I do not own DxD and RWBY. Just this fanfic
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"I see." Cardinal Strada said behind his desk.
"Yes, Cardinal it is paramount that with Jaune's touki he can be trained to use one of our most deadly, yet inefficient weapons ever made."
"Silver Swords." Strada said as he began to scrutinize young Jaune.
Jaune felt extremely uncomfortable as he felt like looking straight at Professor Port; he, himself is here in this new world, it will not be out of logic if someone else from Remnant is also here on Earth, but Strada never asked anything about his aura, until now.
"Lad," Strada asked, "although I have read the reports and the… 'unlethal' experiments conducted on you. Tell me, in your own words, what is this Touki?"
"Aura" Jaune immediately corrected the cardinal, "it is the light of my soul and a reflection of who I am."
"What are the limits?"
"Think of it like a force field with a health bar." Jaune took a calming breath, "it can also act like traditional Ki or Touki, but that requires a lot of practice."
"Doesn't Ki require practice in the first place?"
"Think of how Magic works for Humans, the devils can use instinct alone to use their magic, and calculation is used for efficiency while Human has to use calculation all the time."
"Is there anything else?"
"There is a 'Balance Breaker' aspect to the Aura, but that is tricky to unlock."
"Have you achieved it?"
"No, sir."
"I see, then tell me, why do you trust me?" Strada said
"I beg your pardon?"
"Lad," Strada said with a serious tone, "you could have just spout out what you just said, and the experiments would have been at least kinder to you, but you have not, meaning that you don't trust anyone with this information."
I only told you the basics, old man.
Basic indeed, Jaune wanted to see if he could trust Strada, seeing if he will perk up with the familiarity of the rundown of Aura. He wanted to see if this man was really from Remnant.
And surprisingly, Strada's eyes did.
"Hmmmm…." Strada hummed, "I understand why Father Peng was too fascinated with you."
Jaune and Jeanne frowned, "and from what Father Criston said about the application for the Silver Swords, I also believe we can maximize your skill with the Monster Hunter department. However, why is young Jeanne here."
Jeanne is seen sitting beside Jaune, frowning, "To ask you to command Jaune to go without me!"
"Jeanne, I am only concerned about your well-being."
"And I am not concerned about yours?!" Jeanne yelled at Jaune, ignoring that she is in her superior's office, "this is your chance! You can finally be free!"
"Sir, I am only going if my sister comes with me," Jaune said ignoring his sister.
"And does she agree?"
"NO!" Jeanne screamed, "Cardinal, my brother is just being overprotective of me and thinks this is for my welfare."
"And I am not going to the Monster Hunter Department if she doesn't."
"Jaune!" Jeanne said, "I understand why you are worried. But our situations are completely different; they hate you because you are an anomaly, but I am treated differently because I have an important role."
"How can you say that? Are you that blind, Jeanne?"
"Really? Care to explain Jaune?" Strada asked.
"She is a Holy Maiden, sir."
From that one statement, Cardinal Strada deflated looking at his desk with a hint of defeat and shame, before smiling at Jaune, "so that is your angle, clever."
"Cardinal?" Jeanne asked unsurely
"You are lucky to have a brother like Jaune," Strada said, "he thought of a solution where I couldn't, especially with the versatility of your Sacred Gear."
"Wha…? Cardinal Strada! My Holy Blacksmith makes holy swords! And with Excalibur Blessing, I ca…"
"I admire your drive on being an exorcist and maybe your naivety towards the harsh reality of the church. But think of it like this young Jeanne, it is a win-win. You can assist the undermanned Monster Hunter department and be treated as a normal person."
"I AM JOAN D'ARC! IT IS MY DUTY! MY DESTINY! TO PROTECT THE WEAK AND SERVE THE CHURCH!" she yelled as she stood up.
Her breathing got ragged, her eye dilated and she shook just slightly due to stress.
Normally people will be angry at the such outburst, but both adults and the adult in a child's body can see where this is going.
