"You may now start!" Glynda said, and with a flick of her crop, made the students disperse.

Jaune shook his head. "Do you really have to flick your crop, whenever you give orders?" Seriously, every time Glynda would give orders, she would always flick of her crop.

Glynda narrowed her eyes and flicked her crop another time.

"Alright i get it." Jaune said, backing up a little.

Glynda only stared at Jaune.

"Uhmm Glynda?"

*Stare*

"Glynda?"

*Stare*

Jaune started to sweat. "Glynda, what did i do?"

Glynda stood straight. "What did you do?" Glynda made a fake thinking pose. "Oh, i don't know, maybe its because someone slept with a certain pink-haired professor?" Glynda said. "Take a quess."

Jaune smirked. "Glyn, it not my fault i'm too irresistible, i just attract ladies wherever i g-" Jaune did not get a chance to finish for a broken branch suddenly hit him in his chest.

'Pervert' Glynda thought as she watched her colleague.

As Jaune was catching his breath, he stood up and looked upon the beautiful scenery that was Forever Fall.

'Forever Fall, Nice to see you again.'

- flashback -

It had been a couple weeks since Squad SANT was formed and it was tomorrow that Winter was going to be freed from the Squad.

But lets focus on the now.

"Alright Soldiers!" General Ironwood said as every soldier saluted him. "You may be wondering, what are you doing here?"

Ironwood stood straight. "Why are we at Forever Fall?!" Ironwood said as he let the soldiers, as well as Squad SANT look around the beautiful scenery that was Forever Fall.

All the soldiers wore a brown military uniform, with the exception of Jaune and a couple of soldiers that had their personal weapon.

"Well, that is because, we are here to exterminate Grimm! Because of the sudden influx of Grimm, People can no longer collect the Sap from the trees you see here!" Ironwood declared. As he obviously saw a bunch of soldier become depressed.

"Another extermination?!"

"Come on!"

"Can't we get another mission?"

"I am not supposed to be here!" A couple soldiers mumbled, although the last one came from a certain Ice Queen.

Ironwood chuckled. "Do not worry!" Ironwood said, making everyone stop and look at him.

"I am sure that you soldiers are tired of Grimm Extermination Tasks, and also our rations, therefore," Ironwood paused. "If you eliminate enough Grimm, we could get Red Sap from this forest!"

And at that, everyone cheered, rations? Yeah right. More like, Plywood!

Seriously, anywhere, and anytime.

Rations. Tasted. Bad.

While every soldier and Squad (S)ANT were celebrating, Jaune looked towards Winter, who simply cast Jaune a quick look and turned away with a "Hmpm" to which Jaune just scratched his head.

"So if you want that delicious Red Sap! You better get to work, in three! two! One!" Ironwood counted as he aimed his revolver on the ground in front of him.

Ironwood's weapon was an extremely large revolver with a six-chambered hexagonal cylinder. It had an overall bulky, brick-like shape and possessed characteristics of both a revolver and a semi-automatic pistol, with both a cylinder and a slide. It also had two triggers and an external hammer. Intricate floral designs were etched onto the slide and grips. Light fluorescent blue designs were below the barrel and on the cylinder.

And he shot it.

"GO!"

And The Atlas Military Soldiers were now hyped to fight Grimm.

For Food.

- Flashback -

Team JNPR and RWBY were together, Each of them were paired up, Blake had Yang, Weiss had Ruby, Joan had Pyrrha, and Ren had Nora. Each of them were collecting sap.

"Alright." Ren said as he put his last jar of sap that he needed.

That was, what he thought.

Until he looked back to see all of his jars of sap, emptied, next to Nora's jars of sap.

Well, they were jars of sap.

"Nora," Ren calmly started. "Keep emptying our jars and i won't get to make pancakes."

Nora's eyes widened. "Okay Ren!" Nora said as she immediately went back to filling up jars that she could grab hold us at a rapid pace.

The mention of food, brought Joan to remember what happened the night before.

"Hey, speaking of food, whatcha think of my brother's cooking?" Joan said, immediately everyone tensed up upon remembering the near heavenly experience.

Although for a certain catgirl it was a heavenly experience.

Blake fidgeted. "It was... i have no way to express it expect that it was amazing."

"Yeah! Like totally!" Yang said. "He's a pretty nice guy, you know, Amazing cook, a flirt, handsome, and apparently, is also good-in-the-sack." Yang winked. "If you know what i mean."

