The Tank Chapter 2: Level 1 (Betaed), a rwby fanfic

Betaed by: The Undying Will

{Beta's Notes: I've done (as) well (as I could) to serve Lord Rebuke and Lady Rebuff, for I am–*passes out due to sickness*}

RebuffX7: lol don't die on us, it's not covered in your insurance plan

Disclaimer: Still don't own RWBY or Vindictus/Mabinogi.

Featured BGMs:

Rules of Nature- Jason Miller

Keaghan (Extended) - Vindictus OST

Mabinogi G12 Ending Theme

Glas Ghaibhleann Battle Theme (Extended) - Vindictus OST

Sword of Promised Victory- Fate/Zero OST

Eternal- Rie Tanaka

Level 1: JNPR: The Silent Brotherhood

-Beacon-

It had been a few weeks since Jaune and his team began their studies at Beacon and the four young hunters had become as close as family. Teams JNPR and RWBY were easily the top two teams of their year at Beacon. Whereas team RWBY specialized in overwhelming force JNPR, in contrast, utilized superior teamwork and strategy in their training.

This of course sparked a good-natured rivalry between team "Red" and team "Blue" as their classmates had liked to call them.

Many often wondered what would happen if the two teams ever clashed and realized that Beacon would probably be destroyed in the crossfire.

-Combat Class-

Glynda narrowed her eyes as she looked at her class roster, or more accurately, at one Jaune Arc's name.

-Flashback: Ozpin's office-

"I don't understand, the boy has talent why on earth would he need to fake his transcripts?" Glynda questioned in confusion. The idea that Ozpin would accept a student who lied his way into the school confused her to no end, it was as if he saw something that she couldn't.

"Who knows?" Ozpin asked with a knowing smile.

["You do, you know it all son of a bi–"]

"The world is a mysterious place." Ozpin said interrupting the woman's thoughts. "Let me ask you something, what do you know of the Arc line?"

"They make up some of history's greatest hunters." Glynda said stoically. "Which further makes me question why he would fake his way in when his very name is a full-ride scholarship to virtually any institution."

"Close Glynda, but you are only half correct." Ozpin said as he took a sip from his mug. If Glynda didn't know any better she would assume that the cup was his huntsman weapon. "History refers to the Arcs as heroes, not hunters."

"What's the difference?"

"Few people can become huntsman, even fewer can become heroes." Ozpin said matter-of-factly but there was something in his eyes that increased the depths of his words exponentially. "Did you know that no Arc has ever officially attended a Huntsman school until just now? Jaune is the first in his family to receive formal education."

"What?" Glynda questioned in confusion. "Surely you jest–"

*Thump!*

"Did the research." Ozpin piped up as he dropped a heavy manila folder on his desk. "Did you know that by watching the recordings of the Emerald Forest exams that we also viewed history? Young Arc is the only member of his family to activate their Aura since his great-great grandfather whose death is still shrouded in mystery."

"Now that's just impossible–"

*THUMP!*

Glynda felt her eye twitch as a folder twice the size of the first one fell onto the desk.

"Over a century of medical records." Ozpin drawled.

"How–"

"I am simply that good." Ozpin said as he smirked into his mug. "Tell me did you know his eldest sister whom has no formal training or access to aura is the leader of a royal army and a member of the Crimson Blades? Or that two more of his sisters are high-ranking generals within that same army?" Ozpin questioned curiously making Glynda's eyes widen in alarm.

"No–"

"Read up on her and her sisters." Ozpin said as he tossed her another folder. "In one month she transformed that boy from a liability and into one of the best leaders Beacon has seen in years."

"How did you get access to his sisters' information? If they are that high up in their current country I doubt they would be forthcoming of their exploits." Glynda said making the man raise an eyebrow.

"Do you really want to know how I got that information?" Ozpin questioned seriously as he sat down his mug and folded his hands. His eyes narrowed as he peered into his companion's eyes.

"Yes…?" Glynda answered though it came out more as a question. It wasn't often that she could see Ozpin become this serious on a subject.

"I called the eldest sister…and asked her." Ozpin said bluntly making Glynda face-fault. "Her mother gave me her number."

"What!?"

"I know, I was surprised as well but she really didn't care if I knew what she did." Ozpin said with a shrug.

"And she just gave you this information…for free!?" Glynda questioned incredulously.

"Well…she did ask that I be on the lookout for a set of armor." Ozpin revealed as he leaned back. "Apparently the grave of her predecessor, a man named Keaghan, was raided and his armor was stolen. There was no body in the grave, but I felt it was best not to pry too much into their matters across the pond."

"I'll admit robbing a man's grave is horrible, but why is it the cause for such alarm?" Glynda questioned in confusion.

"Because….according to her as far as anyone else in concerned that man has never existed." Ozpin said ominously. "Now I must get back to work, do keep a close eye on the Arc boy and also Miss Rose. Those two are going to bring a great change to Vale, I can feel it."

-Flashback: End-

"Okay class, one more match before we end for the day." Glynda said as she looked up at her students. "Yang Xiao Long."

"Me?" Yang said in surprise before smirking and cracking her knuckles. "Time to bust some heads!" Yang cheered making many of the other students shudder. Jaune sent out a silent prayer to the poor soul that was unfortunate enough to have Yang as their opponent. The woman loved fighting far too much.

"Versus…" Glynda trailed off rolling her eyes at Yang's antics. "Jaune Arc."

"Say what?" Jaune deadpanned as if he couldn't believe his ears.

"You shall have a match with Ms. Xiao Long." Glynda informed the young man who nodded his head.

"I thought that's what you said." Jaune stated as he stood up and turned to his team. "It was fun being your leader, but I suppose Beacon just is not the place for me." Jaune said seriously as he prepared to leave the room, no doubt to go pack his bags.

Or he was until his armor gained a blackish tint and he found himself floating in the air and towards the arena.

*CRASH!*

Jaune landed on the arena with a groan and looked up to give his partner a weak glare.

"I thought I said that was only cool when it wasn't aimed at me!" Jaune snapped.

"Come on, you're our leader it would make us look bad if you forfeited." Pyrrha said as Nora cheered.

"Yeah besides, Team B is best team! There's no way our leader can lose to one of Ruby's grunts!"

"Hey!" Yang, Blake, and Weiss shouted at Nora but were completely ignored.

"Break her legs!" Nora shouted with a grin as Ren face-palmed.

"With friends like these who needs enemies?" Jaune questioned with a sigh as he turned to watch Yang step into the arena.

"How about we make this interesting, killer? Double or nothing on our previous bet if I win." Yang suggested making him stare at her with half-lidded eyes.

"You just want to get out of paying me."

"I don't hear a no~"

"Fine, but if I win I get an extra 30,000 Lien plus you owe me a favor later." Jaune said as he transformed Crocea Mors and raised his shield in front of him while holding tightly to his blade. Yang grinned as her gauntlets covered her fists

"Deal."

"Get ready…" Glynda called out as both blonds tensed for combat. "Begin!"

[Take a deep breath and calm down Jaune. Any opponent can be defeated if you stay calm and think no matter how much stronger they are...even me.]

"Time to go wild!" Yang shouted as she threw a punch towards Jaune.

*BANG!*

*BANG!*

*KRANG!*

Jaune narrowed his eyes as he rose his shield just in time to perfectly block the first blast causing blue sparks to erupt from his shield. He didn't move as blast after blast slammed into his shield making his arm tremble slightly as he forced himself to maintain his footing.

"Yang's strong but impulsive once she loses her head in a fight she can be taken down." Jaune realized as he waited for the perfect moment to strike.

*CLICK!*

"Now!" Jaune thought as Yang ran out of ammo. Jaune shot forward quickly with his shield raised in front of him as Yang reloaded her gauntlets. Jaune was ten feet away from her when she cocked her fist back to release another shot. Just as she threw her first punch, Jaune darted to the right at speeds that were easily double what many thought was his peak.

*BANG!*

"What?" Yang questioned in confusion as Jaune suddenly stopped on a dime and spun around to blast towards her. Jaune narrowed his eyes as he rammed his shield into her side, making her grit her teeth slightly. Glynda narrowed her eyes as she saw Yang's aura fall down ten percent.

"So he drew first blood. Impressive shield, not many its age could withstand an onslaught like that-the legends seem to be true." Glynda thought as Yang was knocked back from the blow.

"Huh, so my shield dash caught her off guard–still it's not like that will work a second time. Gotta make this count!" Jaune thought as Yang flipped back to her feet and released a shot from her gauntlet, the recoil blasting her forward towards Jaune with her fist cocked back.

