A/N: Hello everyone, I'm back. Hope everyone is doing well during this crazy time. No reaction this time but rather a filler chapter.
I already have the reaction planned for next time just need to finish writing the reactions.
Spart led everyone out of the theater and into the lobby where he took another door that lead into a hallway. Everyone was quiet after seeing the Joker Jaune as they followed Spart who opened a set of large double doors that revealed a grand dining hall with a large table set in the middle of the hall with the correct number of seats to accommodate them.
"Please take a seat and think of what you would to eat and my helpers will bring it out." Spart told them as they took their seats. The Arc family sat together with the exception of Jaune who sat with his team as did the members of RWBY.
Blake thought of smoked salmon with a side of vegetables and some tea and before she could say "fish" a droid wearing a chef hat appeared from the kitchen. The chef droid gently laid the plate down in front of Blake while another droid appeared and set down a cup and poured some hot tea for Blake when a larger droid appeared and gently placed a fig on the salmon before leaving. Eyeing the plate of salmon in front of Blake caused her to drool as did her mother and everyone in the room as they ordered their meals.
Once the food was delivered everyone dug in and ate in silence as they enjoyed the rich flavors of the food and drinks. Halfway through the dinner, conversations started up between parents and their children and among teammates.
Bart decided to ask the question that has been on his mind after the second viewing.
"Spart, are there other universes dedicated to others besides Mr. Arc?"
"Indeed, there are." Spart answered before bringing up multiple screens around the dinner table that showed different universes that focused on other members of team RWBY and JNPR. "There are thousands of universes that span the multiverse that focus on other people beside Jaune Arc. I however find him much more interesting than the rest of you. No offense." He told the members of teams RWBY and JNPR.
"No big deal." Yang said putting down her double bacon cheeseburger. "So, just how many universes are there?"
"I just said thousands and you saw the book. There are too many to keep track of and name."
"Have there been any issues of universes crossing with one another?" Bart asked now curious.
"Yes, many in fact. They are known as cross over events." Spart began explaining as two different planets appeared in the middle of the table, one blue and the other red. "These are rare and happen when an author such as myself creates a tunnel of sorts that connects the two universes together." A purple tunnel appeared linking the two planets together.
"Now, a person or persons will get transported from one universe to the other." A single red dot from the red planets appeared in the tunnel and soon ended up on the blue planet. "Of course, there are rare occasions where something else will tag along for the ride. Something that isn't friendly."
"Fascinating." Bart said soaking up the information and also getting a refill on his coffee.
"Then there are what is known as merger events. Where one universe will consume another." Spart continued his explanation and to show his point the red planet changed into a red cloud that consumed the blue planet. "As a result of this a new universe is created where it will have elements of both universes." Soon the planet changed into a purple one. "Keep in mind that merger events are really rare and can happen naturally or in most cases triggered by authors such as myself."
"Remarkable, truly remarkable." Bart said after taking another sip of his coffee. "To be able to witness such an event must be a sight to see."
"It truly is Doctor. It truly is." Spart agreed. "Any other questions?"
"Are there any specific categories for the multiverse?" Bart asked again.
"Yes, there are." Spart told before bringing screens that surrounded the table. "There is the Dark 'Verse. In which Jaune has either been betrayed by his friends or family and goes to the Dark Side. So to speak." On the screens showed standing next to Salem or ruling over the forces of Grimm with Salem dead at his feat. Everyone including Jaune himself couldn't believe what they are seeing.
One of the screens showed Jaune wearing full combat gear and wearing a mask attacking Beacon with the help of unknown soldiers. Another showed Jaune working with Roman Torchwick to rob stores of Dust and fight against RWBY. But the one that scared everyone is a version of Jaune wearing a leather trench coat with a black vest, his face was obscured by a mask only showing his mouth that smiled way to wide that it showed his gums which appeared to be rotted. He also wore a some kind of metal visor that covered his eyes, spikes could be seen jutting out of the visor giving it a menacing appearance.
The smiling Jaune waved at the group from behind the screen freaking out everyone before the screens flicked to black. "As you saw, there are some individuals that know about the mulitverse. There are also beings that have the power to travel through the multiverse, thought their power is limited. They can still cross from one universe to another."