"What are you saying?!" Weiss exclaimed.

Yang scoffed. "Oh come on! You heard Miss Goodwitch say that Professor Peach was unable to come with us here because of her and i quote, 'Lower body not active' heh" Yang said. "I mean, its pretty obvious. Plus, Miss Goodwitch was looking directly at Jaune when she said that. It has to be because Jaune and Professor Peach, got it on last night."

Joan thought about it. "I did see Professor Peach go in the direction of Jaune's room last night."

Yang smirked. "And what was she wearing?"

"Nothing happened." Joan said as she laughed. "After all, she was only wearing a..." Joan paused and her eyes widened with recognition. "A Night Gown."

Yang grinned. "Hook, Line, and Sinker."

"Alright now," Pyrrha interjected. "Anything Professor Ar- i mean Jaune does, is none of our business." Pyrrha said.

"She's right." Blake said, as she went back and went to filling her jars. "It is none of our business, Jaune is his own man, he could do whatever he wants."

"You're right." Yang said. "But i bet you two want just what Professor Peach received last night. Ain't i right?"

Both Blake and Pyrrha tensed upon the question, while the former nearly dropped her jar, the latter went red as her hair and went back to filling up her jars.

Yang laughed. "Haha, i thought so." Yang said as she tucked a couple strands of her hair behind her neck. "But, all that aside, he's kind of my type."

Joan's eyes widened. "You're 17 and he's 22"

"So what?"

"You're too young for him!"

"Shouldn't it be that Jaune's too old for her?" Blake interjected.

"It doesn't matter." Joan said. "Jaune would never fall for a hussy like you."

"Say what you will, but don't blame me if he gets is eyes on me, not my fault if i'm too hot." Yang said as she winked. "Literally."

Ruby groaned at the pun. "Yang! Stop!"

Joan sighed. "He's always been like this, sleeping with random women, even in the Atlas Military." Joan said.

However, at the mention of the Atlas Military, that got the attention of once again, everyone in the clearing. Obviously wanting to know more about their new Professor. Apparently other students had wandered into the same clearing as them and heard something about their professor, so they decided to listen in too.

Weiss stopped. "Wait, Atlas Military, as in the Atlas Military?" Weiss could not believe that their professor was once part of The Atlas Military.

"Yeah, what else?" Joan said before she sighed again. "I swear, wherever he goes,just women all over him, even here. Unbelievable."

Before Weiss could say another word, she was interupted by something that looked like a jar with red sap.

That was headed towards Joan.

But suddenly, a Ruby appeared in front of Joan.

And she got hit by the jar of sap.

- Earlier -

Here we find Team CRDL with a bunch of jars of sap. Supposedly these were for their task.

But that did not seem to be the case today.

"Hey Cardin? How much farther?" A member of Team CRDL said.

Said member was a slim boy of average height. He stood at the same height as all of his teammates except for Cardin Winchester. His head was shaved with a light-green mohawk on the top of it. He wore a hoodie with the sleeves cut off, and two bracers on his arms extending from the wrist to just below the elbow. The bracers had his silver-colored emblem printed on them. Beneath the hoodie, He wore a pale-green, long-sleeved shirt. He wore a brown strap around his chest holding a spiked spaulder to his left shoulder. He also wore dark-gray pants. His boots seemed to be made of a thick brown material and went up to his knees.

This was Russel Thrush, The R of Team C(R)DL.

"Yeah. I mean, its pretty hard carrying all these around." Another member said as he was accompanied with another member that was holding some kind of box.

The first member had light-brown hair that was combed to the left. He kept his eyes nearly closed, at a very noticeable squint, though it is unknown why he does so. He wore tan-colored armor with a belt that bore a dove on its buckle. He also wore vambraces on his arms that were the same color as the rest of his armor. Underneath the armor, he wore a black shirt and black pants with a black scarf around his neck.

This was Dove Bronzewing, The D of Team CR(D)L.

And the last member had blue eyes and long, combed back, dark blue hair. He wore dark gray armor with light gray edges, as well as vambraces of the same style. Underneath his armor, he wore a black, long-sleeved V-neck shirt and black pants.

This was Sky Lark, The L of Team CRD(L)

"Shut up." Cardin said as he swiped a tree branch that was on his face, which in turn, smacked Russel across the face.

"What are these for again?" Dove asked. The jars of sap were really heavy. Especially when you're carrying half a dozen of them.