"Eat this!" Yang shouted as red began to seep into her irises. Time seemed to come to a slow as Jaune lowered his shield and ducked as his aura began to engulf his blade. Yang's fist went flying just above his head, so close that Jaune could feel her gauntlets graze his hair.

[After a Shield Dash, get ready to focus all your strength into a single point in your blade. This is called the focal point, if it lands it will deal a decent amount of damage!]

"Time to see how well this move works with aura!" Jaune thought as he flipped his blade around from its reverse position and slashed upwards towards Yang. "Got you!" Jaune shouted as an arch of light seemed to slash Yang across her chest making her stumble back. Jaune knew he wouldn't get this chance again and slashed Yang four more times before spinning around and knocking her away with an aura infused Amaranth Kick to her stomach.

*BOOOOOOOM!*

*CRASH!*

Yang was blasted from the arena and slammed into a stone pillar with enough force to make even Glynda wince slightly as she watched Yang's aura fall well into the yellow zone. Jaune instantly shifted to a defensive stance as he watched the pile of debris cautiously.

[You're like me, Jaune, a Tank. In exchange for relatively low mobility and attack speed, your attack will be above average and your defense is above everyone else's. This means you are very annoying to fight, you will piss of your enemies which is what you want…use their anger against them.]

BGM: Rules of Nature- Jason Miller

"Yang!" Blake called out in alarm, not at all expecting her partner to be hit with such force. Ruby shook her head and placed a hand on the Faunas' shoulder.

"It's okay. She has this fight, with every hit she gets stronger. She takes the energy and uses it to fight back, that's what makes her special!" Ruby said surprising her team.

*KABOOOOOOM!*

The pile of debris exploded in a pillar of golden light as a pissed off Yang walked out with her hair shining bright gold while her eyes bled crimson.

"So that's her semblance…man I need to hurry up and get one of those." Jaune thought as he relaxed his stance and stretched his left arm out to his side, causing his shield to face those students sitting behind them.

"That's fine and all Ruby but I wouldn't say she has this." Pyrrha said with a small smile as she gazed at her leader confusing Ruby and her teammates.

"Jaune can take a beating." Ren added as Nora grinned.

"It's what makes him special!" Nora cheered as she stuck her tongue out at the younger huntress.

"Shield enhancement." Jaune thought as his aura covered his shield causing it to explode in a flash of light before being encased in his white aura. Jaune then spun his blade a couple of times in his hand before raising it above him quickly, encasing his body in a white aura. "Slashing High!"

[You know that feeling when you become so focused on a task, you ignore the world around you? That's what Slashing High is. That's what I'm going to teach you how to control. It's nowhere near the level of Arisha's…condition…but it's similar enough to help you in a pinch.]

"It's over Lady-killer!" Yang roared as she blasted forward with her fist cocked back, leaving a blazing trail behind her.

"Bring it Sunshine!" Jaune shouted as he placed his shield in front of him and dashed forward towards the powerful huntress.

*BANG!*

*KRANG!*

Jaune gritted his teeth as he saw the blue sparks fly from his shield as Yang's fist collided with it. The perfect counter made the aura covering his shield shine brighter, extending its duration. Jaune stepped forward and slammed his shield into Yang's body twice, the second hit causing a small explosion of aura. This, however, only made Yang's hair shine brighter as her power increased. Yang glared fiercely as she slammed her other fist into his face.

*BANG!*

Jaune didn't even bat an eye at the direct blow to his face and brought his blade down upon his fellow blonde with no mercy.

*SHING!*

Yang didn't even seem effected as she began to trade blows with Jaune. Both were being slashed and hit without any defense but their auras, yet neither even seemed outwardly affected.

*BANG!*

*SHING!*

*BANG!*

*SHING!*

"A-are they even human!?" One of the students questioned as they watched Yang and Jaune duke it out in the arena. They could feel the force from Yang's blows and nearly stumbled every time Jaune landed that weird kick of his. Glynda's eyes were slightly wider than usual. She hadn't expected a spar to turn into…this…. She looked at their bars and narrowed her eyes as she saw their Aura's steadily decreasing. Yang's aura had just entered the red as Jaune was now in the yellow with only 40% left to go.

"Time to end this!" Yang boomed as she exploded in a pillar of golden flames and shot up to the ceiling. She flipped and crouched on the ceiling for a second her gauntlet seemed to glow as bright as her hair while she glared at Jaune. Time slowed as Jaune glared back at her as his Slashing High disappeared along with his shield enhancement.

[Remember Jaune, even if you don't feel the damage or flinch while in a state of Slashing High, you are still being hurt! You will feel it once you come to your senses!]

Jaune gritted his teeth in pain as he felt the damage Yang had done to his body. This woman was no joke at all. Jaune fell to a knee in pain as Yang descend upon him, no doubt intending to end the fight. Jaune, refusing to give up stabbed his blade into the ground to brace himself as he raised his shield.

"AHHHHHHHHHHH!" Yang shouted as she descended upon him with an ungodly amount of force just as his shield covered his body from view.

*KRACKABOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!*

*KRANNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGG!*

The students and even Glynda had to shield their eyes from the flash of light as every window in the classroom shattered. When the light died down, they saw Yang bending over with her hands on her knees as she panted in exhaustion while her semblance died down. The entire arena was completely decimated.

"*Pant* I-I w-won…good try Lady-Killer–" Yang's voice caught in her throat as she saw Jaune standing at the edge of the arena's remains tiredly. His sword was stuck in a nearby wall as he gripped his shield tightly. "N-no way…" Yang whispered as Jaune began to seemingly fall forward.

[Whenever you think that you've been beaten and you can't go on remember…you're my brother and I believe in you.]

*Step*

"I won't fall!" Jaune shouted as he blasted forward with his shield in front of him. Yang cursed herself for forgetting about his counterattack and stumbled to the side just in time to avoid being taken out by it. Jaune, always one to have a back-up plan, suddenly spun around. With one arm and a roar, Jaune slammed his shield into her torso. "This is my win!" as he hit her with a powerful Shield Bash.

A beat.

*KRANNNNNNNGG!*

Yang felt her breath leave her lungs as she was literally sent flying from the arena and into the top row of desks as Jaune fell to his knee.

*CRASSHH!*

"Enough!" Glynda shouted as Yang lay on her back unconscious on top of some student's desk. "Jaune Arc is the winner of this match." Glynda stated and with one swing of her whip, the arena began to repair itself.

"N-no way…" Ruby whispered in disbelief. She looked as if someone had just completely proved everything she knew about the world to be wrong.

"Unbelievable." Blake muttered with wide-eyes.

"Impossible." Weiss muttered incredulously. Yang may have been a dunce, but she was still powerful enough to get Weiss' respect/slight fear. For her to be defeated by the foolish leader of JNPR blew her mind.

There was a silence.

"Wooohooooo!" Nora shouted. "Team B is best team! Team JNPR runs this school!" Nora's voice broke through the tense silence.

"Well done Jaune." Ren said quietly to himself.

"I knew you could do it Jaune!" Pyrrha cheered as she clapped for her leader, the rest of the students–minus the stunned Team RWBY– followed suit.

"Class dismissed, JNPR, take your leader to the nurse. RWBY, the same for Ms. Xiao Long." Glynda ordered as she continued to look at the young knight with interest.

-An hour later-

After the nurse had made sure Jaune was healed, the team brought their unconscious leader back to their room and sat him on his bed, glad that Glynda's class was their last one for the day. After a moment, something strange happened that had all three of them looking at their leader in confusion and slight shock.

"Damn did I go three rounds with Fiona? What hit me?" Jaune muttered as he sat up tiredly in his bed and rubbed his head. He yawned and blinked as he saw his team staring at him in morbid fascination, or more accurately staring next to him. Feeling a chill go down his spine he slowly turned his head and came face to face with a small winged-girl with orange twin tails and red eyes. The feathers on her wings seemed to be made of blades and she was giving Jaune a bright grin as she sat cross legged on the bed. "The…fu–"

"Welcome back master!" The girl grinned, making Jaune blink twice as he turned back to his team.

"Did Yang hit me harder than I thought or is this girl actually there?" Jaune questioned suddenly and as one, the team nodded slowly to confirm that he was not insane. Taking a deep breath, Jaune steeled himself as he turned back to the girl who was glowing slightly in a golden light. "Okay, who might you be…better yet what are you?" Jaune questioned sure that no one that small or with bladed wings actually existed.

"Eh?" The girl said as she tilted her head and looked at Jaune curiously. "I'm Crocea Mors, your spirit weapon. You're my master."