That didn't do anything to calm their nerves as the image of the smiling Jaune waving at them lingered in their minds. Yang would never admit it but that version of Jaune scared the hell out of her but she didn't know why.
"Can we change the subject?" Leon asked seeing the mood of the teenagers dropped at the mention of the Dark 'Verse and everything lurking in it.
"Agreed, moving on there is Opposite 'Verse. Here everything is opposite to what you are used too. For example in this Universe, Weiss isn't cold but rather outgoing and makes an unhealthy amount of ice puns." Spart said looking to Weiss who looked interested and also horrified at the mention of puns. The mere mention of it chasing away the thoughts of the Dark 'Verse, though it still lingered in the back of her mind.
"Don't you mean freezing puns?" Yang added making everyone groan except for Tai who smiled at the pun and trying to restore some of the energy the group had before the mention of the DV.
"Take a look." Spart said making the other screen combine into a large one in the middle of the table. Weiss still couldn't believe that what they are about see is her making puns. Would that make her Yang?
Weiss stood in front of a Beowolf encased in ice leaving only the head exposed. Her partner wondering what she is up to.
"Hey, that's when we met in the Emerald Forest." Ruby said recognizing the scenery.
"Shh, Rubes. Something tells me that we're about to witness something amazing." Yang told her sister while focusing on the screen.
Weiss approached the struggling Beowolf. "You know what killed the dinosaurs?" She asked the Grimm who ceased struggling and looked at the SDC heiress with what could be described as confusion. Weiss activated the rotating chamber of Dust on her weapon, locking the Ice Dust in place she formed a blade of ice. "The Ice Age!" Weiss shouted before she plunged the ice blade into the skull and froze the Grimm solid before breaking it by removing her blade.
"Yes!" Yang shouted joyfully while smiling. Everyone else cringed at the ice pun, even Winter couldn't believe that her little sister would make such a pun. The screen changed again to show RWBY in their dorm room. "More!" Yang added happily.
The now named team RWBY took in their dorm and looking at each other, no one bothered to speak until Weiss decided to speak to her new teammates. "Allow me to break the ice."
'Shut up, me!' Weiss screamed to her onscreen self for making such awful puns.
The screen changed once again to the train full of White Fang speeding toward Vale, each train car decoupling and exploding when a good distance away.
The White Fang grunts prepared to meet the Huntresses in training head on to prevent them from reaching the head of train. The grunts aimed their weapons at the door leading to the previous car when the door exploded inward. Weiss ran in when the grunts shielded their eyes from the explosion and plunged her blade into the floor of the car. Ice flowed outward from the blade and encased all the grunts in ice.
"Alright, everybody… chill." Weiss told the grunts encased in case.
"Enough!" Weiss shouted standing up and slamming her hands on the table making the food of those sitting next to her jump a little bit. "It's bad enough that I have to put up with Yang and her puns but now I have to listen to myself telling awful puns."
"You need to chill out." Yang told her teammate with a straight face. "Maybe seeing yourself will melt your icy attitude."
"Yang…" Weiss said with a twitching eyebrow a sign that she is pissed.
"Last one." Spart told them while secretly enjoying the terrible puns and also happy to see some of their energy return.
Team RWBY faced their opponents in the arena during the Vytal Festival. The timer had yet to go off, so they sized up their opponents. Weiss spared a glance at the countdown and saw ten seconds left before the fight begins.
"Alright, let's kick some ice!" Weiss shouted the moment the timer hit zero and the buzzer went of.
"That was amazing." Yang said brushing away a tear from the laughter she had from hearing the amazing puns.
Weiss was thankful that the puns are over. One thing is for sure, if she ever met this version of herself she would school the girl on the meaning of etiquette and how it is unbecoming for her to make puns.
The atmosphere slowly returned to the dinner table as thoughts of the DV were chased away by Weiss making puns and Yang's laughter. A flash of light appeared and all the young children now wore noice cancelling headphones.