Cardin smirked as he looked upon the clearing. On the clearing was Team RWBY and JNPR chatting about something, until he saw his target.

"Her." Cardin said as he pointed towards Joan. "That's our target, Joan Arc."

The rest of Team (C)RDL saw what he was pointing to and immediately stepped back.

Dove shivered. "Are you sure that's a good idea?"

"Yeah." Cardin said, as he grabbed a jar full of sap. "Once i throw this, release the Rapier Wasps that are in that box."

Sky stepped back. "I don't think we should do thi-" Sky could not finish what he was saying as he was pushed aside and fell down.

"You don't think?" Cardin said. "I am already treated as a laughing stock, and you don't think you can do this?"

"That sentence doesn't make sense."

"Shut up Dove!" Cardin said as he huffed.

Cardin turned around to look at the clearing.

Cardin took aim.

Russel held the box.

And Cardin threw it.

And so Russel opened the box, out the box came out a couple of Rapier Wasps.

The jar was going in its correct direction. And it was about to hit Joan.

Until,

Ruby jumped to save Joan and in turn, got hit by the jar.

- Now -

Everyone was shocked. One second, they were gathering sap. And the next, they heard the sound of glass breaking.

Which brings us to now.

"Ruby!" Yang said as she immediately went to her sister. Until she heard a buzzing sound.

"Shit." Yang cursed. "Everybody, please! Get those Rapier Wasps away from Ruby! She's allergic!" Yang exclaimed. Rapier Wasps were number one in the subject of Ruby's allergies. And the number of Rapier Wasps that were here.

Ruby was in danger.

"I got 'em!" Nora said as she took Magnhild and changed it into its grenade launcher form.

And then suddenly, Nora pulled out several cans that looked like insecticide and loaded her grenade launcher with it.

"I knew these would come in handy." Nora said as she aimed and fired rounds all around the clearing.

Blake's eyes narrowed. "It's Team CRDL."

Yang's eyes turned red. "Weiss, Ren, Nora, stay and help Ruby. Think you can wash off the sap on her?"

Ren nodded. "I saw a stream nearby, we'll use that."

"Thanks." Yang said as she looked at the fleeing backs of Team CRDL. "Pyrrha, Blake, Joan, come with me." Yang said as the selected people followed her. The others around the clearing could feel her rage. Not knowing that her immense rage was drawing in Grimm.

"We are about to find some dead birds."

Cardin felt regret.

He saw the jar go straight for Joan and then Ruby suddenly popped out and took the hit for her.

And now, her sister, Yang was now out for him, or them.

And they were running.

Until they were intercepted by four women.

Namely, Pyrrha Nikos. Joan Arc, Yang Xiao-Long, and Blake Belladonna.

"Well, well, well." Joan said. "Look what we have here." Joan said as she drew her sword.

"Honestly, do you have no honor, Winchester?" Pyrrha said.

"Well, they do say, Birds of a feather, fly together." Blake said as she flashed her weapon.

"Or in this case, die together." Yang said as she cocked her gauntlets.

Cardin took several steps back, until he tripped upon their jars of sap that caused them to spray on the clearing.

"W-w-wait just let me ex-"

*ROOOAAAARRRR*

All of them looked at the source of the sound, and what they saw shocked them.

There were a massive group of Grimm. Ranging from Beowolves, to Alpha Beowolves, to Ursai to Ursai Major.

"Why are there so many?" Yang exclaimed as prepared for Grimm and so did Pyrrha, Joan, and Blake.

"Must be because of the massive spill of red sap." Blake said. Until she saw Team CRDL running the other way.

Joan noticed too. "Hey! get back here!" Joan exclaimed as she watched Team CRDL run the other way.

"Let us not worry about that." Pyrrha said as she looked at the horde of Grimm. "Lets worry about our situation first."

"Yeah." Yang said. "But, man..."

"That's a lot of Grimm."

Jaune was just chilling.

Walking around the forest.

Enjoying the scenery.

Until he saw Team CRDL running.

"Hey!" Jaune said as he caught up to them. "What happened."

Cardin caught his breath. "Nikos, Xiao-Long, Arc, and Belladonna. Grimm. Horde. Appeared."

Jaune's eyes widened. "Wait, what?!"Jaune exclaimed. "How did this happen?"

Cardin looked down. "It was my fault. Professor i-"

Jaune cut Cardin off. "I'll see you in my office later. But for now. I have to go to them." Jaune said.