"Right." Jaune said as he nodded his head before fainting.

"Ah master!" The spirit shouted in fear.

-30 minutes later-

"So you're telling me Crocea Mors, you, were a thing called a spirit weapon and was asleep for decades? And you sustain yourself…by eating other weapons." Jaune questioned as the apparently cannibalistic spirit sat on his head with a smile.

"Yup!"

"So why are you awake now?" Jaune questioned curiously making the spirit frown sadly as she held her stomach.

"I was so hungry…for years I starved and eventually went to sleep to spare myself the pain of living…" Crocea said as she looked completely devastated making JNPR wince sadly before she brightened up. "But you fed me and now I'm all better!"

"Eh? Fed you? Are you talking about when I pumped my aura into you? I thought you said you could only eat weapons or items." Jaune asked in confusion making his team hold their weapons closer.

"Whatever it was it worked! Never tried aura before but I'm back to 100%!" The spirit said before leering at the other weapons as drool slid from her mouth. She developed a creepy laugh as she wiped her mouth. "But a nibble wouldn't hurt…for old time's sake of course–"

"Jaune!" Nora cried out as she held her hammer. "Keep her away from Magnhild!" Nora all but cried in fear.

"Crocea, no eating weapons I don't feed you." Jaune said firmly making her pout.

"Okay master…anyway don't let the golden glow fool you! I reached a level of power so high I could choose my glow! I chose gold because it's my favorite color–" The spirit stopped suddenly as she gazed at something resting on Jaune's book case. "Master! You have a paladin's diary!?" Crocea questioned in alarm making him blink as he looked at the old book his sister gave him.

"Huh? Oh yeah my elder sister gave it to me before I left, haven't gotten a chance to read it."

"What are you waiting for!? Don't you want power? Read it!" Crocea said before turning to the team. "They can read it too! Come on, do it, do it, do it, do it, do–"

"Okay, okay!" Jaune said as he stopped his weapon's tantrum, especially when Nora began to chant along with it. It was hard enough having one Nora around, they couldn't handle two. With a sigh, he stood up as the spirit floated behind him and picked up the book. "Let's see-"

*FLASH*

He blinked in surprise as the book turned into a ball of light before separating into four parts and slamming into himself and his teammates. They couldn't even scream as their vision went black.

-?-

"What the hell?" Jaune muttered as he fell to his rear.

"Jaune!?" A voice called out and he turned to find Pyrrha, Ren, and Nora all on the ground in front of him. Standing up slowly, team JNPR looked around only to find themselves standing in a decimated battlefield.

"Guys, look at that." Ren muttered as he pointed to the side shakily and they all paled when they saw the form of a colossal black dragon lying on its side fatally wounded as numerous bodies all covered in shattered armor lay around it. Whether they were dead or close to it was anyone's guess but it was obvious that if they didn't receive medical attention soon they would perish.

"Dust…" Pyrrha muttered in horror as she covered her mouth at the sight. It was obvious that the injured men and women had fought valiantly. She sent them a silent prayer and knew that they had at least brought the mysterious beast down with them if they had indeed perished.

"Ren, where are we? I don't like this place." Nora said quietly as she stepped closer to her childhood friend. All traces of happiness were gone from the bubbly young woman and all that was left was fear. The dragon began to move slightly making them step back in fear only to stop when they heard the sound of metal dragging on the ground.

They watched with wide eyes as a black-haired man garbed in heavy black armor with the single largest blade they had ever seen glared at the beast. It was then that they noticed a blonde young woman garbed in a white robe floating above the dragon as if she were trapped. The man looked at her sadly as he stabbed the blade into the ground.

"I know how to save your precious oracle." A snake-like voice said suddenly making the man grit his teeth in anger as he turned to see what looked like a lizard wearing a white robe.

"Tell me…" The man demanded weakly as he turned to face the snake which had stepped in front of team JNPR. It was obvious now that they couldn't be seen by the people which only made their confusion grow. The blonde woman whimpered as she struggled to break free of the invisible hold.

"You don't have the power to slay Echulus, but I do…and I will share it with you. My sacrifice will insure the destruction of the Fomors." The lizard-man hissed sinisterly.

"Keaghan…don't!" The woman cried out making team JNPR wince as they could practically feel her sorrow.

"Rip out my heart…rip it out and eat it! With my power, you can destroy the dragon!" The lizard hissed.

"Sorry Tieve…this is the only way!" Keaghan told the woman making Ren curse.

"Idiot." Ren muttered with narrowed eyes. It was obvious that the snake make was using the armored man's desperation against him. Still, he couldn't say he wouldn't do the same thing if he and Nora were in their position. Team JNPR could only watch as the man stalked forward and stabbed his hand through the sinister beings chest with brute strength alone sending blood spraying everywhere.

"No one will take Tieve from me!" Keaghan muttered as he devoured the creature's heart as tears fell from Tieve's eyes.

No I was too late.

JNPR blinked in surprise as a voice seemed to resonate through the area. They held their chests in pain as they could feel a palpable sorrow as if they could feel the voice's emotions. Jaune felt a bead of sweat slide down his face as he shook his head slowly in horror.

He could recognize that voice anywhere.

"Y-you damn fool…!" A voice muttered and they could see one of the downed figures standing up weakly. It was a blonde woman with golden hair, lightly tanned skin, and bright blue eyes. Her armor was all but destroyed and blood covered her body as she rose to her feet with a sword held tightly in her right hand. Furious tears fell from her eyes as she watched Keaghan stumble around in agony as a dark power seemed to cover him.

"Fifi…no…no…no, stay down!" Jaune shouted in vain making his team look at him in surprise. Glancing around frantically to find his other sisters. When they couldn't be spotted he realized that this must have been before they met up with Fiona.

"Jaune?" Pyrrha asked carefully. "Do you know that woman?" Jaune only nodded as his face conveyed nothing but fear for the woman before them.

"That's my older sister, Fiona." Jaune answered shocking them. "What is she doing!?"

"F-Fiona…" A woman with a long black ponytail whispered as she rolled over to her back in pain. Next to her was a large scythe that would have had Ruby drooling. "Echulus took a lot out of us, I can heal the others but not enough for us to all live and fight…it's up to you, please Fiona…end this once and for all."

Evie…

It was obvious now that the voice they heard in their heads was the woman's thoughts. Fiona closed her eyes as she slammed her foot down on the side of a shield causing it to flip up into the air where she easily caught it with her left hand.

"Save her…" Evie pleaded as tears fell from her eyes. "If it's…y-you, you can do it!"

Everyone we've come so far…

Sacrificed so much…

Fiona narrowed her eyes as she glanced down at the scythe-wielder.

"Leave the rest to me." Fiona muttered as she turned her attention to Tieve who was watching her with wide-eyes.

Tieve…

JNPR blinked as an image of Tieve, Fiona, and Keaghan laughing and having fun by a shrine flashed through their minds for a split second.

"I'm going to save you. Everything is going to be back to normal." Fiona swore with an intensity that Jaune had never seen before. "Believe in me."

"Fiona…" Tieve whispered quietly as the woman rose her shield before her even though they could all see the effort it took her.

"I don't get it, why isn't her aura healing her?" Ren questioned making Pyrrha pale as she turned towards Jaune. Seeing her expression, the leader just nodded solemnly. "What is it?"

"She doesn't have her aura unlocked." Pyrrha answered quietly making Ren's eyes widen in disbelief.

"What!? That's suicide!"

This is a man who can stalemate enemies that I have to go all out on with minimal effort. Better than me in every way…I can't win no matter how hard I try to imagine it.

Fiona thought with a glare as she charged forward as the now berserk Keaghan ran towards her with his colossal blade poised to kill.

But this…this isn't a matter of can or can't…victory is my only option…

*KRANNNNNNNNGGGG!*

The blade slammed into her shield release bright blue sparks that illuminated the area as Fiona gritted her teeth and knocked his blade back before ramming it into him three times. After that she slashed him twice with her sword. Fiona then flipped her blade into a reverse grip and slashed him one more time before delivering a swift roundhouse kicked which made him stumble back slightly.

He can even shrug off my Ivy Sweep.

Fiona just gave a tired smile as blood spilled from her lips.

You really are a monster.

BGM: Keaghan (Extended) - Vindictus OST

"You bastard…how many times will you make Tieve cry!?" Fiona boomed as she spun around and delivered her signature kick only for him to block it with his blade causing the ground beneath them to shatter. Keaghan roared as he gripped her by her ankle tightly enough to shatter it making the woman grit her teeth as he flung her across the battlefield.

