Weiss was staring at her mother. It was uncanny how she was not drunk.
Willow looked at her daughter and said, "So, Weiss. Can you tell me about your time at Beacon from the beginning? I want to know how you and the others came to be with Jaune."
Weiss nodded and started, "When I first arrived at Beacon, I was…what my friends would say, a bitch. And I agree, I was a massive bitch…I was partnered up with Ruby after making eye contact…When I jumped off the Nevermore, Jaune caught me, but I was not appreciative…
When Ruby became leader, I was devastated…When I spoke to Port, he told me I should be the best teammate I can be…Jaune asked me on a date, and I rejected him…We went on the field trip to Forever Fall to collect Red Sap…
Jaune asked me on a date, and I rejected him…My team and I went to Vale and saw a busted Dust shop…We met a Faunus stowaway…Blake and I argued…Found out Blake was a former Fang…Things blew out of proportion, and Blake left…My team went to find her but no luck…
Later in the docks, we found Blake fighting Torchwick…My team and I reconcile… Jaune asked me on a date, and I rejected him… Jaune asked me on a date, and I rejected him… Jaune asked me on a date, and I rejected him…
Willow was laughing at certain things she found funny. Jaune, the man that won her daughter's heart and a few others, was entirely not what she expected. She can see why now that her daughter fell for such a man. If only she had someone like that when she was younger.
Willow spoke, "You had quite the adventure at Beacon. You are chasing criminals, fighting giant robots, and falling in love while training to fight Grimm. I hope you will continue to have more of these amazing experiences you can cherish. Oum knows I wish I had those kinds of memories."
Weiss had a serious expression. She said, "Mom, can I ask you? Why have you never left Father? I can't imagine the hardship you are going through for us because of him."
Willow said with a smile, "It is because I love you, children, that I must endure this. If I was to divorce your father, I am sure that I would lose custody of you and Whitley. With all his connections, he would make it so I will never have a chance to visit you. If enduring this pain and suffering is what I need to make sure that I can protect you, then I will bear it!
Weiss looked at her mother with love, "There must be a way. I cannot let him continue harming you, Mom. I may have been indifferent before, but that was only because I never knew how much you truly loved me. Loved us. I refuse to believe that letting you endure this pain and suffering is the only way."
As if Oum answered her prayers, Jaune suddenly appeared before her. With surprise, Weiss said, "Jaune!"
Jaune was smiling. He was finally able to finish [Teleport]. He said to Weiss, "Weiss! I can't believe it worked! This is awesome!"
Weiss was confused. She asked, "What worked?"
Jaune leaned and whispered to her, "I made a [Teleport] spell."
[Teleport: The user can move instantaneously from one location to another without physically occupying the space in between or transfer matter or energy from one point to another without traversing the physical space between them. First ability: Can teleport to a location where the user has been. Second Ability: Able to teleport to the locations of loved ones without knowing their location. Limitations: Cannot teleport to locations to loved ones that do not wish you to be around]
Weiss raised an eyebrow. She whispered, "Really? It wasn't long since you started learning magic from that Ultimate Sorcery. Did you make a [Teleport] spell already?"
Willow watched the interaction between Jaune and Weiss. When she heard Weiss call him Jaune, she was immediately interested. She observed the man. He was exactly as her daughter mentioned. Even the sense of safety just being around him. It was nearly intoxicating.
Willow walked forward and said, "Weiss? Do you mind introducing me?"
Weiss nodded and said. "Yes, of course."
She looked at Jaune and said, "Jaune, this is my mother, Willow Schnee."
Jaune brought out a hand and said, "How do you do? Name's Jaune Arc. Short, sweet, and Weiss loves it."
Weiss blushed and playfully punched his shoulder.
Jaune said, "By the way, when I arrived, I saw you both discussing something. I hope I did not interrupt."
Weiss said, "You did. But it's fine…Wait…Why do I feel you have a way to help me with my problem?"
Jaune heard the word problem, and he became serious. He said, "Weiss, is there something wrong?"
Weiss explained what happened with her mother. Jaune looked at the woman and gave her a heartwarming hug. He even patted her head in comfort.
Jaune thought momentarily and spoke, "What can I do to help?"
Willow said, "There is only one way to stop Jacques, and that's to get all the files of his illegal dealings. However, it isn't easy. You have to sneak into the HQ of SDC and find the files he guards highly."
They ended up making a plan without them even knowing. Heck! Jaune is now holding the files Willow needs to be free of Jacques while [Extreme Concealment] is active.
Jaune skipped to the outside, saying, "Easy-peasy!"
They were none the wiser about what happened inside their building.
When Jaune returned to the Schnee manor, Willow was disappointed that he returned so quickly. To her, this was a sign of failure. It couldn't have been easy to infiltrate the HQ of SDC.
Jaune saw her and smiled, saying, "Why the frown? Did you think I failed since I came back too quickly?"
Willow blushed and said, "It is a reasonable assumption."
Jaune smiled, came close to Willow's face, and said, "Ah, yes, reasonable."
He added, tapping her nose, "You know, for being Weiss' Mom, you're cute."
Willow did not know what to think, "Is my daughter's boyfriend hitting on me? No! Impossible! He would not go for an old lady like me when he has such young women around him. I'm just overthinking things.'
Looking at the papers in front of her, Willow was in tears. She now has a way to fight back against Jacques. She said, "Thank you. I don't know what to say."
Jaune said, "I have read the files. Please do whatever you can to take him down! If you ever need me, then don't hesitate to give me a call. I'll do what I can to help you take him down."
Jaune gave his scroll number to Willow. Weiss was watching this interaction in the background.
Weiss thought, 'What just happened? Why do I feel like I'm the third wheel? No! It can't be! There is no way!'
Looking at her mother, she saw her acting quite…shy. Willow was not shy!
Weiss was dizzy. She thought, 'This can't be happening…H-How? They barely knew each other! What am I going to do? What am I…'
Seeing her mother smile, Weiss stopped her thought. This was just like her with Neptune. It was also Jaune that made her smile with his words. She thought, 'Tsk! Jaune is a natural playboy when he isn't actively flirting.'
Weiss sighed. Was she going to take away the happiness her mother was feeling? No! That was not going to happen if she could help it! She has already sacrificed too much for her and her sibling. It was her turn to do something nice. If that meant Jaune, then she was going to find a way to let them interact more.
Weiss thought, 'If I want Jaune to spend some time with Mom, he would need to stay for a bit. I wonder if he has plans?'
Weiss asked, "Jaune, do you have plans?"
Jaune nodded at her, "Yeah, I do. Glynda messaged me and said I would be having a visitor soon. I don't know who it is, but Glynda said I need to meet with her."
Weiss asked, "Do you at least have time for tea? It is quite delightful. Mom is great at making tea."
Willow looked at Weiss and thought, 'Since when! Weiss, what are you doing? What are you scheming?'
Jaune shook his head and said, "I have to head back. My guest could arrive any time now."
Weiss sighed and said, "That's a shame. Maybe next time."
Jaune placed his hand on Weiss' face and said, "Hey, do look so down. We still have tomorrow. I don't have anything going on then. I can come by and have tea with you and Willow."
It was not long later that Jaune headed back to Domrémy.