"Which way did they go?" Jaune asked.

"Exactly the opposite direction in which we ran." Cardin answered.

"Alright." Jaune said. "Now get to the bullhead and tell Miss Goodwitch to gather all the students." Jaune said as Team CRDL nodded and hurriedly went to the bullhead.

As Jaune rushed towards the Grimm. He could not help but rethink.

'Déjà vu'

- Flashback -

How did things come to this.

First, Jaune saw Winter gathering sap.

Then the next Jaune apparently did something (more like nothing.) And Winter went off into somewhere.

Which brought us to now.

Winter had a bleeding knee, thanks to a Beowolf.

"What are you doing you dunce?!" Winter exclaimed, as she found Jaune ripping a part of his uniform and wrapped her wound.

"Preventing infection!" Jaune said as he continued to wrap around the wound.

As Jaune finished he saw Roman and Neo, pushing back the horde of Grimm, although the horde of Grimm did not look to be lessening.

"Roman, Neo." Jaune called out. "Take care of Winter." Jaune said as he switched with Roman and Neo.

"What are you doing?!" Winter once again called out.

Roman scoffed. " Helping you, obviously." Roman said as he and Neo put pressure on her wound. "I don't know what Jaune sees in you to help you out, you've been a bitch seen we've first met. But that's what he wants."

"But don't you think you should help him!" Winter exclaimed, she didn't care much for Jaune, but he had been providing her food and shelter for the last 3 weeks, it would be wrong to not care about him even if just a little bit

"Nah, Jaune's fine." Roman casually said as he saw Jaune with a Trainee Greatsword. "He ain't got Ventus Cleaver with him. But he can do it."

"How can you say that?!" Winter exclaimed. The last time they fought, Jaune lost to her brutally. And now he was going against a horde of Grimm?

She could not see that happening.

'Although i haven't seen Ventus Cleaver in a while, probably because its still under going investigation.' Roman thought.

"Anyways, take a chill pill Ice Queen." Roman said. "What hand was Jaune using in his fight with you three weeks ago?"

Winter blinked. "What?"

"What hand was he using with his sword?"

"Uhm, his left."

Roman nodded as he pointed to Jaune with his Greatsword. "And what is he using now?"

Winter looked. "His... Right" Winter's eyes widened.

"That's right." Roman said. " And he only does that when he's serious."

Neo typed on her scroll and showed it to Winter.

"Enjoy the show! XD"

Back to Jaune.

Jaune drew his greatsword and glanced at the horde of Grimm.

'Lets hussle'

Jaune rushed and slashed at the nearest Beowolf, then a second Beowolf went at him, Jaune stabbed his sword into the ground and drop-kicked the incoming Beowolf. Then, four Ursa ganged up on him, Jaune spun his sword around him, slashing through all the Ursa. Then, a beowolf suddenly sprang onto him, Jaune attempted to block with his sword, but he was still blown back and rolled over the ground and stood up again.

'Oh, you're in for it now.' Jaune thought as he used his semblance to clear a 3ft wide line across the horde of Grimm, which in turn, broke his weapon. 'So much for using my right hand.'

Jaune noticed his broken weapon as he dodged an Ursa that tried to claw him. Jaune jumped high and with his semblance, slammed onto the ground, blowing away any nearby Grimm, and making a crater in the process.

"Roman." Jaune said as he wiped sweat of his forehead. "Take Schnee to the bullhead."

Roman nodded right away, and with Neo's help, teleported out of the field and reappeared at the bullhead, where she was medically treated.

As soon as Jaune knew they were gone, the pressure around them instantly become stronger, killing some Beowolves and Ursa that couldn't take the pressure.

"Well, my dear friends. It is now time to let loose." Jaune said as he rushed towards the horde and punched a Beowolf, but with his semblance accompanied by the punch, resulted in a joint impact between every Grimm nearby said Beowolf.

Jaune rushed to another Ursa and he brought his foot up and slammed it onto the ground, making another crater that blew some nearby Grimm away.

"Still a lot of you guys left." Jaune said as he gained distance. He heard the roar of Grimm, and took it as a challenge. Jaune once again prepared himself.

"I guess things are going to get messy."

- End Flashback -

Yang punched and shot every Grimm that came near her.

Joan slashed at every Grimm that went near her.

Pyrrha attacked every Grimm that went near her.