*KRACKABOOOOOOM!*

"*GAK!*" Fiona coughed up blood as she slammed into the ground with enough force to embed her into the rock. A few pieces of jagged rock stabbed through her body but even then she refused to scream. She glared at Keaghan as he dashed forward and leapt into the air, his blade raised the finish her.

Time to go all out, I must have been the only one not to use this on Echulus

Fiona grinned as she was engulfed by a bright light. JNPR was blinded by the light but they managed to see a glimpse of bright white armor begin to cover Fiona before they were completely blinded.

*FLASH!*

When the light had died down it was obvious to the team that a good amount of time had passed in the battle as there was nothing but large craters and enormous gashes on the battlefield. Both Fiona and Keaghan were on their hands and knees panting tiredly. The team could see small pieces of mysterious white armor shatter from Fiona's body.

"Did…did she get him?" Jaune asked incredulously as his team looked at the woman in shock. For a woman as heavily injured as her to do this much damage without aura was nothing short of amazing. It was at this moment that the three paled slightly and turned to each other before cautiously glancing at Jaune.

Just how strong could he become with aura? It didn't take a genius to figure out his sister must have been his trainer.

How…was…that Keaghan?

Fiona panted tiredly, she had gone all out and could only force the man to a stalemate. Keaghan looked as though he were coming to his senses.

"F-Fiona?" Keaghan whispered before gripping his head in agony. A powerful pulse of pure darkness and dread exploded from his body as it was covered from head to toe in an armor so black it seemed to suck in all the light in the area. The power was so great that it force team JNPR to their knees. They could only watch in morbid fascination as the tall armored figured stalked forward and grabbed Fiona tightly around her neck before lifting her up.

Fiona gritted her teeth as she stared into the monster's sinister helmet.

This is it huh…

At least I went down fighting, Jaune would be proud.

Jaune felt tears slide down his face as he looked at the scene. They could feel Fiona's acceptance and knew that she believed she was going to die.

My only regret…is that I couldn't make good on my promise and come back home…just to see the family one last time…

Fiona smiled as she shut her eyes.

But at least…

At least I get to sleep again…

Sleep like I did when I was a girl…

Fiona's body went limp as the man tossed her in the air and prepared to split her in half with the colossal blade.

Forgive me…Tieve

Evie…

Everyone…

Fiona's thoughts were interrupted when she felt something wrap around her waist tightly. Her eyes snapped open in surprise as she found herself being snatched backwards through the air just in time for Keaghan's blade to miss her by mere centimeters.

What!?

Fiona landed on the ground on her rear and looked on with wide-eyes as three people stood in front of her.

"You trying to leave us already?" A man with short brown hair and dark blue eyes said with a smirk as he outstretched his hand. Like her his armor was damaged beyond repair and he had two spears strapped to his side. Pyrrha gasped as she covered her mouth in shock, tears threatening to fall from her eyes.

"L-Lann?"

"You know him?" Ren asked with a frown making the red-head nod.

"He was my mentor, taught me how to use a spear before suddenly disappearing one day. No one knew what happened to him." Pyrrha said quietly. "He was like a brother to me."

"Lann?" Fiona whispered quietly in awe as the man helped her up.

"Oh sure, give him an awe-filled look when I saved your life." A woman with short messy red hair that had a small braid tied in the back and green eyes said with a mischievious smirk. In her hands were two large hook-like blades that had long chains connected to them. "You owe me a night alone with you after that."

"Vella? I thought you two wouldn't be combat ready." Fiona said in surprise making Evie nod as she held her scythe in her right hand.

"I couldn't make everyone combat ready, but you bought me enough time to kill Lann and Vella and resurrect them, as you know my resurrection spell heals far more damage than my other techniques." Evie said as she narrowed her eyes at Keaghan. "You were the only one left that had a paladin or dark knight transformation left, were stuck in our base states so we have to fight smart."

Fiona cracked he neck before sliding back in to her combat stance as Lann pulled off his spears as Vella crouched slightly.

"Then we end this like we started it…together." Fiona said making them smirk. "Let's show him why you don't challenge the Crimson Blades!" Fiona said as she dashed forward with Lann as Vella flipped to the side. Keaghan leapt into the air and slammed his blade into the ground, releasing a wave of dark energy. Fiona narrowed her eyes as she slid to a knee and raised her shield.

*KRANNNNG*

Blue spark erupted from her shield as she was sent sliding back as Lann began to spin rapidly, piercing Keaghan countless times with his spears. A black sphere of energy appeared behind Keaghan quickly before transforming into Evie who spun around with her scythe twice in rapid succession. Hopping back quickly, Evie raised her right hand with narrowed eyes.

*Snap!*

Keaghan flinched slightly as part of his soul was ripped from his body and transformed into a small white whisp which began to repeatedly slam into him.

*BOOM!*

Fiona blasted towards him with a burst of speed as she landed her Heavy Stander counterattack sending him sliding back across the battle field.

*Bang!*

Keaghan fell to a knee as he was repeatedly slammed by two chain blades courtesy of a smirking Vella who was flipping around him in a circle and slamming her weapons into him while she kept a safe distance away. Evie quickly used her blink ability and appeared behind him before slashing him twice again. Keaghan spun around swiftly to behead her, only for her to blink behind him and land an overhead slash with her scythe before blinking further away.

"Vella, get ready!" Evie shouted as she raised her scythe suddenly "Insane Reaper!"

*Shing!*

Lann, Fiona, and Vella all smirked as they felt their stamina recover increase greatly as Evie re-entered the fight, attacking at speeds that almost rivaled Ruby's with her scythe.

"Well then, let's get wild shall we?" Vella chuckled. "Heart of Ice." Vella's eyes went ice blue as her heart and body went cold. Her breath fogged as she breathed. The red-head released a smirk as she slammed her blades into Keaghan from across the battlefield like a machine gun.

*BANG!*

Seeing a rare opportunity, Fiona stopped attacking a put all her power into her sword arm as her teammates continued their rapid onslaught.

"Rose Thorns!" Fiona shouted as she slammed the powerful blow into Keaghan's back.

*CRASH!*

Part of his armor blew off due to the sheer amount of power Fiona had put behind the slash. Keaghan stumbled forward and teleported to the other side of the battlefield only for Evie to blink right in front of him. Time seemed to slow as she ducked under his mighty sword as a skull mark appeared on her left palm.

"Mark of Death." Evie muttered as she slapped her palm into his chest causing an ethereal skull to appear above his head and begin to eat away at his life force. Keaghan roared as he leapt up and slammed his blade into Evie but instead of killing her a green light shattered from her body as she blinked to the side. Fiona once again blocked the resulting energy wave as Lann crouched and glared at Keaghan.

"Everyone, all out!" Fiona shouted making them all smirk viciously as Vella rapidly spun her chain blades.

"Let's do this then." Vella said as she threw her blades at Keaghan. "Glacial Terminus!" Vella shouted as her chains wrapped around Keaghan's entire body making him unable to move. Vella began to walk back and pull with all her might as her chains began to dig into Keaghan's body. As this went Evie ripped open a portal in front of herself that was releasing a black and red glow before hopping into it. The Scythe-wielder was invisible, only reappearing when she slashed at the bound Keaghan.

Suddenly her Scythe reappeared, its blade stabbed into the ground as she slid down its handle with her back towards Keaghan and raising her hand.

"Arcane Gate."

*SNAP!*

*CRASH!*

The threads, the skull, the whisp, and even some of Keaghan's blood exploded when Evie snapped her fingers causing him to be engulfed in a pillar of black and red energy which cracked his armor. Seeing the weakness in his defenses, Vella gave one last pull which shattered a good portion of his armor. Stumbling back in pain, Keaghan didn't notice Lann making a mad dash towards him from behind.

"No one touches Fiona, but me!" Lann boomed as his body suddenly vanished in pure speed, a sonic boom destroying the ground he was on. "Comet Dash!" Keaghan screamed in agony as Lann delivered devastating attacks in a star shaped pattern.

*SHING!*

In fact, to team JNPR, all they could see was Keaghan trapped in what looked like a massive pentagram before Lann reappeared above him and slammed both of his feet into Keaghan's face, shattering his helmet before he back-flipped away from the berserk man. Pyrrha paled as she realized that the man had never taken her seriously in their spars.

Nora and Ren just realized that they may have discovered why Pyrrha was so strong.

"Guys end it!" Lann shouted before rolling backwards as Keaghan fell to a knee with his sword falling down in front of him. Evie instantly appeared behind him and slammed her Scythe into the ground.

