Got The Life IV
So. Here I was, in the fabled Professor Port's class after Velvet and I successfully sneaked in. Infamous for it's sleep inducing, mind numbing lectures of past stories, It was currently having one going on right now. And you know what?
These Stories are Fuckin AWESOME
Everyone else in this freakin anime universe are being a bunch of over dramatic, whining ass b-words, These are freaking amazing! This dude is talking about how he beat an Ursa to death with it's own leg, scaling a mountain with one hand, HAVING THAT ABSOLUTELY GLORIOUS MUSTACHE. It's official, this guy is a bad ass. I Have GOT to get some pointers from this guy.
Think about it. The show has stated numerous times before that Hunters and Huntresses don't live for very long in this line of work. So, let's say that the average age of death for a Hunter is age 35, and i'm pretty sure even THAT is being optimistic. So, that's about fifteen years of service, which would be what most hunters live to see. Port, however, looks like he's anywhere from his late fifties to early sixties,so that's an additional, what, twenty to thirty years of service over most Hunters? And i'm guessing that seeing as how Beacon is one of Remnant's greatest hunting Academies, at least half of these stories MUST be true. Looks like Sensei Gai needs to step up his game.
*Meanwhile, in the Naruto universe*
Gai Sensei and his star pupil Rock Lee are walking down towards the training grounds when suddenly, Gai Sensei sneezes.
"Is something the matter, Sensei?" Rock Lee questions his master. His response is a big award winning smile while flashing a thumbs up.
"Nonsense, Lee!" He reassures the bushy-browed student. "In Fact, I just figured out this mornings warm up! We shall scale The Hokage mountain using only our teeth after doing a hundred laps around Konohagakure on our hands!"
"You are the best, Gai Sensei!" Rock Lee cries anime tears of joy at the news along with his sensei as they hug each other. The two then run off to their exercises all the while screaming about inner youth the whole way there.
Because absolutely all of that was necessary.
*Back to Remnant*
I continue to listen to the man's stories as the other students try to fight of sleep. Well, most students. Im not counting 'my' Team and Team RWBY when I say that, cause their currently giving me incredulous stares every once in awhile. Okay, I guess I can't really blame them. The fact that i'm the only one who is paying attention ( To stories that would make the Terminator CRY), coupled along with what happened this morning, probably broke any chance of not looking suspicious.
*buzzz*
I feel a vibration coming from my pocket. I pull out the scroll and open it under my desk to see a message from Ruby.
{Jaune, are you okay?}
I look up from my scroll to see Ruby giving me a concerned look. I flash her a reassuring smile before replying.
{I'm fine, Rubes. I've just been a little stressed is all, sorry about snapping like I did earlier.}
I give her a couple of seconds before she-
*Bzzzzz*
Damn, she's fast.
{Jaune, we know Cardin's been bullying you. We can help you out.}
I look up again from my scroll, but this time not at Ruby. This time, they land on said jackass, who was currently looking at something on his scr-
…
Really dude? You couldn't wait till you got back to your dorm to look that shit up?
I shake my head and look back down to my scroll. How should I deal with Cardin, exactly? At this point, he's already overheard Jaune tell Pyrrha about his fake transcripts, so he's got that over my head. But Jaune was able to keep Cardin's mouth shut after saving his ass from an Ursa. Should I just do that as well? Or maybe…
Maybe I could make him be quiet about it…
I could use some form of fear to get info on Cardin's weaknesses from Sky Lark. He is described as a coward, after all. Then, I could exploit those weaknesses. Use them against Cardin and put him in a position where he can't do anything. it wouldn't necessarily be that hard, they did run from an Ursa. I personally cant stand bullies, and wont stand for it either. He want's to try and take control of me? Jaune may have been enough of an idiot to allow it, but I will not, and will show Cardin that the 'New Jaune' wont take his bullshit. And if he threatens to tell anyways?
Well, I'll just leave that for later…
In all honesty, I know that this isn't how Jaune acts. These kind of thoughts would probably make him be horrified. but then again, i'm not Jaune. And oddly enough, the thought of turning innocent little Jauney-boy into something more sinister… it makes me giddy. Now I may not go full blown baddy on everyone… but I'm not stuck with that innocent little mindset of 'killing is bad, only bad guys kill'. There is no such thing as the 'Good Guy' and the 'Bad Guy'. It's just two people that have reasons to kill the other one. That's how it's always been, and that's how it will always be. It's human nature, kill any opposition. So... I won't be the one to spare any people who try and stop me if the situation arises. Teams RWBY and JNPR, I'll leave them be. After all, im not a total psycho. But, I will do what I have to do. And maybe…. Seeing as how I know when and where the Dock's incident will occur… I could pay a little visit to Torchwick.
{Don't worry Ruby. Ive got the situation all under control now.} I type up, then send to the silver eyed girl. With that, I fold up the scroll and put it away in my pocket. I've got some incredibly amazing stories to listen to.
"And then I blocked the bullet using only the butter knife in my hand, successfully keeping the-"
RIIIIIIIIIIIING
Both Port and I are disappointed that the stories have to end, as students get up and go to their next classes. I quickly grab my stuff and approach the Professor, trying my best to act like I didn't notice Pyrrha giving me a sad look. Serj dammit now I feel guilty, too.