"YOU CANNOT JUST TAKE WHAT I WORK FOR YEARS AND SAY IT IS FOR NOTHING!"
"Jeanne," Jaune sad patiently, "your training is not in vain. You just have to adjust your gear to…"
"No, Jaune!" Jeanne glared at her brother, "Holy Blacksmith is best used against devils!"
"And I couldn't agree even more!" Suddenly an elderly woman burst through the door, "Saint Joan d'Arc just couldn't be handed to the Monster Hunter department! She is a symbol of our faith!"
"And I couldn't imagine if the True Longinus, Graal, or Incarnate Anthem will show up in our doorstep." Jaune commented sarcastically, "will you treat them like the others, or will you push them over the edge like what you did to Leo."
"Watch your tongue." The elderly nun said coldly, "you know nothing about purpose and the use of God's gift."
"Like how you deem other Sacred Gears as pagan gifts." Jaune answered back.
"Cardinal Strada" the nun called
"No, Jaune please speak you mind."
"You deemed Sword Birth and even other dark or beast related Sacred Gears like Twice Critical as abominations even though they are made by God; and have an incredible bias with Gears with the affinity of Light"
"YES! Even the Heavenly Dragons are pagan gears! That is why we should use the righteous gears to the most we can!"
"And yet you will welcome the True Longinus even though it killed Jesus. Where is the consistency of your claim, sister" Jaune then stood up to the nun, "if you just welcome the other sacred gear users, like Sieg and maybe, just maybe your agenda can be already be done. The Holy Maidens can at least feel like human and -"
*Slap!*
"Don't you dare lecture me boy! You are nothing but a product of the pagan gods! You are nothing like your sister!" She glared at Jaune, "come Jeanne, we will now delegate which Excalibur will fit you the best."
"Wait Jeanne." Jaune said, "this is your choice, no matter what you choose I will come with you."
Jeanne didn't get a chance to reply as the nun grabbed her wrist, "Choice? Choice?! She is the reincarnation of Joan d'Arc! This is her destiny! Her duty!"
"Last time someone said or dictates a maiden destiny is this and that, he died by that power." Jaune said darkly with a hundred-yard stare as he remembered the Attack of Beacon.
But the nun took it as a blasphemous claim, she was about to explode again, until.
"Hahahahaha as if you have a choice too boy!"
"You..." Jaune growled as Father Peng barge in.
"C'mon Jaune! I know how you feel! But we must not stray from our path in service of God!"
"And being a Monster Hunter not a service to God?" Father Creston asked.
"Oh don't play coy, Creston! You very know the threat the Devils pose."
"Oh, I know. But I also deal with things that you graciously neglect." He sighed, "you guys are running the hunters thin because your greediness of the new recruits."
"As if you know how to manage any additional asset!" The nun yelled.
"Oh, I do. We are so few that I care. I care for every hunter to the point that I can be considered overprotective. Our gear and armor are more utilitarian and practical than your 'sacred' tools or your dependence on God. In fact, I dare say that you guys use Holy Swords like a clutch."
Both priest and nun stared down to the sole hunter as tension rose.
"Ahem"
Then it vanishes when humanity's strongest interrupted.
"I believe it is the choice of the children. Regardless of talent or gift." Jaune felt relief, "however I couldn't ignore the facts of Sister. So! How about we do this."
Anticipation grew as the fate of the twins was about to be announced.
"Jaune Arc will fight Father Peng. Then the twins will get to decide what they will do in their lives if he wins."
Many were shocked of that announcement. Jaune was still a child pit against some in the caliber of Father Peng. But Jaune saw a very familiar light in Cardinal Strada's eyes
It was the same light he had when Professor Port dared anyone to go against his captured Grimm.
More than once people wonder why Professor Port was even allowed to do it or what was the purpose and lesson to fight it, or how he captured it in the first place.