"Reverse Gravity!" Evie boomed as large pieces of the ground and Keaghan began to float into the air while Fiona rose her shield.

"It's like she's Professor Goodwitch." Pyrrha muttered as the team continued to watch the flawless teamwork before them in awe. It was inspiring to say the least. Jaune's eyes widened as he watched Fiona make one last dash towards Keaghan.

"It's time I showed you my Crushing Assault." Fiona said coldly, a dark resolve seeming to overtake her features. The man was too far gone to be saved and it just sunk in to team JNPR that she had realized it.

This is it Keaghan, you always hid behind that armor…

Fiona narrowed her eyes as she watched Keaghan's body bounce up from the impact. She slashed him three times in quick succession, blood spraying everywhere as she quickly flipped her shield off of her arm and stabbed it into an open wound she made on his chest. Slamming her blade into her shield two more times, Fiona dug it deeper and deeper into his body before kicking the shield, permanently embedding into her former leader. Spinning around she kicked the shield one more time for good measure as Keaghan screamed in agony before she turned away from the man and held her sword in a reverse grip.

"Oh my God." Jaune muttered, having a similar realization to Pyrrha, that he had never seen Fiona seriously try to hurt someone before.

Fiona leapt backwards and stabbed her blade into Keaghan's collar bone before grabbing its hilt with both of her hands as she attempted to tear through his body, covering her from head to toe in his blood.

Now I'm going to blow it apart!

This is it…

Keaghan…

Goodbye.

*CRASH!*

Fiona gritted her teeth as she ripped her sword free with one mighty pull, shattering his armor as she ripped her blade from his neck to his abdomen. Fiona stood tall, flicking his blood from her sword, her back facing Keaghan as his body rag-dolled away. Her shield which was inside Keagan fell down and stabbed into the ground before her.

If Jaune wasn't so horrified, he would have noted how badass the entire finisher looked.

BGM: END

Suddenly JNPR was forced to shut their eyes as they were blinded by a bright light.

-?-

BGM: Mabinogi G12 Ending Theme

JNPR blinked as they found themselves standing in a plain that was half white and half black. Looking down they could tell they were on the precipice between both sides.

"You four do not need to see the results of that last chapter in the diary, you have all been accepted as potential members of the Silent Brotherhood." A man wearing a grey cloak said as he appeared before them. "You may call me Nyle, I can grant you the power to protect everyone you care about should you show worth."

"Power?" Jaune questioned as he narrowed his eyes at the man. Crocea had claimed that the book would give them power as well but he had yet to get any specifics.

"You caught a glimpse of it when you saw your sister's chapter in the Paladin's diary. You can either become a Paladin like her or a Dark Knight." Nyle said simply. "However before I can grant you this power you must tell me what do you believe is the most important lesson from her chapter? This is your test."

JNPR frowned at the question, at first Pyrrha was going to say the lesson was to never give up but a quick glance from Jaune stopped her from answering.

"Team work." Jaune said finally making JNPR blink. "This Brotherhood is an organization right? That means teamwork is the most important part. No organization can succeed without cooperation."

"I see…is that your final answer boy?"

"It is." Jaune said firmly. The man was silent for a moment before a small smirk graced his lips as he saw the rest of JNPR nodding as they agreed with Jaune's answer.

"Then you all…pass." Nyle said before outstretching his hands. "Come to the light to become a Paladin or recede into the darkness to become a Dark Knight." Jaune and Nora didn't even hesitate as they stepped forward into the light causing a warm feeling the spread through their bodies. It was only a moment before they realized that only they went into the light.

"R-Ren?" Nora asked in confusion as Jaune looked a Pyrrha with a raised eyebrow.

"Nora you belong in the light, you'll be happy there…your happiness is all that's ever mattered to me." Ren spoke up suddenly as he softened his gaze at his childhood friend. "I'll do anything to protect your smile even protect it from the darkness so I can see things that you won't be able to." Ren said as he stepped back and winced slightly as a sharp pain hit his chest as the darkness covered him. His eyes shown bright blue as his body disappeared into the shadows. "The shadows has always been where I belong and you know that."

"And you Pyrrha?" Jaune asked as he tilted his head.

"You're our leader Jaune and I am your partner, I need to have your back." Pyrrha said firmly. "Thanks to you I have made friendships that will last a life time, I owe you far more than you know. Like Ren said I need to see what you can't see, I need to protect you when you're blinded by light." Pyrrha said as she stepped backwards and gritted her teeth at the sharp pain she felt. Her eyes shown blue as her body disappeared. "Besides this way our team stays balanced."

"Then it's decided the brotherhood has two new Paladins and two new Dark Knights." Nyle said as he raised his hand. "Go forth and become the heroes we all know you can be in the name of the goddess. I can't wait to the read your chapters."

*Snap!*

*CRASH!*

BGM: END

Their surroundings shattered like glass and the four found themselves once again in their dorm room.

"Well how was it? Did you get stronger?" Crocea questioned as she immediately flew on top of Jaune's head. He and Nora placed a hand on their hearts and smiled as they felt a new warmth flow through them.

"Yeah I think we did." Jaune said as he and Nora smiled slightly. Ren and Pyrrha looked at their hands and they trembled slightly as they could feel a new intoxicating power rush through their blood.

"Yes, much more powerful." Pyrrha said with a smile.

"Oh my God were going to kick so much ass!" Nora cheered as she bounced on her bed. "Can we test out our strength now Jaune? Please, please, please, please, please, please–"

"Tomorrow Nora." Jaune said as he yawned. "We were gone for a while, its night time. We can figure out this power in the morning."

"Aww…" Nora pouted as she bounced.

"The faster you sleep the faster you can wake up and test it out." Ren added making her gasp before falling to her back instantly.

"Everyone sleep!" Nora ordered before falling asleep that very moment. JNPR sweat dropped at their loudest member before shaking their head and following her led.

-The Next Day-

Teams RWBY and JNPR minus Blake and Jaune were talking and eating breakfast as usual, Jaune had to stay back for a moment to phone his sister and tell her that he and his team had passed the trial.

"So why didn't Killer show up?" Yang questioned curiously before smirking. "Afraid I'd ask for a rematch?"

"No way! He'd just win again!" Nora defended her leader with a grin as Pyrrha turned to the blonde.

"No he had to phone his sister…we went through some very, uh, enlightening experiences last night." Pyrrha answered

"His sister?" Ruby asked curiously making her nod.

"Yes, she serves as a guide for him." Pyrrha said as her team nodded. "We got a chance to talk to her earlier when Jaune called her."

"Fifi's so cool! It's like she's a big sister I never had plus she knows uncle Hurk which is twice as awesome!" Nora cheered making Ren face-palm.

"He isn't your uncle, he's a guy with a giant sword that you followed around when we were younger." Ren said but was completely ignored. It was then that a pale Jaune walked into the launch room.

"Guys we have a problem." Jaune said as he approached the table. "We have a code Blue." RWBY looked on in surprise as the entirety of Jaune's team instantly turned serious as if a switch had been flipped, even Nora was staring at Jaune seriously with a frown.

"This isn't a drill is it?" Pyrrha questioned curiously making him shake his head, this made the team pale slightly.

"Uh Code Blue?" Yang finally asked making Ren nod his head solemnly.

"It's a threat so dangerous that it's above code Red." Ren answered making Ruby blink in confusion.

"And what's code red?"

"Something that your team can handle. When it's bigger than that we come in." Nora said offhandedly making RWBY gape at them, more than a little offended. "Blue team, best team."

"Back to the problem at hand, what's wrong Jaune?" Ren questioned as the leader looked around the room.

"Too many ears follow me." And with that JNPR left.

-JNPR's Room-

"A monster is headed to Vale." Jaune said without preamble as soon as they got situated. His team blinked for a moment as they registered what he said.

"Jaune, Vale is full of hunters I'm sure a Grimm won't be a problem." Pyrrha said as she looked at her leader.

"Wait Pyrrha, he didn't say Grimm." Ren stated making Jaune nod.

"My sister calls them fomors and this one is one of the worst." Jaune said as he sat on his bed. "Its name is Glas Ghaibhleann–"

"Glas what?" Pyrrha interrupted at the strange name.

"Glas Ghaibhleann."

"Excuse me?" This time it was Ren.

"Uh…Glas Ghaibhleann?"

"How are you even pronouncing that right now?" Nora, of all people, deadpanned making Jaune sigh.

"Moving on…" Jaune said with an eye-twitch. "It nearly cost the Crimson Blades their lives to kill it. Someone has resurrected it and sent it towards Vale." Jaune said making them pale.