"Proffesor Port, a question." i gain the man's attention as I stand across from him.
"Ah, Mr. Arc!" He greets me jovially as he claps me on the back. I smile as i keep myself from falling over, this guy just makes you want to smile. "How may I be of service, young lad?"
"I actually wanted to ask you for a few pointers." I told him truthfully as I shrug. "I figure a man such as yourself could be able to show a up and coming hunter a thing or two."
"Why of course!" Port tells me happily. "I would love to help assist you in your progression of becoming a hunter." I don't know how I could tell, but he motioned with his eyes towards team RWBY. "I could also give you a few tips on how to woo the fairer sex,if need be. oum knows you have plenty of opportunities with your 'sister' team." he finishes with a suggestive wink, and I can't help but laugh. This guy is freaking great, man.
"T-thank you," I tell him as I catch my breath. "But I believe I have that department handled at the moment, though. Would Tomorrow afternoon be ok? Say around three?"
"That would be splendid, my boy!" he agreed. "I would suggest being on your way, however. it's not polite to keep a lady waiting, after all." he then gestured to the doorway, where I saw Pyrrha waiting for me patiently. a small smile makes its way onto my face, glad to see she is nice enough to wait. "Good day,Mr Arc."
"Later professor."I wave behind my back as I leave and walk up to 'my' partner. "Thanks for waiting for me, Pyrrha." I tell her as we begin to walk to our next class, discreetly letting her lead the way since I didn't know what or where the next class was.
"It's no problem, Jaune." She tells me. I can see the uncertainty in her eyes as she looks at me, then looks away. She's probably still thinking about the incident from earlier. I put a reassuring hand on her shoulder to get the spartan's attention.
"Pyrrha, about earlier..." I begin as I lock eyes with Pyrrha's emerald green ones. "I don't have enough time to explain it in full detail now, but..." I take a quick look around us before leaning in close to her ear. "It has to do with how I got here."
Pyrrha's eyes widen slightly and nods her head to show she understands. Then, realization strikes her. "Does Cardin...?" She leaves the rest unspoken, but know what she means. I nod my head in affirmative while mentally grinning at how she was able to determine that herself.
"They're trying to blackmail me into being their slave now, threatening to reveal my secret if I don't do as they say." I tell her as we round a corner. Pyrrha gives me a concerned look.
"What do you suppose we do?" She asks me. I just shrug nonchalantly.
"For now? Nothing." I tell her truthfully. "I've got this situation under control."
She gives me a quick look of disbelief before she gets a serious look on her face. "Jaune. You know that we , our team and RWBY, would be glad to help you. We're your friends, we want to make sure you're okay."
"Pyrrha, what I said before still stands." I begin, trying to add up some quick past events as my expression hardens. "Im tired of being the one who always needs help." I then give her a smile as I pull her in for a one armed side hug. "Besides, this isn't me just being stubborn. I've legitimately got this figured out. Nice to know you care, though."
She starts blushing furiously and bows her head as she tries to hide it from me. "Of c-c-course I c-care about y-you, Jaune. Y-you're my partner, and more i-mportantly you're m-my friend."
I raise my brow as I think about her reaction. Why in the hell is she blushing? And that slight disappointment in her voice at the word 'friend'? It's not like she likes me or anythi-
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oh.
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OH.
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I COMPLETELY FORGOT.
I put my hand back down to my side as we enter what I now know is History class with Oobleck and take a seat. How in Daron's name did I forget about something as important as the fact that Pyrrha is absolutely enamored with Jaune?! Ahhhhhhhhhh, Serj Damnit, it's only my first day! MY FIRST, FUCKING, DAY!
Okay, let's not lose my shit. Try to think this situation through clearly and with a level head. First things first, what do I think about Pyrrha?
Pyrrha, as a character, I find a little bland. Aside from her abundance of talent and celebrity status, and her want for a simple life, there isn't really much about her I find particularly unique. Plot wise, she's just basically a love interest for Jaune as well as his personal trainer. Which, I remember, I should probably take up soon.
But as a person?
Pyrrha is an absolutely beautiful person, physically and mentally. Id have to be a idiot to deny that. She's a very caring person, she's passionate, smart, and like everyone else, she just wants someone to call her own. But am I really that person, though? I mean, Jaune could have been. But not only is he...dead now, I'm not Jaune. To an extent, I could sympathize with her on the not many friends aspect, due to me constantly moving due to my families involvement in the military. Speaking of which, I could probably use some training regimes from ROTC and make Jaune do some actual leading...
Wait, dammit. Getting off subject. Where was I? Oh yeah, Pyrrha.
But that's where the similarities end. I'm not overly famous like her, not a prodigy fighter, and not someone everybody likes. And technically speaking mentally i'm not the person she likes, that's Jaune. But, she still likes Jaune. So, in turn, PYRRHA F'ING NIKOS WANTS ME.
Second:How do I feel about that?
I could see myself getting along very well with Pyrrha. She's a very great person, very friendly. But do I honestly like her like that?