But after fighting with the man, Jaune knows that Port's approach wasn't the theoretical way of teaching, but trial and error in the fire itself. If he had it his way, Grimm's Studies will always be on the field and lessons will always be boots on the ground.
He doesn't know if he can fully trust Cardinal Strada, but that familiar light gave him the confidence, and besides he is already backed to a corner.
"I accept."
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Jaune haven't seen this training grounds before. It was bear with sand on the ground, and surprising the walled were made from steel. There are some seats way above and away from any potential collateral damage, and strangely enough he saw his classmates on them.
"GO JAUNE!"
"KICK HIS BUTT!"
His classmates cheered for him as the other audiences, students, priests, nuns, and other professionals station in the Vatican. They merely whispered to one another as some looked on with an analytical gaze while other's felt boredom.
At the corner he saw Jeanne with Father Creston both looked concerned, while behind them was a huge man, Cardinal Vasco Strada. He looked at the arena with a smile and he looks excited.
"Are you ready, boy?" Father Peng said as he removed his coat, showing a black tight shirt rippling with muscles.
Jaune, for the first time unsheathed his new Silver Sword. It made a ringing sound and shined beautifully by the light above. Some student's thought it was a Holy Sword, but the professionals scoffed at it.
It is an ordinary, soft, sword.
Jaune picked up his shield and assumed a battle stance he had forged through the Grimm War.
"As I ever be."
Jaune didn't even get to finished that sentenced as the wind shifted and Father Peng disappeared. His Aura screamed at him, and with practiced easy he realized where he will get hit.
Jaune crotched just into as a fist soar where his head use to be, just touching the tips of his hair.
*BAM!*
Jaune was launched for a moment as his shield was ringing from the powerful kick the priest threw. He saw Father Peng shrink then suddenly occupied his entire vision as he stepped forward to the flying Jaune and punched his shield midflight.
His shield shined upon impact as Jaune slammed against the metal wall. Even without looking where his opponent is, he knew that he is cornered, and that he must get out.
Unfortunately, he was not fast enough as a fist slammed into his shield once more! His aura shined, but the metal crack as the priest threw another punch right at it.
Cornered, Jaune braced himself as the onslaught continued.
"See! See! You are weak!" Father Peng said as he chained punch the shield, "But I can train you! Together we can-"
Then Jaune angled his shield to the side, letting the incoming fist slide and exposing Father Peng side.
In one pivot, Jaune turned to his side and sliced Peng's ribs in one motion. Silver edge infused with aura cut through the clothes of the priest, but a think Touki burst out, shielding the victim's skin.
*BAM!*
Jaune felt pain as Father Peng backed hand him to the face. He stumbled backwards as his brain rattled.
It is like Cardin or Cinder all over again.
Jaune thought, but not bitterly, it just means that there is a power gap.
Although comforted by that thought, he was again reminded that he was too slow as fist flew straight to him.
His aura flashed as he tanked the blow. Many waited for him to fly again but were greeted by a sight of a child remained unmoving as a fist is planted in his face.
Peng looked unimpressed, and impatient as he launched a viper strike to Jaune shoulder. Jaune move his sword in time to block the strike, then a bright flash, brighter than the once before, shone.
The silver blade infused with aura reflected the light of Jaune soul like a mirror, blinding some while burning the eyes of Peng.
Peng disengaged as Jaune took a peek on his opponents clenched eyes, then once they opened, Jaune dug his sword to the sand, and swiped it up to his opponent.
Sand hit Peng's eyes as the debris clung to them. The man couldn't wipe them away as the tiny stones scratch his eye.
"OHHH!" the crowed winced as Peng felt pain like no other, as an Aura enhance sword struck his crotch!
Touki prevented it from cutting, but the force of metal hitting his jewels still hurts!
Then Jaune climbed on his back and choked him with is sword like a stick. One hand on the handle and the other on the blade, Jaune pulled his sword back into the throat of Peng as he tried to behand him. Peng's Touki activated, and he fell on his back, squashing Jaune.