"Then we have to tell the teachers–"

"I tried, didn't listen." Jaune said with a sigh. "They couldn't mobilize the amount of hunters needed to take it down on the word of a first year student. Listen guys, something big is beginning to happen. My sister told me that Keaghan's armor is missing on top of this."

"This isn't good." Ren muttered making Jaune shake his head.

"The route my sister said it was going and the speeds at which it can fly…it'll be at the city by nightfall. You guys paid attention to Oobleck's class right? If that thing destroys the wall it will be the last of our worries. Guys a lot of people are going to die." Jaune said with a pained expression.

…

"So what now?" Ren questioned as he looked at Jaune.

"Yeah Jaune, what's the plan?" Nora asked him innocently.

"We'll follow whatever you decide." Pyrrha said seriously and Jaune looked at the expectant looks of his teammates in shock. They all awaited his orders and it was then Jaune realized the weight he actually carried when becoming a leader. They were all willing to risk their lives on his command.

"It'll be hard…extremely hard…but maybe just maybe, we can pull off a miracle." Jaune muttered as he crossed his arms. "I managed to get some Intel from Fiona, its most dangerous aspect is its flight but if we get rid of at least one of its wings that should help us a lot."

"But how?" Ren questioned making Jaune frown in thought before snapping his fingers.

"Chain hooks, we can stock up on some at a local black smith and use them to rip them off." Jaune said as he turned to Ren. "That or we can get close enough to cut them off while we fight."

"But how will we land them, if it's fast enough to practically cross the globe and strong enough to take on your sister's team…then it won't just let us chain it down." Pyrrha pointed out making him nod.

"Exactly, which is why we have to stun it." Jaune said with a smirk making Pyrrha blink owlishly.

"Stun?"

"We can take it down with some Ballistae." Jaune said with a smirk. "That should be strong enough to stun it for a bit, there should be some at the local museums."

"Would the museums really be willing to lend us old war artifacts though?" Pyrrha questioned making him shake his head but his smirk never left.

"Not at all, that's where Nora and Ren come in." Jaune said making a chill go down Ren's spine. "Ren with your stealth and Nora with your strength we should be able to-uh-borrow a few Ballistae from the museums."

"WOOHOO! Ren! We're going on a heist!" Nora cheered before she began to tear up suddenly. Ren looked on in shock as his childhood friend began sobbing for the first time in years.

"Nora…are...are you okay?"

"I-I j-just love this t-team so m-much!" Nora wept making Ren roll his eyes as he patted her back.

"Once they get the weapons to a safe place, say the alley behind the Dust till Dawn shop, Pyrrha you can use your semblance to move them to Glas' location which I will be spending the next few hours trying to map." Jaune explained as he pulled out his scroll. "I can search for news of weird sightings or monster attacks and map them to get an idea of what kind of course it's taking. Once we find that, we can strategically place the Ballistae down and fight it hopefully long enough for reinforcements."

"Speaking of reinforcements why not get RWBY to help?" Pyrrha questioned making Jaune sigh as he completely entered full leader mode which basically meant everything that was about to come out of his mouth would be brutally honest.

"Blake is missing, I know you all noticed that, that alone destroys their synergy. What we're about to do? It's suicide. They are good hunters Pyrrha but the only one on their team that knows why they're here is Ruby and she needs to focus on getting her team back together." Jaune explained seriously. "Also Ruby is a leader at heart, a good one, she'll make decisions she feels is best instinctively-"

"–And that's not good for you. You need to have fighters who you can guarantee will make every move you say." Ren said simply making Jaune nod. "I agree with Nora, we did get a good team…but I hope you know that if you get us killed we'll haunt you for the rest of your life."

"Noted."

"What happens when the museums send the authorities after the missing Ballistae?" Pyrrha questioned curiously making Jaune shrug.

"If Glas is a no show, blame it on that Roman guy that's been running around." Jaune shrugged making them nod. "Alright, now let's do this."

-Hours Later: Valean Wall-

Jaune sat down a bench with his hood up as it rained.

"Not good, it wasn't supposed to rain today…is this really that monsters power affecting the environment? Just what did I get myself in to?" Jaune thought as he shut his eyes. "Alright maybe he'll be a no show-no don't think like that Jaune because if he doesn't show up here he'll terrorize some place that's not expecting him and more people will die. You have stop that thing here at any cost."

*FLAP*

*RUMBLE*

*CRASH*

Jaune flinched as it began to storm and looked up to see a monster that made his blood freeze. Glas was far more demonic looking than his sister had described. It was a colossal humanoid figure with two angel wings and four arms and blazing red eyes. In two of its arms were a pair of black blades, Jaune trembled as it tossed its head back and opened its mouth revealing its spikey teeth.

*ROOOAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRR*

BGM: Glas Ghaibhleann Battle Theme (Extended) - Vindictus OST

"It's here guys!" Jaune shouted into his scroll as he got Crocea Mors battle ready.

"Well that's a sight I didn't want to see again, master." Crocea said with a look of disgust on her face as she floated next to Jaune.

*THOOOOOM!*

The ground trembled as three ballistae landed at the scene as Team JNPR ran out to their leader with their weapons drawn. They were all scared shitless but as they heard the screams of the innocent behind them running in terror they realized they were the only line of defense.

"We either die heroes, or live as cowards." Jaune said suddenly as they all tightened their grips on their weapons. "Guys it was an honor." Nora shut her eyes before turning towards Ren with a glare and wrapping a hand around his collar.

"Nora–*MMPPH!*" The stoic teen was completely gob-smacked as he found himself in a passionate lip-lock.

"What the hell, no regrets." Pyrrha said suddenly before following Nora's lead and pressing her lips to Jaune's.

The knight had to have a mental reboot as a tongue was shoved down his throat.

"Alright let's do this!" Nora shouted as Pyrrha released Jaune and raised her shield. The blond shook his head to get out of his stupor and gave his partner a look that screamed that they would talk about this surprising (To him anyway) development if they lived. Jaune glared up at Glas whom glared right back at him.

Blue eyes met red and with that the four teens charged the demon.

Glass roared as it blasted forward towards them with both of its blades aimed to dismembered them all in on go. Ren, being the fastest, ran a head of them and hopped onto the blade where he began to run the creatures warm while shooting it. Both Pyrrha and Nora barrel rolled under the blades as Jaune slid to a knee and raised his shield.

*KRANNNNNNG*

Both blades bounced from his shield as blue sparks flew in front of him while he slid back.

*BANG!*

Pyrrha's aim was true as her spear blasted right into Glas' left eye sending blood flying everywhere but unfortunately that wasn't enough to end the beast. Glas roared as blue blasts of fire began striking the ground forcing Ren to retreat away from the monster's body. Jaune blasted forward to perform his counter attack as Glass stabbed its left blade it the ground before swinging its right blade in a wide arc. Time seemed to slow as Jaune barely ducked under the blade, the wind blowing his hood off, as he leapt up and slammed his shield into the monster making it step back.

"RAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Jaune glared as he felt the ground tremble from the monsters roar and quickly turned to Pyrrha.

"Ballista!" Jaune ordered making her nod.

"On it!" Pyrrha said as she ran to one of the nearby weapons. Jaune cursed as he saw that the monster was about to take flight.

"Pink Lotus!" Jaune shouted making Nora nod as she ran to Ren and grabbed his arm tightly. She spun him around twice before throwing him at the demon. Ren used his blades as he ran into and up the monster's body like a cyclone slashing it the entire time forcing it to collapse back to its feet. Unfortunately for him the monster managed to grab him with its upper right arm.

*BANG!*

The Ballista's blast resounded through the battlefield as Pyrrha shot the large spear into the monsters chest, stunning it as more blood sprayed down to the battlefield. Seeing his moment, Jaune threw his blade high in to the air-increasing the strength of the throw with his aura.

"Nora's Arc!" Jaune shouted making the orange-haired huntress drop her weapon and run to him as he slid to a knee and raised his shield. Nora leapt onto the shield and Jaune used his aura enhanced strength to send her blasting through the air towards his blade. Nora caught the blade and held it above her head with both hands and if by the grace of God, a thunderbolt slammed into Nora, supercharging her as a manic grin split her face. It was then that she released a roar and descended upon the monster with a glare.

*Flashback*

"What's the point of teaching me this Jauney!" Nora pouted. "Swords are too weak, they always break when I use all my strength that's why I use Magnhild!"

"Trust me, Nora. Crocea won't break, stronger have tried." Jaune said with a smile as he handed her his blade. "Now…just find your center."