"Moving on. Next is the Erotic 'Verse. The name should be a dead giveaway." Spart added and all the teenagers blushed at the name. Their imagination taking off with many different scenarios, some on the tame side and a few on the hardcore side. "In this 'Verse sex is the name of the game. From softcore to hardcore and I mean hardcore. I'm talking bondage, ball gags, crops, threesomes, blowjobs, foursomes, handcuffs, blowup dolls, dildos and vibrators. Just to name a few."
"Blake!" Yang yelled when her teammate passed out face first onto the table, blood flowing from her nose as she whispered everything Spart told them. Turns out Blake wasn't the only one to pass out Sun, Neptune, Pyrrha, Velvet, and Kali all passed out.
"Those are just some of the few universes in the expanding multiverse." Spart told the group. "Any other questions?"
When no one spoke up Spart let them continue eating while he disappeared in a flash of light leaving them alone to converse with each other, after he left so did the headphones. Slowly the atmosphere returned to a joyous one as family spoke and teams laughed at each other.
"How has my son been?" Leon asked Jaune's team and they gave him nothing but positive things to say about Jaune which made the Arc family happy that he made some friends. Leon and Emilia on the other hand felt guilty at the news that their son is soaking up the training that Pyrrha is giving him. Hopefully after dinner they can speak with him and clear the air between them.
Suddenly a flash of blue light appeared and Spart was back in the room. "When you're all finished eating feel free to mingle and explore some of the rooms. If you like some directions my helpers will be there to help." Spart told them before disappearing in another flash of light.
Shortly after Spart left everyone decided that they were finished with dinner and decided to explore some of the rooms and talk with each other. Some had other ideas such as Yang, she marched to Jaune.
"Hey Jaune. Is it true?" She asked the blonde knight when he was separated from his family and team.
"Is what tru—"
"The transcripts!" Yang yelled getting everyone's attention.
Jaune took a deep breath and looked Yang in the eye before answering. "Yes."
Yang's eyes shifted red for a moment before going back to their normal color. "Alright." She said before turning around and finding one of Spart's helpers. "Hey, where is the training room?"
The helper gestured for them to follow as it led the way.
Soon everyone found themselves in a large arena complete with weapon racks that held all of their weapons in the center of the room and Spart floating next to the weapon rack.
"Welcome to the training room." Spart greeted all of them when they entered. "Here you can train, vent all of your frustration, or just have a friendly spar."
"Yeah, Yeah." Yang said turning around to face Jaune. "Fight me."
"Why" Jaune asked even though he had a pretty good idea as to why.
"You faked your way into Beacon and you've been with us for a while. Show me that you deserve to be at Beacon." Yang said crossing her arms.
"Yang…" Ruby said worried that she may be taking things to far. Sure, she was hurt when Spart told them about Jaune's transcripts but he's still her friend and fellow team leader. Plus he's grown stronger to when he first started.
Weiss wasn't sure what to think. She hated the fact that Jaune lied his way into Beacon while she had to work hard to get in and he annoyed her by asking her out constantly and at the same time he helped her out romantically by getting Neptune to ask her out. After that he stopped asking her out and she got to know him a little. She wouldn't consider him a friend but more as an acquaintance.
Blake was like Weiss in that she wasn't sure what to think. Like Jaune she had to obtain false transcripts to be able to enter Beacon since she didn't go to a combat school like her classmates, putting her in the same boat as Jaune. Sadly, she didn't know Jaune all that well aside from classes and meetings between teams.
Ren, Nora, and Pyrrha stood by their teammate/leader in the belief that Jaune has more than earned his spot in Beacon. If fighting Yang would prove to them that he does belong, then so be it.
Pyrrha could only hope that what training she gave him would be enough to help him in the fight.
"Jaune, Yang come get your weapons. The rest can head up to the stands." Spart told the group.
Jaune and Yang approached the weapon racks while the rest went to the stands and took their seats above the arena. Grabbing their weapons Jaune and Yang shared a look before heading to opposite sides of the arena.
The weapons racks disappeared as Spart floated in between them. "The rules will be same as dueling. First one to drop below 40% loses, a time limit of 20 minutes will be added. When the bell rings you stop, got it?" Spart looked to Jaune who nodded before taking his stance. "Got it?" Spart looked to Yang who also nodded with a smile before activating her gauntlets.