But Jaune saw that coming. His sword still touching Peng's throat, he began to saw his throat as the audience watched in horror.
*SIIINGGGGGGG! SIIIINGGGGG!"
Peng felt horrible pain and fear and the audience's faces got pale as Jaune continued to grind against Peng's throat. The audience, even professionals and the classmates of Jaune thought they were watching a Slasher Horror film as they watch the brutality of a blade grinding against Touki to reach the victim's throat!
But to Jaune, this is nothing but the usual, especially during the Grimm War where Aura unlocked soldiers sided with Salem. Where Aura became a weapon against them, the gang had to find a way to cut through the it. Explosives, high velocity rounds, tasers, and the more gritty but effective method: Sawing.
Out of pure fear, Peng suddenly unleashed a strong wave of touki, to the point that it could be visibly seen in a soft white aura. It pushed against Jaune, bringing him deeper against the ground as it began to crack
But Jaune held his sword tight as he continued to grind against Peng, but the Touki got thick to the point that it is push the blade away from Peng. Jaune tried his best, but he lost grip of his sword, freeing Peng from the death trap.
Peng turned to the downed Jaune, ready to kill the boy! But was greeted by a hand full of sand to the eyes, however Peng's touki shielded him and grabbed the boy by the neck and threw him to the wall!
Jaune's back slammed into the metal wall with a bang. And was greeted by a barrage of kung fu strikes by Peng.
*BAM!* *BAM!* *BAM!* *BAM!*
Fist, elbows, kicks, and chops flew as they slammed into the face and body of Jaune! But he face-tanked them all, literally as aura flashed against the onslaught. It didn't help that the back of his head keep on banging against the metal wall.
The audience was too shocked to see what is happening. They have fought horrific strays before, but never have they seen what men can do to one another. Father Peng and Jaune Arc, users of Ki! They must be like this because of Ki! Ki is malicious! Both are monsters!
A palm strike slammed into Jaune's face again, but a wave of white flickered around Jaune as it faded away and his aura broke. Jaune felt defeat, he felt he couldn't protect his sister from the harsh reality of this world.
But when he looked up, he saw that Father Peng wouldn't stop as he raised a claw aiming for Jaune's venerable throat.
For the first time in their life, Jaune felt fear for himself.
A claw flew ready to end a life.
"ENOUGH!"
And stopped when a powerful voice called.
Many of the audience and Father Peng expected it to be Cardinal Strada, but with a click of a walking stick and a presence as big as the church itself, Pope Benedict walked into the training grounds.
"Release the boy, Father." A command. And Father Peng quickly let go of Jaune and stood away.
The Pope walked to Jaune with the click of his stick as he observed him.
Bruised, exhausted, and afraid. But he saw blue eyes ready to fight even further as they tiredly glared at him.
Jaune saw an old man with a walking stick and this influencial just reminded him of Ozpin.
"You lost boy." The Pope announced clearly
"Yes." Jaune glared
"But it was under the conditions of Cardinal Strada." The Pope said he scanned the crowd. The audience bowed when his eyes landed on them, but the Pope didn't mind as his eyes finally reached Jeanne. "But I can overrule that condition." He looked down at the lad, "you have fought well, and now I can give your sister the choice."
"Joan d'Arc." The Pope called looking straight at Jeanne, "no, Jeanne Arc! Sister of Jaune Arc! Your future is your choice, and I am giving you the chance to choose, in front of everyone, your path. No questions asked."
Everyone one looked at Jeanne in anticipation. Many of them hoped and beamed that she will strive for the church, especially since the Pope gave her his blessing. With that and the power of Saint Joan and Holy Blacksmith, she can lead the church to glory and destroy the devils!
Jeanne looked at her defeated brother; he fought so hard to win, even using horrific tactics to win, yet he lost. For her sake. Being Saint Joan d'Arc was her destiny, so what her mentors said the moment she unlocked her Sacred Gear.