*Flashback: End*

"Focal Point!" Nora shouted as she used the move Jaune taught her, however her arc was pink unlike his golden one and was at least ten times bigger and covered in electricity. Glas managed to move to the side to avoid the fatal attack but it cost him his upper right arm and part of his right wing. Ren flipped recovered in mid-air as he was freed from the monster and landed on his feet.

*SHINNNNGGG*

*BOOOOOOOOM!*

"Now!" Jaune shouted as he and Nora shot two Chain hooks into the injured wing and ripped it off with a mighty pull.

*SCHTICK*

Glas screeched in agony as it formed a large blue fireball which split into four parts and blasted at JNPR at blinding speeds. Jaune barely had enough time to raise his shield but the blast was too strong for his regular guard and overwhelmed him quickly. Things weren't looking all too good for his team either whom also found themselves overwhelmed by the attacks. The four struggled to stand as Glas flew into the sky and began swinging wildly with his blades before descending at break-neck speeds and releasing a powerful slash that sent the four flying from the battlefield and towards a nearby building.

*CRASH!*

Jaune's vision began to blur and he could glance to the side to see his team was barely clinging on to consciousness. He gritted his teeth in anger as Glas released fireballs into the city, the screams of the citizen seemed to feed the monstrosity's rage.

"Get up master!" Crocea said with a glare as she landed on his chest.

*Ba-dump!*

"All of you get up!"

*Ba-dump!*

"You got power last night right? Then release it!" Crocea ordered as a pain in Jaune's chest increased more and more as he struggled to stand. A bright light seemed to be released from his heart as he felt the power he gained the previous day attempt to rip from his body.

Nora groaned as she too was engulfed by a light as a warm feeling filled the deepest parts of her being. She rose slowly as she felt the pain slowly disappear. Her eyes met Glas' as she stood next to her illuminated leader.

Pyrrha stumbled next to Jaune before she fell to a knee and rose her trembling palm in front of her incredulously as tendrils of darkness broke free from her skin. Sweat slid down her face as her eyes shone bright blue.

Ren stood up next to Nora but fell to his knees as he held his head in agony as the intoxicating strength began to claw itself from under his skin. His irises shone bright blue as he was engulfed by darkness.

*FLASH*

*BOOOOOOOOOM!*

As one JNPR exploded in power, Jaune and Nora were blinded by light as Pyrrha and Ren were engulfed by darkness. Jaune and Nora stood tall in twin suits of bright white armor, their faces completely obscured by a white helmet that had black feathers protruding from its sides. The tassets of their armors were made of pitch black feathers which reached the back of their knees. Their weapons were now covered with a white metal that shaped them into a more heavenly appearance as a golden light engulfed the weapons.

In contrast, Pyrrha and Ren were covered in a black metallic substance which covered them from head to toe, though in Pyrrha's case it left little to the imagination as only her legs, head, half of her torso, and arms were covered by the metal. Pyrrha's hair had gone pitch black and her chest and rear were covered by a black fleshy substance that fit her like a second skin. The substance covered both of their faces which were visible beneath the helmets and their eyes shone bright blue. Their weapons took on a more demonic black metal theme and were covered by darkness.

All four's weapons had also increased slightly in length as well.

"What!? Why is mine so revealing!?" Pyrrha snapped angrily she looked down at her breasts. "I'm practically naked!"

"We'll worry about that later, these forms are burning our power so we have to make them count we probably only have a minute or so max to hold it, let's go!" Jaune ordered as they charged forward towards Glas. Nora mecha-shifted her weapon into a grenade launcher and began releasing blast after blast into Glas. The Monster roared as it stabbed its left blade into the ground and released a massive slash towards them. "Aegis!" Jaune shouted as both he and Pyrrha slid to a knee and raised their shields to block the swing. A gold flash of light erupted from their shields as the blade was sent flying from Glas' hand.

*RATATATATATATA*

A storm of black bullets slammed into to Glas as Ren ran forward and as soon as he got close enough he used his blades to slash wildly into Glas' body. The reach of his weapons extended to the point it looked as though he were releasing black arcs of energy whenever he attacked.

*BANG!*

Pyrrha released her spear into Glas' left eye and ripped it free with her semblance viciously, blinding the monster. Pyrrha then threw her shield into its face with enough force to shatter a few of its teeth before bringing her shield back to her. Jaune roared as he spun around and delivered a well-placed amaranth kick to the monster's shin, shattering it easily and sending bits of flesh and blood flying onto his armor. The beast fell to a knee as Pyrrha shifted her weapon into a rifle and began to blast it as Nora ran forward and slammed her hammer into its head with crippling amounts of force.

*SHTICK!*

Ren leapt onto its back and grabbed its left wing tightly in his right hand and began to carve away at it with one of his blades.

"Pyrrha hold it down!" Jaune commanded making her nod as she stabbed her spear into the ground and raise her hands. The monster's dropped blade and the Ballista ammo all floated into the air before she whipped both of her hands toward it sending the projectiles slamming into its body and pinning it into the ground. Jaune climbed onto the monster's back and grabbed ahold to the wing Ren was carving. The men nodded at each other before releasing a roar as they ripped the wing from Glas' back, showering them in blood. The two leapt off and landed by the rest of their team as they looked up at the monster.

"We're going to need a shower." Ren muttered as the beast screeched in agony sending blue fire blasting everywhere which sent Team JNPR blasting backwards as the monsters ripped itself free from its restraints. Jaune slid back on his feet as his team tumbled back just as their transformations ended. Their armors shattered and Pyrrha gritted her teeth as she landed on her right arm, breaking it in the process. The now blind and wingless monster grabbed its dropped blade and began swinging wildly in all directions with its blades as it released blue fire.

"What now Jaune?" Pyrrha questioned through gritted teeth as pain shot through her arm. The transformations apparently did not come without a cost as their clothes were ripped asunder by the power they released. All four stood in nothing tattered remains of their normal clothing and their inner armor, hell even Pyrrha's hair band and circlet were shattered. Jaune narrowed his eyes as he collapsed his shield and stuck it to his side. He knelt down and grabbed Pyrrha's spear and quickly turned it into its sword form.

"Slashing High." Jaune said as he slid into a battle stance Pyrrha had taught him. His body exploded in light as Crocea was held tightly in his right hand and Miló was held in a reverse grip in his left hand. Jaune narrowed his eyes as he stared at the beast. "Arkos."

"It hasn't been tested yet! That's suicide Jaune!" Pyrrha said incredulously making him snort.

"This whole plan was." Jaune said before glancing back at her with a sad smile. "I trust you Pyrrha, I know you have my back. Now let's go." Pyrrha shut her eyes in pain before raising her hand towards Jaune causing the blades and parts of his fragmented armor to be covered in black energy. Flicking her wrist Jaune was sent blasting forward at speeds that would give Ruby a run for her money. The monster sniffed the air and instantly turned to Jaune and raised its blades.

Time slowed as Jaune's blades met Glas' as he glared at the demon.

*BOOOOOOOOOOOM!*

The ground was ripped apart by a shock wave as the two began to clash their blades as Aura blasted from Jaune in waves.

-With RWBY-

The newly reassembled team RWBY had just gotten Blake back when they were alerted to an explosion in the distance. The four wasted no time to go check it out, sure that it was another one of Roman's schemes. They were expecting to see the White Fang, but what they did fine made their jaws drop.

They watched in disbelief as Jaune went toe to toe with a monster that was ripped from their worst nightmares with nothing but two blades and shattered armor. He flew around the creature and would avoided the monster's attacks as if he were being pulled and pushed around them.

"What the hell is going on!?" Yang shouted incredulously as Ruby pulled out her scythe.

"What in Remnant is that thing!?" Weiss questioned as she instantly pulled out her blade to go help the blond buffoon.

"Quick we have to help Jaune, get into positions!" Ruby ordered only for them to freeze at the sound of someone clearing their throats.

"Not so fast Ms. Rose, I do believe team JNPR can handle this." Ozpin said as he approached with his signature mug and an angered Glynda.

"Are you out of your mind? They're children! We have to stop this!" Glynda said making the man hum as he turned her.

"Just wait a minute old friend, I'm sure they will surprise us…those four…they aren't meant to be hunters." Ozpin said making Glynda blink in confusion.

"Then what are they?"

"Heroes." Ozpin chuckled.

-With Jaune-

"Master! The only way we can defeat this monster is if you use me!" Crocea shouted as Jaune and Glas parried each other's weapons and struggled for dominance, a herculean feat for Jaune for even with Pyrrha's help and his aura the monster was far stronger than he was.