Blake shot and slashed at every Grimm that went near her.

But the horde just didn't seem to be lessening

"There is no end to this!" Yang exclaimed as she kept on punching.

"There has to be!" Joan exclaimed.

Joan kept on attacking, and slashing. But she didn't she a Beowolf's claw heading straight for her.

Yang warned her.

Blake warned her.

Pyrrha warned her.

But she didn't get to dodge. Instead, she shut her eyes and waited for the impact.

But i never came.

Instead, Joan opened her eyes and saw her Brother, Jaune Arc.

Jaune had his arm out like he had pushed something. And that something was a Beowolf, now decapacitated.

"Jaune!" All four females exclaimed. Shocked to see their Professor suddenly appear.

"Hey girls!" Jaune said. "You might wanna step back."

The females did so. As soon as they did, Jaune rushed towards the whole horde and went to the middle.

Jaune spun around in the center and he spun fast. As Jaune was spinning he used his semblance, and so he created a spiral vacuum and spun all the Grimm. And one at a time, each and every Grimm flew off into a random direction, killing them on impact. Once Jaune stopped spinning, he let out a burst of wind around his body and sent every Grimm that was left, flying in all direction.

And, of course, a couple of Grimm went flying towards the Pyrrha, Blake, Joan, and Yang, to which they slashed or dodged.

"Hey!" Joan exclaimed.

Jaune noticed. "Sorry, sorry."

Then, finally, the Ursa Major and the Alpha Beowolf appeared.

"Finally here, huh." Jaune said as he took a stance. "Let's get it started!"

All of them rushed at the same time. The Ursa Major slashed at Jaune, when Jaune dodged, he found the Alpha Beowolf was going to lunge at him. Once the Beowolf lunged, Jaune spun as to avoid the lunge, and to also roundhouse the Ursa Major, which was unfortunately, not enough to kill it.

Jaune back flipped as to gain distance. Then he headbutted the Ursa Major, as he landed, he back-flipped to kick the Ursa's jaw, then he jumped up again, and gave a final mid-air roundhouse to the Ursa Major's head, finally killing it.

As Jaune took a break, he forgot about the Alpha Beowolf behind him. The Beowolf lunged at him in an attempt to claw through him.

Only to be stopped by a shotgun gauntlet, right in its chest, thus killing it.

Jaune turned around, to see Yang, who had just punched the Beowolf.

"Nice job." Jaune complemented. "I guess i owe you one."

"Thanks, Prof!" Yang said. "But you don't have to owe me."

"No, i should." Jaune said as he smiled. "You practically saved my life."

Yang played with her hair. "Well, if you insist." Yang said as she winked. "How 'bout you and i have a date anytime i want?"

Everyone except Yang and Jaune was shocked. They could not believe that Yang was so bold.

'Damn Vulture!' Joan though, already contemplating murder.

'So daring, this is like that one seen where Momo suddenly appeared in Rito's bed when he woke up, dressed in nothing but lingeri- No Blake! head out of the gutter! Even though you like the guy, it doesn't mean you can fantasize about him, wait, is it though?' Blake debated. Jealous of Yang already getting like points.

'Relax, It's fine. It's Yang's nature to tease men. That's right, she's just teasing.' Pyrrha forced herself to believe.

Jaune smirked. "As much as i would like that Miss Xiao-Long." Yang blushed. "I'm afraid that will have to wait."

Jaune leaned on a nearby tree. "Anyways..."

"Would anyone tell me how things got to this?"

- Beacon -

"Alright students." Glynda said. "Please return to your rooms and get rest."

Jaune stepped forward. "Cardin Winchester, please come to my office for a quick moment."

As each and every student went back to their dorms, Team RWBY and JNPR crossed upon Team CRDL, which they gave a very threatening glare. Cardin only nodded and slumped as he made his way into Jaune's office.

Jaune would have followed, if not for Team (C)RDL intercepting him. Shakily standing in their place.

Jaune raised an eyebrow. "Got something to say students?"

Sky stepped forward. "Uhm well..." Sky took a deep breath. "It wasn't only Cardin's fault!"

Dove stepped forward. "Well, it kinda is, but we plotted the whole thing, we helped!"

It was now Russel's turn. "Besides, Cardin's our leader, and i'll be damned with we let him take all the blame!"

Jaune and Team (C)RDL stared at each other for a moment, until Jaune developed a grin.

