Hey guys I'm surprised I've gotten so much support on my second chapter so like I've done in the last I'm going to continue it this chapter. I just want it be known I won't be releasing 5k word chapters all the time and I'll write what I feel is a good amount each chapter. I also won't be updating this frequently because it will be burn me out but I do like this story a lot. If you don't like this go somewhere else since I won't be able to entertain you. Also I have a discord so I may open up a server later on where I can show off Jaune's character sheet through pictures. Anyways let's start this chapter up.
! Bolded Exclamation marks are my line breakers.
'Italics with 'these mean thoughts'
Bolded Italics are for godly talk.
(Underlines are for PoV's)
Bolded Italics are for dice rolls
Arc 1 Chapter 1: Didn't I just get my transcripts from him?
(Mimic Pov)
"I didn't really expect Jaune to roll a nat 1 for his first roll outside of the world but that was a pretty good laugh… huh why do I have the otherworlder background still open… OH SHIT I FORGOT HE HAD AN EXTRA STAT TO PUT IN! Uhh… I'll just put it in strength so he isn't too weak. Now all his stats are looking good… hopefully."
After noticing that slip up I go back to watching Jaune. "You probably don't want to watch me watch Jaune so I'll just move you back to him… just don't tell anyone about my lazy writin- I mean forgetfulness… hehehehe."
(Jaune PoV)
"I know I should be heading for the docks but maybe chasing these gunshots could help… if its nothing I'll just roll investigation to try to find it."
While I was slowly getting closer to the gunshots I feel like I'm starting to notice more around me. Vale seems just so much more colorful now with bright beautiful colored lights around me and different market places selling different things. 'I'm nearing the place now so I should probably roll stealth so I don't get spotted instantly.'
Rolling stealth 1d20+1… 4.
I curse and I'm met with the glares of five grunt looking guys and… the guy I just bought my transcripts out of? There is also a little girl with a… 'Is that giant fucking scythe how can she carry that?!"
(A/N You know when you realize how fucked you actually are? I just realized how annoying and monotonous it will be to make all these character sheets… at least these characters are important right?)
Before I can react one of the grunts run up to me but before it hits the area goes grey and black around me and I can hear Mimic in my mind. "I'm not letting you go into this blind so for now I'll roll everyone's initiative but you will be taking this one attack. You're level one so be careful you can die easily!"
'I'm glad he's looking out for me but I'm about to be smacked by a bat!'
Rolling Initiatives
#1: 1d20+1… 21!
Torchwick 1d20+3… 22!
Arc 1d20+1… 19!
#2: 1d20+1… 18.
Rose:1d20+4… 17.
#3: 1d20+1...11
#4: 1d20+1… 5.
#5: 1d20+1… 4.
"This is your initiatives and you probably already know that so there is a few grunts one bandit captain- I mean Roman Torchwick and one 15 year old girl. Try to hide the fact you know her name now don't want to be a creepo! I'm dropping the freeze frame tutorial thing in five seconds be prepared!"
'Okay this is my first fight now… I feel surprisingly ready for this and wait isn't Grunt#1 the one in front of me? OH SHIT!'
Rolling 1d20+1… 13.
I manage to bring up my new mechashift weapon that changes from a quarter staff and a dagger. I never really got a good look at it but the top and bottom are tipped with the arc gold and arc white fills the middle areas with a gold grip in the middle… 'Magic somehow allows this giant stick to turn into a dagger… that really shouldn't be possible even if mechashift is cool.'
Torchwick
Roman Torchwick looks over at me and the world freezes once again "Soooo I forgot to mention that you'll see rolls of enemies for say insight or perception. This was just telling you so you won't wonder what random rolls are for… sorry for the whole tutorial thing but you know this is mandatory right?"
I picture Mimic in front of me and talk through my thoughts. 'I don't mind it much since I would of been weirded out by it but we should continue now. We don't want this fight to last years do we?'
Mimic laughed at this and I can feel the dice roll emanating from Roman.
Rolling History 1d20+2… 22! (I swear this shit ain't rigged to all my fucking heart!)
(Roman PoV)
'Is that Blondie? Holy shit what changed with him… he looked idiotic and like free money but he dodged one of my mines swings like it was nothing… maybe that's because my men are trashy but that is more of Junior's future problem then mine… I'm curious with the change. I could leave and come to find him later but why not play with him for a bit and see what really changed.' I look over at Jaune and give him a smirk then turn and take a swing at little red
Rolling Cane 1d20+5… 7.
(Jaune PoV)
Arc
'I'm quite sure I was recognized since he smiled my way but he fucked up his swing against that Ruby girl quite badly I should go help her but there are a lot of guys in my way… oh wait their in a cone… within 15 feet of me… BURNING HANDS!
Rolling Burning hands 3d6… 16 Fire Damage vs DC14 DEX Save!
Grunt#1 1d20+1… 21!
Grunt#2 1d20+1… 21!
Grunt#3 1d20+1… 21!
Grunt#4 1d20+1… 17!
Grunt#5 1d20+1… 18!