The perpetual weight of being the future poster girl of the church was heavy, and the expectation of her to be the next Saint was near fantasy. And her brother fought against her and risked his freedom for it.
Jaune closed his eyes as he was too exhausted. Looks like he is still too slow to catch Peng. Oh, he was not Ruby Rose in her prime, but it felt like fighting Blake after their Haven fight.
"I choose…" Jeanne said.
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Wooden doors open showing cottage-like interior inside the Vatican. It looked very cozy and spacious with nice wooden furnishing and carpets.
"Welcome to the Monster Hunter Department!" Father Cretin said as he led his new recruits, Jaune and Jeanne.
Both were extremely tired, Jaune was physically and Aura-cally exhausted while Jeanne was emotionally tired. They both dragged their feat as Father Creston, their new mentor brought them into another room.
It looks like a walk-in closet with different weapons of different kinds. One side carried modern guns from rifles, shotguns, and even rocket launchers, the other side held sci-fi-looking weapons, and the front hung a dozen of different kinds of Swords.
"Welcome to the armory," he said, "here is my pride as a Monster Hunter; we don't rely on light!"
Jaune instantly approach the swords, "what are they?"
"Monster Slaying swords." Their mentor said, "however they are also Holy Swords, so only a handful can actually wield one."
Jaune touched the handle of one sword and anticipated a reaction, however.
"Still nothing?" Jeanne asked from behind.
"Yeah." Jaune turned to face his sister and saw that she was looking at two mannequins wearing pure black long tailcoats. The male model wore a vest and wide shoulders making it look as masculine, and the female model wore a corset emphasizing the curves and bust.
"Our uniform." Their mentor said, "and also our armor." He patted the coat, "made from the same material from the spandexes the exorcists use, but more layered. Although they look incredibly plain, you are more than free to customize these as long you don't compromise your protection and remove this cross." He pointed at the Cross of the Vatican at the right breast of the coat.
Jaune looked at his sister who had an exciting beam in her eyes, Jaune smiled back.
At least now, his sister is safer than she can ever be.
Arc 1: [Season of the Maiden] =Complete.
Author's Notes:
And done with the first arc of the story! This is more of a set-up arc to show the direction of the story especially with a foreigner like Jaune and an important character like Jeanne!
So, some of the reviewers has expressed rather passionately about RWBY reincarnating in DxD to be too simple or, uncreative if I can put my understanding to it. Now, I also have expressed about Cardinal Strada/Professor Port is staying, and he is. I have thought out this aspect of the story and the potential of Jaune not being the only reincarnator, however idea of the ladies being part of the story was complicated already in my drawing board, I just wanted to see your reviews on it, and see if I could take the risk. So no, I will not reincarnate the girls as DxD girls.
Shame, I really wanted a Neon turned Kuroka, but I see how much mental backflips I must do to even make it romantic or logical. If you guys guess, I am a JaunexNeon shipper.
But I won't put that bias in the way. Lancaster, Whiteknight, Arkos, Dragon Slayer, Knightshade, and other ships will not be the ship of this story, however I could possibly reference them as Jaune reminisce of his previous life.
ALSO, very important note: I really don't want to point it out because it is already in the realm of "Telling instead of Showing", but with the consistency of how aura works throughout the volumes of RWBY, I have to say it. Jaune's aura will show some rules or physics which were prominent or important from V1 to V3, and seemingly disappeared V4 onward. So those who have forgotten or read other fanfics showing rules going against it, just please understand I am using Monty's rules, but I will also have some creative liberty for the advanced techniques.
Last Note: I am planning to also post a Jaune's Monster Journal, where I will put the details of the monsters the story has so far in the perceptive of Jaune
. I will also put his weapons too. The chapter or Journal will be updated from time to time.
The male attire is based on Jacob Frye from AC Syndicate while the female attire is a combination of Pyrrha's attire, Ruby V4 and Winter's V7 attire.
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