"So, if i tell Ozpin that he should expel Cardin, would you go with him?" Jaune challenged.

Team (C)RDL eyes widened. "EXPULSION?!"

Jaune grinned even wider. "Yes, considering Cardin tried to throw red sap and set Rapier Wasps on Miss Rose, who is apparently highly allergic to Rapier Wasps. You could have actually killed somebody." Jaune calmed himself and grew cold eyes.

"Now..." Jaune said as Russel, Dove, and Sky shivered. "What is your answer?"

Team (C)RDL said their answer.

And it made Jaune smile.

"So Mister Winchester." Jaune started. "Care to explain?"

Cardin started to open his mouth, before Jaune interrupted.

"Mister Winchester, i advise that what you say is the truth, and nothing but the truth, because Team RWBY and JNPR already told me what happened." Jaune said. "But i want to hear it from the suspect."

"So i ask again..." Jaune said. "What. Happened."

Cardin gulped and explained, about his jealousy, his shattered pride, and his revenge, all gone wrong. All the while Jaune was listening with a frown on his face. Cardin did not expect things to go wrong, but then again, what could have gone right after what we would have done and did.

Jaune frowned. "Mr. Winchester, you know, that is not how huntsmen are supposed to act."

Cardin grit his teeth. "I know professor."

"That is not how people are supposed to act."

"Yes sir."

"I know you have some kind of troubled past, but you shouldn't act this way."

Cardin's knuckles went white. "Don't act like you know me!"

"All my life! I've been ridiculed for who i am!" Cardin cried out. "You may not know this, but my father was a so called corrupt politician! And because he's my father, people think i would become like him!"

"But he's not a bad person!" Cardin exclaimed, looking fiercely at Jaune. "My father fought for Faunus Rights! Even though he was ridiculed, even though he brought shame into his family, Mom, and me never though any less of him!" Cardin continued to cry.

"Until one day, the white fang came and destroyed the whole town, and executing my dad in front of everyone, saying they didn't need the help of a Race that discriminates them."

Cardin stopped crying and stood up. "But i eventually became arrogant, i became things i didn't want to be. But you know what i hate about it?"

"I liked it. I didn't know the feeling of being superior could be so great, but it eventually led to terrible things, i try to change, but i just can't!"

Cardin finally stopped his monologue, and silence overtook the room for a few minutes.

Until Jaune spoke up.

"Cardin." Jaune softly said, gaining Cardin's attention. "I knew someone once. He was once part of the Atlas Military."

Cardin's eyes widened. "Professor, is this-"

"Let me finish first." Jaune interrupted.

"He was a pretty weak kid, he had just graduated from Altas Academy, he then decided to see his future with said Military." Jaune leaned back. "But then he got teamed up with two very unique people, then angered a certain person, which then the said person became his fourth teammate."

"Even though the boy had teammates, he was still undeniably weak, so one day, the general decided to train him, he became his mentor. The boy could never be happier in his life, surrounded by friends he trusted, comrades he would fight with."

Jaune's expression became a sour one. "Until, a certain mission, involving the white fang and a train. The boy's live went to shit." Jaune cursed. "And for the last five years, the boy went of the grid."

Jaune turned to Cardin. "Do you know why, Cardin?"

Cardin shook his head.

"Because he was scared, he was scared of having his friends judge him, he was afraid of what would be the outcome of his decisions. He was afraid of what the aftermath would be." Jaune said.

"Because i was afraid of what my friends would say." Jaune admitted. "But here i am now."

Jaune stood up. "Cardin, your father was a great man, The White Fang was born from discrimination, he fought to end that, but The White Fag killed him for that."

"People that have lost their way in life, tend to avoid anything that involves trusting and helping." Jaune said. "Many people want you to change. Even though you are a jerk."

Cardin bitterly laughed. "I know."

Jaune grinned. "But that doesn't apply to your teammates."

Cardin gasped.

"Did you know that they told me to take it easy on you before i got here?" Jaune said. "And did you also know, that i asked them that if your punishment was expulsion, would they go with you? Do you know what they said."

Jaune's grinned even more. "They said yes. Could you believe it? A jerk's teammates, would stick with their jerk of a leader, even after what said jerk has done."

Cardin suddenly felt a little pride for his teammates, he had been nothing but a jerk and they would still follow him?

"They still follow you, because they still have hope for you to change." Jaune said. "So change Cardin, if not for you, then for your friends, for the people around you, for the people you will save. And lastly, for your father."