BGM: END

"How do I do that!?"

"You have to WANT to KILL it. Understand? This whole fight you've been trying to protect and that's good but to use me you have to forget about that and only focus on killing!" Crocea shouted as his arms trembled.

Jaune's arms trembled as he glared at the monster. That creature…that monster…that demon wanted nothing but destruction and despair. It could have killed so many people with no remorse…

…it had no right to live.

*FLASH*

"That's it Master!" Crocea shouted as the blade began to glow gold. She aimed both of her hands towards the blade as she floated above Jaune. Jaune shouted as he knocked the beast's blade back with all of his might sending Glas stumbling back. Pyrrha's blade fell from his hand as his left arm broke from the effort.

BGM: Sword of Promised Victory- Fate/Zero OST

Jaune raised Crocea high into the air as it exploded into pure golden energy. Its weight was incredible, the ground beneath his feet shattered as he struggled to hold it.

"Holy shit!? Jaune exclaimed incredulously and just as he was sure his arm was going to give when he felt a hand grab his around the blades' hilt. Glancing to the side his eye's widened as he saw what looked like an older Crocea Mors holding the sword. She was cloaked in gold armor, hair was long and orange, and her eyes burned bright red. The blades on her wings seemed far deadlier as well. The beast trembled as she glanced up at it.

"I see you finally remember me you foul beast…I am Crocea Mors, the Yellow Death…and now…" Crocea muttered as she tightened her grip over Jaune's hand, her face devoid of mercy.

"…It's time…" Jaune continued as he tightened his grip.

"To die!" Jaune and Crocea shouted as they brought the blade down releasing a powerful golden arc of light which split Glas in half as well as blew up a good amount of the battlefield in a golden blaze of power.

*FLASH!*

*BOOOOOOOOOOM!*

Jaune smiled as he was engulfed by the golden explosion. They had done it, they had saved them and destroyed the monster, but most importantly his team survived...a tear escaped his eyes as the light covered him completely…

…He only wished that he could be there to see how they turned out.

BGM: END

+1 Title: Hero of Vale

+1 Title: Glas Ghaibhleann Eradicator

+1 Decomposed Glas Ghaibhleann Leather

+1 Glas Ghaibhleann's Chipped Hook

+1 Glas Ghaibhleann's Rusty Nail Fragment

+1 Glas Ghaibhleann's Torn Pants

-?-

BGM: Eternal- Rie Tanaka

Jaune blinked as he found himself lying in a plain of white. His head was on something soft and looking up he found that he was resting on the mysterious white-haired woman's lap.

"Ah you're awake." The woman said gently with a smile.

"Where am I?" Jaune asked in confusion.

"The Soulstream, this is where all Millitians come when they perish." Nao explained making him grimace.

"So I really died?"

"I'm afraid so. You overexerted your power too much and were too close to the explosion. Your body and soul took too much damage from the fight and your heart gave out." Nao said sadly. "Still, you destroyed Glas Ghaibhleann once and for all and that is no small feat. You truly are a special child."

"So what now?" Jaune asked quietly.

"You have a few choices, you can be reborn in Erinn as a new person or simply go there as you are now, and you can also be resurrected in Remnant as you still have a destiny there." Nao explained as her expression softened "You do not have to return there, you will only face even more pain and even harder battles…you have done more than most Millitians have for the goddess. It is okay to rest now."

"I would like to go back." Jaune said after a moment of thought. "Like you said I still have a destiny and people are depending on me." Jaune said making Nao frown before nodding her head sadly.

"If that is what you wish." Nao said as she brushed back some of her hair and leaned down to press her lips to his instantly sending a surge warmth through his very being. "The fights will only get worse, but I faith in you my little Millitian." Her smile was the last thing Jaune saw as his eye lids got heavier and heavier before closing.

-Vale-

The rain seemed to come down harder as Jaune lay in a large puddle of blood and water.

"Do you see what you've done you fool!" Glynda snapped angrily at a frowning Ozpin. "The boy died, my student died! I could have prevented it but I let your foolishness persuade me otherwise! His death is on me, I have to explain to his family why he won't come home!" Glynda shouted as Pyrrha wept on Jaune's chest as Ren held a sobbing Nora. There was not a single dry eye in team RWBY as they watched the still form of their friend.

"Please Jaune, wake up." Pyrrha whispered sadly as Ren placed a hand on her shoulder.

"It's too late, he left the world as he was meant to-as a hero." Ren said quietly making her heart clench. Yang was whispering something to her sister who had buried her head into her shoulder and wept. No one had noticed Jaune's wounds begin to heal or his body stir slightly as the rain landed on his body. Slowly he opened eyes after his soul had re-entered his body.

"Damn am I going to feel this in the morning." Jaune muttered making Pyrrha tense and look back to him slowly as if she had seen a ghost.

"J-Jaune?" Pyrrha questioned making everyone stop what they were doing and turn to the knight.

"Next time…remind me to make a campfire before a fight to the death." Jaune said dryly with a weak smile as he propped himself up on his elbows. Tears filled her eyes as she lunged forward and held him in a tight embrace. Jaune patted her back as her shoulders shook with emotion. Looking at the stunned team RWBY Jaune weakly pointed towards Glas' corpse and smirked.

"Beat that. Blue team, best team." Jaune chuckled making Ren shake his head as Nora was torn between crying and laughing.

"Only you Jaune." Ren muttered good-naturedly.

"You were saying." Ozpin asked innocently as he sipped his coffee with a raised eyebrow as Glynda looked on in disbelief.

"Impossible his aura was gone and his vital had shut down…are you telling me he came back through sheer will!?" Glynda asked incredulously as Ozpin walked away.

"There is much we still don't know about this world." Ozpin said before glancing back at her. "Next time, have a little faith." Glynda could only shake her head as she watched the man leave before turning back to her students.

She didn't know why but she felt as though she were watching the people that would revolutionize the world.

BGM: END

-Days Later: Rocheste: Bar-

"So now he's considered a hero of Vale!" Fiona said with a laugh as she and her fellow mercenaries ate dinner and drunk their beers.

"Gotta say Fifi that little brother of yours is going to go far." Lann said with a laugh. "His team as well."

"I must admit, killing that monstrosity is quite impressive." Evie said with a smile as she read her spell book. "Even if he does live in…Vale." Evie said the last part with a slight grimace.

"You know one day you're going to have to tell us why you have a problem with Vale Evie." Lann said with a sigh.

"Oh you don't know?" Vella said with a laugh making the Scythe wielder glare at her.

"She got her ass dumped by some guy who was way too old for her if you ask me, what was his name again? Qrow?" Vella questioned only to find herself ducking under a book thrown by the mage.

"Seriously?" Fiona deadpanned at the scythe wielder whom rolled her eyes. "How serious was that relationship?"

"He had the cutest niece ever, she even called me auntie! To be honest I miss my little cookie buddy more than that old son of a bitch. I mean, I taught her one magic trick and he freaked out! But yet he let her play with giant scythes and guns." Evie pouted as she picked at her food.

"Back on topic, kid has talent I'll give you that." Karok said as he dug into his meal. The massive man was astounded that four brats could actually kill something that had taken them such a long time back when they had first started out. A man with spiky brown hair shook his head as he placed down his mug.

"I still can't believe that little orange haired stalker of mine actually became a huntress." Hurk groaned as he placed his head in his hands. "She's going to kill them all."

"Especially my brother." A calm voice said making him turn to the archer of the group, Kai. "Perhaps I shouldn't have left him to his own devices when our village fell."

"But still…" A girl of about sixteen years of age with long black twin-tails garbed in a silk dress began as she polished her massive glaive. "I know it's rare for the ice-queen or her majesty to actually show emotion but won't your sisters get pissed when she finds out what happened?"

"Oh please Lynn. Delia is on a mission and Arisha decided to sleep in for once." Fiona said with a dismissive wave. "As long as you all shut the hell up, she won't ever find out that Jaune had to fight Glas Ghaibhleann or that I went back to train him…" Fiona trailed off when she noticed her friends all paled as Vella and Kai gestured for her to shut the hell up. Fiona took a deep breath before sighing. "Fuck. Which one is behind me?"

"Guess." A calm sultry voice said from behind her that somehow conveyed nothing but ill-intent which made Fiona shudder slightly as she slowly glanced back.

"H-hi Ari…o-on a scale of one to ten, how pissed are you?" Fiona stuttered out as she heard a blade being drawn.

"Oh if only numbers went that high."

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