Chapter 2

I woke up at the usual time, which was almost always before everyone else in the dorm. I was going to take a shower and then head on over to the dining hall for breakfast. That's what my routine mainly consisted of, so that's what I did. After my shower, I changed into the school uniform, double checking to see if my tie was in place, since last time it was slightly off, Phoenix was so upset about it. We literally sparred over that matter. I lost terribly and had to make it up to her. At least she doesn't tutor me in the same manner. She acts completely different when tutoring me. Upon leaving the bathroom, I saw that Phoenix was awake and about to go in the bathroom. I'm not used to seeing her in the morning often as she usually trains at this time.

"Good morning Jet." She said happily.

"Morning Phoenix." I said standing at the doorway to the bathroom.

"A-Are you going to the dining hall?" She asked me rather shyly.

"I am yeah. Do you wanna come along? I can wait for you if you want." I told her, attempting to give her some confidence in her attempt with me.

"Y-You don't have to wait for me. I can meet up with you there." She said walking past me into the bathroom.

"Alright then. I'll see you there." I said waving to her as I began to leave. Just as she closed the door, I was about to open the door to leave, when she opened the bathroom door.

"Oh and by the way, your tie is slightly crooked Jet." She said with a smile on her face then returned to the bathroom. I looked down in fear and sure enough she was right. I never seem to win. At least it looks like she's in a good mood, so I probably won't have to spar with her. Besides the semester hasn't even started yet, why does it even matter? I guess it's pointless to argue since I did decide to put on the uniform. I opened the door and walked on over to the dining hall. There weren't many people there, but it wasn't exactly empty either. Most people usually come together with friends or their teams. Most of the time I mostly eat alone until my team shows up about a half hour after I've finished eating. Probably in attempt to wake Robyn. Though it's mainly Sapphire having to deal with Robyn as she's the only one who remains with her. I'd hate to have to be in her position again. Trust me, it's not pleasant attempting to wake Robyn in the mornings. At least this time Sapphire is more relaxed, but in a few days we're going to start the second semester, so she's going to have to pick up the pace. Walking in the dining hall, I managed to get a stack of five pancakes. As I was about to grab an apple, I ended up grabbing onto somebody's hand.

"Huh?" I said looking at the hand I grabbed and noticed how soft it felt. I looked at the person whose hand I was holding and saw that it was Pyrrha. I instantly let her hand go and apologized.

"S-Sorry about that Pyrrha. I wasn't paying attention." I said as I handed over the apple that she was going to get. She gladly took the apple with a smile and a slight blush on her face.

"No need to worry Jet. Anyways good morning." She said having helpings of other fruits.

"Good morning to you too. You alone like I am?" I said getting an apple for myself.

"No, Jaune is already eating." She said gesturing to where he was sitting about five tables from us. A few tables from Jaune, Cardin was with his team teasing poor Velvet as usual. Pyrrha noticed this as well.

"You'd think more people would do a better job to enforce treating a fellow classmate with respect." I said as I took my plate and began to search for my own table. Pyrrha followed as her table was on the way as well. I placed my food on the table next to where Pyrrha and Jaune sat, and began to walk over to Cardin. Pyrrha noticed and wanted to come but I gestured her not to.

"Ow! Please stop, that hurts!" Velvet said attempting Cardin to leave her alone. If only she wasn't so kind here. I know she's capable of handling Grimm, as she's a second year student for a reason.

"Hey, Cardin!" I called him out right before he was about to pull on Velvet's ears. I stepped in between the two, making sure Velvet was behind me.

"The hell do you think you are?" Cardin asked rather upsettingly. He always whines when he doesn't get his way.

"A concerned student, looking out for a fellow classmate, that's being derided by one who acts all high and mighty." I told Cardin as his team got off from their tables and surrounded me. Velvet had left, but was still watching from a safe distance. Cardin took a step closer to me then shoved me, as his whole body just loomed over me. I stood my ground like a rock, and remained immovable from his shove.

"Looks like Velvet's got an admirer guys. How 'bout we teach the Faunus lover a lesson?" They all nodded in agreement, and Cardin had a big grin on his face.

"Looks like it's set then. Better prepare yourself then. We'll be seeing you at the amphitheater, unless you're too busy making love to Velvet of course. Heh, c'mon guys." He said as his team walked away without looking at me. I approached Velvet seeing how she still stood there, unsure of what to do.

"You didn't need to do that for me Jet. So long as they don't hurt anymore people, I'm fine with taking the pain." She said obviously lying.

"You don't need to worry about me Velvet. After today, I'm sure they'll leave you alone for good. If not, I'll continue to pursue them. Now, go on and enjoy yourself, I've got a fight to prepare for."