Jaune's eyes softened. "Do you think he would like for you to act this way? No, he would want you to no longer be a slave of your fears."

"Is that clear Cardin?"

Cardin wiped his tears. "Yes, profe-"

"Stop, Outside classes call me Jaune." Jaune said.

Cardin smiled. "Alright, Jaune."

"Alright then," Jaune said. "Now i want you to go out there, apologize to your teammates and also Team RWBY and JNPR, i don't care if you could get pummeled, just apologize."

Cardin nodded. "Yes, Jaune. Thank You." Cardin said as he walked out the door, leaving Jaune alone.

As soon as Cardin left the door, Jaune wiped the sweat off his forehead, and breathed in deeply.

'Didn't know it could be this hard.'

- Flashback -

"Winter!" Jaune said as he rushed towards the hospital bed Winter was in.

After Roman and Neo returned to the bullhead, General Ironwood immediately went and sent every available soldier to recover the others, because of the sudden influx of Grimm, the situation could result in casualties.

Winter turned away.

Jaune frowned. "Just wanted to see how you were doing. How's your leg?"

Winter still turned away. "Why?"

Jaune tilted his head. "Why what?"

Winter turned towards Jaune. "Why did you have to save me!"

"I was so close to a promotion when you came by, and i had to survive a month with you morons! I was mad at you for three weeks straight!" Winter exclaimed. "Why did you have to save me!"

Jaune frowned. "Do i need to have a reason?" Jaune said as he shrugged. "But if you must know, then its because you were my teammate."

Winter's eyes widened.

"I saved you because you needed help, I saved you because you were injured, but most of all," Jaune paused as he took a seat. "I saved you, because you're my comrade." Winter blushed and hid her head in her pillow.

"It doesn't matter if you don't like me, it doesn't matter if you despise me, you needed help, so i went and helped you." Jaune finished.

"Idiot." Winter quietly said, but not enough to be heard. "Wait, i was your teammate?"

Jaune nodded. "Yeah, i mean, you're free to go tomorrow aren't you? So i just came here to say goodbye, albeit your time with us wasn't that good, you saw all of our different sides, when we were goofing around, when we have fun, when we were serious, and when we were just doing nonsense in general."

Jaune smiled. "So, goodbye Winter, thank you for the time you were with us." Jaune said as he started to get up.

"W-wait, Jaune! I-"

*Ahem*

Jaune and Winter turned towards the door, to find General Ironwood.

"Arc, i trust that you are done with Miss Schnee, i need to have a word with her." Ironwood said, as Jaune only saluted and gave one last smile and a wave towards Winter, before he finally went away.

"Schnee, Your time with Sergeant Arc, Torchwick, and Neopolitan is now over, you may now be promoted and be assigned to a different team. Congratulations." Ironwood said.

Winter spoke up. "Uhm, General i have a request."

Ironwood's eyebrow rose. "Fire away."

"I would like to stay in Team SANT."

- End Flashback -

'Good times.' Jaune though as he made his way out the door and into the hallway, where he saw Cardin apologizing to Team RWBY and JNPR, to which Jaune only smiled. But then he remembered something.

'Wait, i was shot to the head by Roman, then that should mean i should be dead. But when i was shot, all i remember was a flash of light and someo-'

*PAIN* *PAIN* *PAIN* *PAIN* *PAIN*

Jaune stopped his thinking and fell to the ground holding his head in pain. Whatever happened then, his brain was preventing him from remembering, he suddenly had a massive headache from out of nowhere. Eventually, the headache settled and Jaune stood back up again and leaned towards a wall for support.

'What was that?!'

AN: AND THATS ALL WE HAVE FOR THIS CHAPTER, CARDIN WILL NOT BE A JERK THIS TIME AROUND, AND WHAT IS THIS MYSTERIOUS PAIN JAUNE WAS FEELING?!

I REALIZED BECAUSE OF A REVIEW THAT I READ, I HAVE BEEN RUSHING A FEW SCENES FROM LAST CHAPTER, CAN'T REMEMBER WHY I DID THOUGH, I WILL TRY NOT TO RUSH THINGS FROM NOW ON.

SO THATS IT FOR THIS CHAPTER, HOPE YOU LIKED IT, MORE TO COME.

AND I HOPE YOU WAIT FOR THE NEXT ONE.

SIGNING OFF, ZAC_FF.