself with a worried look but switched quickly to a smile as he handed out his hand to the kid then he said.

"Then shall we remedy that mistress." Winter simply nodded and grabbed his hand. The butler returned the grip and gave the little heiress a piggy back ride.

He started to walk with Winter on his back. "A cup of hot of cocoa should fix you right up mistress." He said comforting the child.

Winter did not say a thing but smiled happily with her eyes closed.

Jaune also pulled out a grin, they were the reason why he would risk life and limb, to become stronger and better, he lived to serve them and he was ready to do anything to protect them.

Sorry if you this was gonna be the Jaune vs. Blake and Adam fight like I written earlier but hopefully you guys like the ideas for Jaune's weaponry here and don't worry about Crocea Mors I will fit it in this story for a later chapter. So I hope you all favorite or give any criticism you can because I will need so this is Pickmick signing out good bye.