A blue force field surrounded the arena and protecting the observers from any stray shots, the blue glow of the shield disappeared so they could see the action more clearly.
"Fighter one, ready?" Spart said with a slight hint of humor in its voice to Jaune who nodded again and activated his shield.
"Fighter two, ready?" Spart asked Yang who gave a thumbs up before shifting into her combat stance.
"Fight!" Spart yelled before disappearing in a flash of light.
Yang ran at Jaune and leaped at him slamming her fists into his shield which he brought up just in time. Yang smiled as she anticipated this and fired point blank knocking off his feet and onto his back. Jumping again Yang aimed her punch at Jaune's chest aiming to knock the air out of him in one blow.
Jaune rolled to his side at the last minute avoid the punch and slammed his shield into Yang's face knocking her off balance and giving him time to get to his feet and put some distance between Yang to plan out his next move.
Yang recovered and ran at Jaune and threw another punch at his face to which he countered by ducking under the punch and slashed at her mid-section only to be blocked by her other gauntlet. The sound of metal pinging off each other rang through the arena and Jaune getting backhanded in the face. Stumbling backwards Jaune quickly raised his shield to block another punch from Yang. The force behind the punch sent Jaune flying backwards which he quickly recovered just in time to avoid another hit from Yang.
'This is bad. I can't keep up with Yang!' Jaune thought to himself as he blocked another hit. 'Yang is a melee fighter that can take advantage of any opening.' Blocking another hit and swinging his sword at her which was blocked. 'And her semblance lets her soak up damage and dish it back.' Jaune thought as he dodged another hit. 'I can't keep playing defense, I need to go on the offense. Just need to find an opening'
Jaune soon found his opening when he decided to play it risky and try to parry Yang. Jaune recalled all the previous fights that he'd seen of the brawler and knew that she always attacked with her right hand. So, when he saw her wind up he waited until she threw her punch and made his move, the surprise on Yang's face was priceless as her arm was batted away by Jaune's shield leaving her open to attack. Jaune struck hard and fast swinging his blade in a cross motion hitting Yang across the chest knocking her back a few steps.
Jaune knew that he had to keep up the pressure to even have a chance at winning so he charged Yang not giving her time to properly react or block any of his attacks. Jaune knew that this move was risky as it gave Yang more power as she absorbed hits and he was proven right when Yang caught his sword arm. Her blonde hair giving off embers and Jaune could feel the heat emanating from her.
Jaune tried to use his shield but was stopped when Yang grabbed the top of his shield.
"Oh, shit…" Jaune said when he saw Yang's eyes shift from lilac to red.
"Oh, shit. Indeed." Yang agreed before quickly releasing his sword arm to deliver a brutal punch straight to Jaune's face knocking him halfway across the arena.
Jaune gasped for breath after landing hard on his back, rolling onto his side Jaune had to use his sword as a crutch to lean on as he got to his knees to catch his breath. Jaune could tell that Yang didn't pull her punch, taking a quick look at his scroll he saw that his aura is at 75%. He didn't know what Yang's aura is at but he had to guess that she's about 85%.
It took a moment for Jaune to realize that he didn't have his shield, looking to Yang he saw his shield in her hand which she cast aside. Yang's hair smoldered with embers floating off her hair, her red eyes held controlled rage which made her look like some goddess of war. Shaking his head to clear his thoughts Jaune slowly rose to his feet and held his sword in two hands as Yang approached him.
Leon watched his son fight and is impressed that he managed to hold out so far even after the Yang girl activated her semblance. Seeing his son fight also made him feel guilty for not training his son and for not helping him. Looking to his wife he could tell that she felt the same based on her clenched fists and eyes never leaving Jaune.
"Kid knows who he's fighting." Qrow said taking a drink from his flask. "He knows that he couldn't stay on defense forever and changed that. Gotta give him credit for knowing which arm Yang attacks with first."
"What Mr. Arc lacks in combat training, he makes up with being observant." Glynda said taking note of the fight and slightly impressed that Jaune managed to parry Yang and create an opening for him to attack however brief it might have been.