'Are you fucking serious?! THREE FUCKING NAT 20'S… oh wait they look about unconscious and three of them seems to be running away. I guess the hailstorm of fire scared them… still though they all made the fucking save are you KIDDING ME?!'
(Roman Pov)
'Did that get just light up all my men like Cinder? Uhh. I might want to run from here. I could play with him but I'd rather not get scorched by something stronger. Though that may be his most powerful ability…
Rolling Insight 1d20+0 vs DC 13… 19!
'The kid looks a bit tired from that… probably used a lot of his juice up with that attack. Can't believe I was intimidated by this little kid.'
#2
I can see that he looks worse for wear with only a few hit points left. All of them look like that now though since I almost rolled max damage on my Burning Hands spell. Oh I lost one of my two spell slots for that… I still have my cantrips and weapons though. The looks a bit more loyal than the others since he didn't seem to be wanting to run and rushes at me
Rolling Bat 1d20+1… 9.
I easily dodged out of the way of the attack. 'I guess they used all their luck on THREE NAT 20'S!'
Rose
(Ruby Rose Pov)
'Did he just shoot fire out of his hands? HE'S SO COOL I GOTTA SEE HIS WEAPONS. Wait Ruby we're in a fight we need to focus.'
I run up with my beautiful crescent rose behind me and I glare at Torchwick
Hunter's Mark caste: You choose a creature you can see within range and mystically mark it as your quarry. Until the spell ends, you deal an extra 1d6 damage to the target whenever you hit it with a weapon attack, and you have advantage on any Wisdom (Perception) or Wisdom (Survival) check you make to find it. If the target drops to 0 hit points before this spell ends, you can use a bonus action on a subsequent turn of yours to mark a new creature.
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(Mimic Interlude PoV)
"Hey Kids it's good to know that certain spells can be caste as reactions or bonus actions. Hunter's Mark for example can be caste as an example for a bonus action spell would be the Ranger spell Hunter's Mark. Hunter's mark adds an extra 1d8 to whoever it is put on but can only be put onto one creature at a time. Thank you for listening to… Mimic's Interludes!"
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(Ruby Rose Pov)
I reach Torchwick and I take a slash at him with my Crescent Rose
Rolling Scythe 1d20+6… 17!
The slash connects and I see Roman stumble back.
Rolling 2d4+4 Slashing Damage… 8.
I can see that I hurt him but his aura shrugs it off for the most part.
#3-5
(Jaune PoV)
The grunts try to run away from me. 'Oh no you don't! Grunt#5 can be opportunity attacked since he's trying to run without a disengage action!
Rolling Crocea Staff 1d20+3… 17!
Rolling Crocea Staff Damage 1d6+1… 2.
'Oh come on I only get 2? He was almost down looking at him now but I guess they can all run.
#1
Grunt#1 is also trying to run from me. Maybe I can keep one of them down this time.
Rolling Crocea Staff 1d20+3… 9.
I swing my staff at him but the Grunt just weaves around it and runs. 'Damn I wish I hit him.'
Torchwick
(Roman PoV)
'Maybe I should get out of here… all my men are running and if those two kids gang up on me I may not win. I see Blondie used a lot of power but who knows what else he has in store."
I run away into an alley and try to hide.
Rolling Stealth 1d20+3… 22!
As an experienced criminal I do say they'll have no idea where I am.
(Jaune Arc PoV)
'He ran but its not my… turn?'
"Don't worry you won the fight and gained 125 experience. The girl next to you is already running ahead… do you want to follow her?"
I nod yes and the turn order disappears from my mind and I head forth. We both arrive at the alley and roll perception to find him.
Jaune Arc:Rolling Perception 1d20+4… 6.
Ruby Rose:Rolling Perception 1d20+1… 5.
'Yeah he is fucking gone with those types a rolls'
Before I can talk to Ruby a voice calls out from the entrance of the alley.
"What in oum knows hell were you two thinking!
Rolling Intimidation 1d20+9… 22!
Before I can see who made the most terrifying sound of my life I hear Mimic say in my mind.
"Hell hath no fury like a Glynda scorned. MWAHAHAHA!"
A/N: This was one of the shorter chapters but its the pilot for Arc 1 so I hoped you enjoyed it nonetheless. The fighting system may be a bit weird but I think we can both get used to it in time. Also this isn't rigged but come the fuck on WHY DID THEY GET THREE NAT 20'S! I'm still miffed about that. All of the grunts succeeded. Well it was fun to write anyways but next chapter we will get into the hottest teacher around the block and amazing teacher that most don't appreciate for what she does… Glynda Goodwitch! She truly is great but I doubt our dear Jaune will be able to win this one out. Also if anyone is wondering or wants they can ask me what the main characters classes are but for now I'll just say Ruby is a ranger. Roman was a Bandit Captain and the Grunts we're Bandits. Well that is all I have to say since there were no new reviews by the time I finished this so it's time to put in stats and we'll be done for the day.
Name:
Jaune Arc
EXP:
125/300
Race:
Simic Hybrid/Fish Faunus
Sub-race:
N/A
Sub-class:
?
Stats:
STR:9(-1)
DEX:12(+1)
CON:15(+2)
INT:18(+4)