"Thank you Jet. I'll see you around." She said waving as she walked away. Just before she turned away completely, I could see a smile forming on her face. Just as I was about to walk away, I felt a hand on my shoulder, sure enough it was Phoenix.

"Well, I was planning to take you guys to the amphitheater anyways. You just made my job all the easier, even if you do have to fight for the honor of a damsel in distress." Phoenix said patting my back.

"Oh please. I'm not as chivalrous as you believe I am Phoenix. At least in comparison to you." I said as I began to walk on over to the locker room, with Phoenix following a bit behind, obviously taking in the tease I gave her.

"Oh yeah Phoenix." I said calling over to her. She heard me and caught up to me.

"Need something Jet?" She asked readily, as if she could take on the entire academy if I asked her to.

"Could you bring me my plate of pancakes? I at least want to eat after the fight." I said pointing to the plate. Jaune and Pyrrha were finishing their food faster so they could see the fight as well. Phoenix walked on over to the table, while she took out her scroll and seemed to have messaged Sapphire of this ordeal. I turned around and noticed that even Velvet seems like she's going to watch the fight. This turned out to be a much more exciting day than I had previously imagined it would've been. I got into the locker room and put on my gear. I probably shouldn't waste any dust in this fight, so I don't load my gauntlets, and leave them be. Of course Cardin and his team will be using all they've got against me. After tightening my headband into place, I made my way to the amphitheater.

The lights were dimmed to give off the feeling that Cardin's team and I were the only people here. His team was waiting for me there, and looked rather impatient, because, well that's their nature. I prepared myself, then ran right at them. Cardin lead his team, as they ran around him, in an attempt to surround me quickly. With his mace raised, he prepared to swing, as I jumped, planted my feet on Cardin's chest,and managed to use my weight to push myself away from Cardin, pushing him back a bit and turning me around so that I could kick his teammates from the air. I managed to hit Dove and Russel, and knocked them both down, as Sky appeared and slammed his halberd down. I sidestepped right on time, and stood right next to him. He attempted to strike me, but I elbowed him twice in the face making him let go of his weapon, and leaving his stomach wide open. I lunged forward and placed my palm right on his stomach, and could instantly feel his aura flowing right into my palm. When I took enough aura, I kicked him back, and began to charge up the blast. It takes about five seconds to charge, and everyone else is closing in on me. If I used a bit of my own aura it could charge faster, and be a stronger attack, so that's exactly what I did. With a suitable amount used, I turned and blasted my attack towards my oncoming enemies. It blasted Russel head on, throwing him across the room, and sure enough eliminating him from fighting anymore. Dove and Cardin seemed to have taken about half of the blast, but Sky had gotten up, and ran towards his halberd. I gave chase to ensure he wouldn't reach in time. He managed to get there first, and swung right at me, with its incredible reach. I dodged the swing by rolling to the side, and popping back up with a flurry of kicks, then following up with a spin kick to his jaw, leaving him dazed once again. I ran forward a bit, then jumped and punched him right on the cheek throwing him down to the ground, where he remained defeated. Dove and Cardin were all that were left now. Dove went first, swinging his sword as I blocked it easily with my gauntlets. He backed off and shot at me a few times, and I dodged each shot with ease. I admit, after using some of my aura to boost the blast, I am slightly fatigued. I've noticed that I've slowed down, but not enough for them to notice. Dove and Cardin both ran towards me impatiently. All of us seek to end this as soon as possible. Cardin charged first, attempting to slam his mace down on me. I backflipped, avoiding the crushing blow, as Dove made his way around to face me. After one thrust, I managed to grab a hold of his sword hand and keep it there in place. With my spare hand I used my palm to strike his chest, as I took his weapon, and used it against him. I aimed at him, and shot him four times in the chest, then I threw the sword, slashing at his legs, which brought him to his knees. I took him down with a swift kick to his temple, and he laid down, defeated. Cardin was all that was left. With another failed swing, I went under and grabbed his weapon arm. I struck his elbow, making him drop his weapon, and causing him to flinch in pain, and angered him. Using his right hand, he attempts to punch me, but I step to the side, and grab a hold of his arm. Next, I raise myself and place my left leg over his head and rest it on his left shoulder, where my right leg is just behind his head. I follow up by quickly using my momentum to twist my body fast enough to do a scissor kick takedown. With a loud slam, Cardin crashed onto the ground with a strong enough impact thanks to the added weight of his armor. My right leg remained under him, though my left leg was free, and Cardin was still up. I finished him off with an ax kick right on his chest. I got my leg out from under his heavy body and stood victorious from this fight.