"Get your shield back." Pyrrha said to herself before chewing on her lowing lip. She taught Jaune how to fight with a sword and shield but never just a sword.
"He'll be fine, Pyrrha." Nora assured her with a smile that made her smile as she focused back on the fight. 'You can do it Jaune, win or lose. You'll always be a member of JNPR.'
"He's got guts to go toe to toe with Yang without a shield." Sun said watching the fight with a critical eye making sure to note everything about their fighting style. After all he wants to spar against Jaune and see how he does against him.
"Or crazy." Coco added from her spot earning a look from Velvet. "Don't get me wrong Vel. He's got potential but attempting to fight a melee fighter with half a weapon is stupid."
"That train of thought may just lead to your defeat in the arena or worse in the field." Summer said looking to the group of teenagers before gesturing to the duel. "Look at Yang's posture. She doesn't consider him a threat even though he got a few good hits in."
Everyone looked to Yang and they saw what Summer meant. Yang is relaxed when she should be ready for anything meaning she doesn't consider this a fight. She could easily win the fight right now by rushing Jaune but instead she's walking.
"Yang is giving him time to plan when she should be pressing the advantage." Summer said crossing her arms. "She thinks her semblance gives her the victory when it could lead to her defeat."
Yang rushed Jaune who slightly leaned to his right meaning that he would dodge to the right and Yang adjusted throwing her punch to right of Jaune knowing that he would dodge right but instead he dodge left at the last possible minute and slashed at Yang's back as she flew passed.
"Yang is of the mindset that punching something hard enough and repeatedly automatically means a win." Tai added when Yang immediately turned around with a scowl on her face and rushed at Jaune again. "I repeatedly told her that strength doesn't mean a victory, keeping a clear head and adjusting your fighting style to match your opponent is crucial in combat."
Jaune dodged another attack but wasn't prepared when Yang pivoted on her heels and delivered a swift punch to his gut before following it up with a three hit combo to his midsection knocking him back.
"Seems to me like she's doing just fine." Weiss said impressed that Jaune managed to last this long in a fight with Yang, the third best fighter in their year.
"It may look like that but Jaune is actually winning." Summer said drawing confusion from the teenagers.
'I need to finish this fast. I can't keep this up.' Yang thought to herself as she rushed Jaune only for him to block her attack with his sword and hit her in the face with the pommel knocking her back. "Ok, that hurt." She said before rushing him again this time with more anger in her punches
"You see, Yang's semblance lets her absorb damage from the hits she takes and returns it." Tai began his explanation while Jaune took another hit to the face which he returned by slashing at Yang chest. "She doesn't actually take the damage from the hits but rather from the loss of Aura that each hit does. It stores the loss energy and when her semblance is active it transforms that energy to her punches. Making her hits do more damage."
Jaune jumped out of the way of Yang's ground punch and moved to her blind spot and quickly slashed before backing away.
"The drawback to this is when the excess energy runs out and her semblance uses her own Aura." Tai informed the group but they still didn't get it until a light bulb went off in Nora' head.
"So Yang's semblance cannibalizes her own Arua to power her punches when her reserves run out." Nora said figuring it out.
"Right and she can't tell when the reserve runs out." Tai said never taking his off the fight. "Notice how Jaune is hitting her with quick slices instead of one with any power behind it. The reason is he knows that if hits her with any real hits then he's giving her energy to keep her semblance up." Tai said showing his teacher side.
"So he's using quick hits at the cost of his own Aura to keep Yang using her Semblance. Which in turn uses her own Aura to remain active." Blake said impressed at Jaune for coming up with a decent plan.
"Yang knows this too but right now he's annoying her." Tai said pointing to the fight to show Yang gritting her teeth in frustration at Jaune getting another quick hit in. "Yang was never good with controlling her emotions the longer a fight draws on, hence why she always aims to finish it quick."
"I wonder who told Jaune about the drawbacks of Yang's semblance." Summer said looking to her daughter who looked away in shame.
"We were discussing our teammates semblances." Ruby said pointing her index fingers together.