...
I dont know.
I mean, don't get me wrong, I would be lucky to have her. But there's a difference between having something and wanting to have something. You could give someone a pikachu, but that person may not want a pikachu. I wouldn't know why, though. Pikachu's are amazing. That being said, It could happen. I mainly want to just do for her what she did for Jaune, be there for each other.
It's just to early for this drama, it's only been around six hours since I became Jaune. Right now, I have to focus on classes. I get comfortable in my seat as I scan the classroom, finding members of my team and team RWBY scattered everywhere, with Blake sitting to my right and Velvet to my left. I spot Dickchester at a table just below us, but ignore him as I give a small nod to both of them. Blake has that uncertain look in her eyes, but gives me a short nod while Velvet gives me a warm smile and waves. I was going to say something to her, but was interrupted when a loud and very fast voice spoke up over other students. I grin when I see who it is and lean back in my chair as I twirl a pencil in my hand.
"Good morning students!" The enigma known as Bartholomew Oobleck greeted. "Who's ready to cover the battle of Fort Castle?!"
This was going to be fun.
"Mr. Winchester!"
Dickless looks up from his porn-scroll when he hears his name and discreetly covers it. Unfortunately for Blake, Velvet and I, we however had a clear view of what he was looking at. Remnant has some weird-ass porn.
"Would you please answer the following question:Why was it the Faunus were able to defeat the General's troops as easily as they did, and ultimately win the Battle?" He asked Cardin. Said bully gives a snicker before answering.
"I suppose it's easier to train a dumb animal than an actual person." He said, then fistbumbed Russel. I saw Blake tense up beside, looking like she was going to say something to the dumbass. That was, until I beat her to it.
"The exact words of your every teacher right before you come in." I chuckle out loud. A couple of students laugh at that, while Cardin turns to me and gives me a glare. I just do a throat slitting motion while giving a innocent grin.
"Why you little-" Cardin begins as he tries to stand up, but is stopped when the Doctor speaks up.
"Ah! Mr. Arc! Nice to see you finally contributing!" He says as he zips over to me. "Could you please answer the question?"
This is too easy.
"The general, for a lack of better terms, was an idiot." i began. Everyone gave me a weird look, either because of the sentence itself or the people who knew Jaune were surprised by 'his' knowledge on this subject. So, i elaborated. "He sent his troops on a night raid, hoping to catch the Faunus forces off guard. What he forgot to take into account, though, was the Faunus night vision. And because of his neglectfulness and stupidity, they got absolutely annihilated." I finish with a grin. Oobleck gives me an enthusiastic nod.
"Indeed, Mr. Arc! Due to his mistake, the general's forces were overthrown, ultimately causing humans to lose the battle of Fort Castle! Nice to see my efforts aren't wasted on all students present!" he tells me. I just give a shrug.
"It's nothing really, Doctor. not taking your enemy's strengths into account is a stupid, and in the general's case fatal, mistake. Which he paid with with his life." i say nonchalantly before locking eyes with Cardin.
"Well, I believe that is all for today class!" The green haired man exclaims as the bell rings, signifying the end of the period. "Don't forget to finish the assigned readings over the weekend before the Forever Fall trip Monday!"
As I begin to pack up and leave, i notice Cardin and his team walk up to me in the corner of my vision. I slip a especially sharp pencil into my sleeve incase I need to gouge a few eyes out.
"That's a pretty big mouth you've got their, Jauney-boy.' he says threateningly about the comment I made while trying to square me up. "You think you can back up all that shit you were talking with it, you know it all?"
"First off, i would be glad to. maybe we could kill each other in goodwitch's later, Dickchester." I tell him with a grin on my face as I step forward, mentally debating if whether or not his aura would react fast enough to protect him from a pencil in his eye. "And second, i'm pretty sure everyone's a know it all when they're getting compared to your dumbass."
Cardin bristles at the insult and looks like he's about to fight me right then and there, teacher be damned, and I'm more than happy to oblige him. but, Blake steps up to my side and crosses her arms while giving a scowl to Cardin and his team. Cardin backs down, knowing he wouldn't be able to take on the both of us, but scoffs in anger as he again tries to save face.
"Fine. We'll settle this in Goodwitch's. See how well you do when you don't have your little butt buddies to back you up, Arc." He says smugly. i just laugh in his face.
"Where was that confidence at earlier when I had that knife at your throat, bird boy?" i remind him of earlier, and he immediately clams up. I don't know why, but seeing him shut up because of a threat… was giving me… a great feeling. He tries to think up a comeback, but just snarls and walks away with his butt buddies following closely behind. I chuckle as I watch him leave and turn around to see We had gained an audience, The entirety of Team RWBY and Velvet with their jaws wide open.
"Are you crazy!?" Ruby asks me once she regains the ability to speak. i realize that right then and there, there's no going back now. I've ruined any chance of being Jaune. And you know what?
It felt great.
Time that Remnant got itself a wake up call.
"Your damn straight im crazy. What made you think I was sane?" I asked her before turning around and walking away.
Watch out, Beacon.
You may have originally gotten a student…
But now you have a monster.
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