"Hold still, Vomit Boy." Yang said with frustration as Jaune dodged another hit and kept dodging to her blind spot. 'How long have I had my semblance up? 5 minutes? 10? Doesn't matter I just need one good hit.' Yang got her wish when she Jaune swing and ducked under the blade and delivered an upper cut knocking him off his feet, not giving him a moment to rest she timed her punch so she hit him in midair sending him flying across the arena.
'Now!' Yang ran at Jaune's fallen form and grabbed his breastplate lifting him off the ground and raised her fist to deliver the finishing blow. "A for effort, Vomit Boy. You made me sweat." Yang complimented him but then the buzzer sounded and Spart appeared in a flash of light.
"Winner by Aura drain, Jaune Arc!" Spart announced and Yang couldn't believe it that she let go of Jaune and checked her aura. 39% it read, Yang couldn't believe it and quickly deactivated her semblance and looked at Jaune who grinned slightly and showed her his aura, 41%.
Looking to the clock Yang saw that only five minutes remained, smiling to herself she offered a hand to Jaune which he took. Getting back on his feet Jaune noticed that Yang didn't let go of his hand right away.
"Not bad, what you lack in combat skill, you more than make up with that big brain." Yang complimented Jaune making him smile.
"Thanks, it wasn't fun being punched." Jaune said making Yang chuckle before she leaned in and whispered in his ear.
"I wonder what else is big." She said seductively and Jaune was suddenly aware of how close she is. Quickly pulling away Yang started laughing.
"Your too easy, Vomit boy." She said before heading to the weapons rack that appeared and placed her gauntlets among the other weapons and left the arena. Jaune noticed that Yang put a lot more sway in her hips and his eyes naturally followed the sway of her hips and everything below it. Suddenly he felt a chill go up his spine from multiple directions and decided to put away his weapon and rejoin the others.
Upon rejoining the others he was met with congratulations from his team and the staff of Beacon. It was decided that Jaune Arc had more than earned his place in Beacon, of course Yang wanted a rematch that Jaune said maybe to.
After the dual people went their separate ways to explore some of the rooms and see what else there is to see and others to talk with loved ones and reconnect.
"Jaune, we need to talk." Leon told his son and gestured for him to follow which he did along with his mother. Soon the trio found themselves in an empty room away from prying eyes and curious ears, Emilia told her daughters to hang out with Saphron and her wife while they talk to Jaune in private.
"If this is about leaving and joining Beacon, I can explain." Jaune quickly said making his parents smile.
"We'll talk about that later." Leon told Jaune calming him down slightly. "No, I- we want to say sorry for not training you or help you in joining Beacon."
"Why?" Jaune asked looking down at his feet for a moment before looking up and his parents saw not the face of their son but the face a young man hurt by those he held dear.
"It's my fault, son." Leon said looking his son in the eye. "I filled your head with stories of Huntsmen and the glory of them. I never wanted this path for you."
Jaune couldn't believe what his father told him, looking to his mother he saw that she agreed. "After everything you told me about Huntsmen. What did you think would happen?" Jaune said trying to hold back his tears.
"They were nothing more than glorified stories of a bygone age." Leon told his son not wanting to raise his voice. "You were five and I told you stories to keep you entertained but that's all they were, stories."
"I grew up listening to tales of you and grandpa as Huntsmen and you thought that I wouldn't want to be a Huntsman when I grew up." Jaune's voice started to raise in volume.
"I thought you would grow out of it!" Leon shouted at his son making him flinch and making Leon feel guilty but Jaune stood his ground.
"I didn't, I wanted to be like you." Jaune told his father. "I wanted to be a Huntsman protecting the people."
"Wake up, Jaune. This isn't a book where everyone gets a happy ending." Leon told his son slowly losing his temper. "Huntsmen die and kill. This is not something you want, trust me."
"It's still my decision and you should respect it. Not try to destroy it!" Jaune yelled at his father. He was unprepared for the slap his father gave him across his face.
"Leon!" Emilia shouted at her husband. He never slapped his children and for him to do it to their son stunned her. She was prepared to deliver her own to him when he embraced Jaune.
"Damn it, Jaune. I'm trying to protect you." Leon said his voice breaking and she could see tears on the verge of escaping. "I don't want you to lose your team in combat. I want you to have a long life, get married and have kids. I don't want to open my door and get the news that you died."
"My team is strong, we'll look out for each other." Jaune told his father who released him and took a step back.
"I thought the same and yet I'm here and two of them aren't." Leon said crying stunning Jaune as he never saw his father cry. "My partner lost his legs and his right arm. He now lives paycheck to paycheck with checks from the government. I had to tell a five year old girl why she won't see her mother anymore." Leon fell to his knees and hands, the tears flowing.
"I had to watch her partner cry for her mother while Grimm tore her limb from limb and I couldn't help them!" Leon said with a shakey voice. "I got two of my team killed and the third barely living. It's my fault! It should've been me!" Leon punched the floor and looked up to Jaune, snot ran from his nose as the tears continued to flow. "I was the team leader, it fell on me to keep my team safe and I failed. I got them killed!"
Leon held his face in his hands as he continued to cry. "I don't want you to experience the same pain I went through. I don't want you to have to tell a mother whey their daughter won't be coming home."
Jaune couldn't believe what he is hearing or seeing. He always saw his father as an icon of strength, after all not many could raise eight children and still remain sane. He always strived to be just like him one day but seeing his father on his knees before him crying and telling about his team shattered that image.
Jaune kneeled in front of his father and helped him back to his feet still sniffling, the tears seemed to slow down. "I'm sorry about your team and I understand why you want to protect me. But this is what I want dad. It's my choice and maybe instead of trying to destroy it, you can lend a hand." Jaune told his father with a firm voice. "I'm going to be a Huntsman, dad." Jaune said to his parents before turning and heading for the door but was stopped by his mother holding his arm.
"Are you sure about this Jaune?" Emilia asked her son. "The life of a Huntsman is always surrounded by death."
"I'm sure the moment I left home, mom." Jaune said and Emilia left go of her son as he walked out the door. She felt sad that her only son left but at the same time proud. She always saw him as the little boy always fighting Grimm and asking for stories, now he's a young man on his way to adulthood and walking a difficult path.
Emilia walked over to Leon and slapped him across the face before embracing him in a hug. "It's ok." She told her husband who held her tightly against him.
Emilia knew that their relationship with Jaune is now fractured and it will be some time before it can be repaired. They fucked up and now they need to fix it.
Jaune couldn't believe what his parents told him. It was his decision to become a Huntsman and instead of helping or at least supporting it, they tried to sabotage his dream. It pissed him off that he avoided his team and sisters to not expose them to his mood. Entering a random room Jaune found himself in what appeared to be lounging area based on the couches and recliners in the room.
Taking a seat on the couch Jaune put his face in his hands to take a moment to compose himself and organize his thoughts. He still couldn't believe what his parents told him, the sight of his father crying still lingered in his mind. In a weird way it was refreshing to see his father cry, to him it made him human.
Jaune rubbed his cheek where his father struck him, aura healed the redness but the memory of the pain is still fresh.
Suddenly a knock at the door drew his attention. "Jaune?" Pyrrha asked through the door. Jaune quickly composed himself before answering.
"Yeah?"
"Can I come in?" Pyrrha asked to which Jaune agreed.
Pyrrha entered the room and closed the door behind her making sure to lock it to prevent any snoopers from intruding. "Are you ok? You seemed distressed earlier."
Jaune should've known that Pyrrha or someone from his team would be looking for him. Jaune looked at Pyrrha and remembered his father's words about telling a mother why they wouldn't see their daughter again. The memory of seeing his partner die when Spart showed them their future played out in his mind and he wondered if the responsibility of telling her parents fell to him.
"What did your parents think about you choosing to be a Huntress?" Jaune asked his partner.
"They were concerned and scared about my safety." Pyrrha said thinking back to the conversation she had with her parents when she told them that she wanted to be a Huntress. "After a few conversations they understood and supported me."
"Must be nice." Jaune said looking at the floor recalling his conversation with his parents.
"jaune, what happened?" Pyrrha asked concerned for her partner and so Jaune told her of the meeting between his parents. Pyrrha didn't interrupt Jaune as he told what transpired between him and his parents and she could see their point but also Jaun's as well. She wondered if her parents went through the same thing when she told them about wanting to be a Huntress.
Jaune felt better after telling Pyrrha but the feeling of betrayal from his parents still stung and he suspected that it will for a while. "Thanks for listening Pyrrha."
"Anytime, Jaune." Pyrrah said with a slight blush.
Seeing the blush on Pyrrha's face reminded Jaune of what Weiss yelled at them and looking back he could see the signs but was so caught with Weiss that he basically had tunnel vision. "I've been an idiot haven't I?"
"Jaune?" Pyrrha asked confused.
"Ignoring your feelings." Jaune said looking at Pyrrha making her look away as she coughed into her hand.
"You liked Weiss. It made sense that you would have eyes only for her." Pyrrha said with a hint of sadness and jealousy.
"So… how long?" Jaune asked curious as when Pyrrha first started liking him.
"Shortly after initiation." Pyrrha answered looking at Jaune. "At first it was because you didn't know who I was." Jaune wasn't sure what to think as Pyrrha liked him because he didn't know her. "Then I got to know you better. You're kind to everyone even Cardin, you treat the Faunus as equals rather than looking down on them. And you also put everyone's needs ahead of your own." Pyrrha told Jaune before blushing and looking away to hide her embarrassment.
Pyrrha felt something encase her hand and she looked back at Jaune to see him holding her hand. "I never knew you felt that way about me."
"I'm not the only one." Pyrrha said thinking of the other girls that have a crush on Jaune. When he looked confused again she decided to help him see. "Nora, Velvet and Ruby."
"What?" Jaune asked again not sure he heard it correct in that four beautiful women had a crush on him. Jaune couldn't believe it, he wasn't anything special and he considered himself average in the looks department.
Pyrrha couldn't help but chuckle at his expression before remembering something Nora told her before she followed Jaune. "Be brave, you're Pyrrha Nikos. Four time champion and all around badass." Nora was right, she is Pyrrha Nikos and she would be brave.
Leaning forward she kissed Jaune's cheek making him blush a deep red. "I like you Jaune and would like something more. But for now I'll settle for this." She said before getting off the couch and heading for the door.
"Pyrrha, I… I would like something more too." Jaune said quickly rising to his feet and stopping Pyrrha from leaving just as her hand is on the handle. "I'm new to this. So maybe we can take things slow?"
"Sure." Pyrrha said before unlocking the door and leaving the room. Jaune smiled to himself before leaving and followed Pyrrha back to the dining hall where everyone is gathered.
Spart appeared in another flash of light. "Everyone, your rooms are ready. Follow me." Spart told them before heading to a door and leading the group down a series of hallways until they reached a two floor hall. "Students on the left and adults on the right. Everyone will have their own room complete with wardrobe filled with casual clothes in case you with to wear something other than what your wearing right now."
"Tomorrow will be another viewing but for now get some rest." Spart told them before disappearing again to do whatever he did.
Everyone felt tired after the events of everything that happened. To learning their future, being reunited with lost loved ones and finding out that a single person is controlling the Grimm and bent on the destruction of Remnant. Needless to say everyone is exhausted physically and mentally and need to rest. So after saying good night everyone went to their rooms and found them easily as their emblems are adorned on the door.
Tai changed into his sleep wear consisting of plain pajama pants and a pale yellow tank top that he found in the large closet that held all of his clothes. Summer went to the bathroom to change after grabbing her own sleep wear, Tai still couldn't believe that Summer is back and this isn't a dream. He still remembered the pain of losing her and how he had to step up to be there for his children.
Laying down on the large bed Tai sighed as the bathroom doors opened and Summer stepped out wearing a black tank top with night shorts that had her symbol stitched into the side. Summer smiled at him before climbing onto the bed and laying next to him. Tai held her close and she did the same, the two eventually drifted off into sleep holding each other.
As everyone slept, a gentle glow surrounded certain people as they slept.
A/N: So the next chapter will come when I finish writing the reactions.
With that out of the way, stay safe during this crazy time.
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