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Everything seems well… according to plan, and relatively smooth for a terrorist organization.
These were the common thoughts of the many humans stationed, or more accurately, chilling in their temporary base.
Humans! All ethnicity and backgrounds have gathered under the banner of the Hero Faction! Led by no other Cao Cao, wielder of the greatest Sacred Gear!
A Holy Spear which killed the Son! And with other Longinus-level Sacred Gears, this mission will be a breeze.
That is the recent thought of one human before seeing a figure which seem to be colorless like from those black and white films, rushed to him with speed and a flash from a shiny sword struck him… then black.
Jaune felt no remorse as he effortlessly cut down one man before lunging forward to stab another through his chest.
Beside him, Adam with his color gone beheaded many of the sentries with natural skill.
"Hey guys, what do you want to eat tonight?"
A girl entered the turned around a corner, looking fresh and chirpy for a terrorist. But that is not in Jaune's mind…
…she is just another target.
Pulling out his 1911 with a silencer, Jaune fed lead to her head.
The pretty happy girl fell to the ground with a bullet in her forehead.
Shoot!
Jaune fired another for a double tap.
A colorless and emotionless Zwei sniffed the area before, clawing the ground toward him.
Area Clear.
With color returned to the Natives of Remnant as Zwei made their way back to call the others, Jaune and Adam stood guard.
The smell of iron permeated the air as Jaune remembered the Grimm War.
"Is it your first time?" Adam asked in a gentle voice.
"In this life," Jaune said firmly as he walked away… seeing the headless bodies of people who had potential, hardworking people, waste away to be some psycho's soldiers.
"…fuck" Sieg said with a whisper as he with Lint and Jeanne saw the massacre.
"We don't have much time…" Jaune said to grab their attention, "Zwei and I will look for clues or at least their leaders. Adam, you are at our six and clean anyone who we happen to miss. You three, stay with Adam and be on guard in case all hell breaks loose.
Then Jaune marched out of the room with Zwei leading him.
From time to time, Jaune and Zwei will methodically take out the occasional wander, avoid crowded places, and try to keep out of contact with the enemy as much as possible. So far, they only killed people on the way and kept that kill count to the minimum.
Soon, Zwei led him to the tent which was probably the big boss's office.
"Zwei, how many are inside?"
The corgi turned 4 times.
The colorless Jaune leaned in as close as possible as he eavesdrops.
"…we need to proceed with the kidnapping as soon as possible." An unfamiliar voice spoke, "The Vatican Delegates are here!"
"My, is that stress in your voice? You are willing to face the Grigori but are afraid of some dogs of the church." An annoying and familiar voice replied.
"They didn't send exorcists, Cao Cao!" There was frustration in his tone, "They sent…. Him."
"Jaune Arc, you seem frightened."
"…oh… sorry for my wording." The apology was sincere, "but the worse outcome is here."
"Jaune Fucking Arc."
"Cao Cao, this is our chance…"
"But we are not ready… like what you said, the lay lines are not primed yet, and starting phase two early while bringing the entire Demon Slayer Corps in a frenzy."
"We can go for the second… the abandoned option."
"Talk to Jaune Arc? You saw how he rejected our cause."
"But he is the chosen one! And his fight with you proves it!" the second speaker quietly yelled, "A man with no Sacred Gear, but with a myriad of abilities that are related to his soul, plus the fact that the man is a prodigy with his skills and tactics! Think about it!"
"I do understand the meaning if Arc joins us; descendant and vessel Jeanne d'Arc, Thor, Achilles, and Mulan."
"… I think you don't fully see it; although yes, his bloodline has symbolic significance. I am thinking more of his skills as a fighter; he is a famed hunter and feared by many circles."
"He is known for killing monsters George; the animals of the supernatural world."
"Yes, and with a soft silver sword to boot! Imagine if we gave him a real sword." Jaune can practically see him grinning with the tone of his voice, "The Excalibur Fragments. Arondight. Ascalon? He will be the boogeyman of the supernatural."
Jaune listened to the conversation between Cao Cao and this so-called George; honestly, for the life of him, he has no idea how his work is famous. Yes, the monsters of this world as crazy and horrifying, but they are no different from the Enhanced Grimm Salem birthed during the war. Hell, Jaune dares say that the non-humans are more dangerous than humans and Faunus alike.
"I can see it, Cao Cao. With Ascalon, Jaune can even kill Tannin! Even Vali!"
"You see that amount of potential in him?"
"He is the chosen one."
There was a silence for a moment,
"…Leonardo. Have you met Jaune Arc during your time with the church?"
! ! !
Alarm bells rang in Jaune's head as he heard one of the important names of his second youth.
"No…" a simple answer be Leo, "but he was famed to be the next Strada, like how they expect me to be the next Dulio. However, he was also rejected because of his soul power."
"I see that the church is still stuck with their narrow mindset," George commented.
"Is there any possible way to draw him out?" Cao Cao asked.
There was silence.
"Jaune Arc cares so much for his classmates and allies; I remembered when he sparked the investigation on Bishop Galilei. Even though the church was too slow to find out and stop the Holy Sword Project."
"…so we use other people as leverage."
"Though harsh, that is an efficient way to convince him. Make the narrative that he can lead and protect fellow humans in our faction, especially the young."
"You know that we will not approve of our methods." Suddenly, the fourth person spoke, which sounded like Heracles, "Our harsh method of training and putting 'underaged' teens to fight the supernatural will not fly with him."
"Then a hostage then?"
"So, we just need to get Arc, present him as our hostage, and force him to work for us. The question is, how do we kidnap him without Dimension Lost? We need that surprise for Yasaka."
Jaune got his phone and texted his friends to evacuate, no questions asked. Told Adam the plan he heard about Yasaka and to be high on alert.
Jaune took a steady breath and decided to take their abandon option.
If it worked with Adam…. Then.
"You know, why not we talk." Jaune casually strolled into the tent as color returned to him and Zwei just behind him. The Corgi does not have enough complex thoughts to ask why Jaune is doing this, but he has the Corgi's trust.
Killing intent shot out of the roof as the four terrorists got into a battle stance.
A glowing divine spear, mythical missiles, and magic circles of different origins were all pointed toward him, primed for death.
"YOU!"
"Easy, Heracles…" Cao Cao cooly says, "Impressive… you are truly someone we should never underestimate. But a part of me thinks you are foolish to simply walk into my office."
Jaune had a stoic look, then his eyes flashed with a kind of calmness. He smiled, relaxed his body, and gracefully walked towards them.
"George I believe," Jaune addressed, "He said that we should talk. Why not give it a go." Jaune calmly addressed as he unceremoniously but gently sat on a chair, crossed his leg, and relaxed. He gave them a smile with eyes meant to disarm many, but at the same time irritate anyone. Be it children or dangerous men.
He gave them a look that Weiss and Oscar taught him in order to lead as a general. The look has the presence of wisdom, control, gentleness, and enigmatic.
He gave the Headmaster Ozpin look.
The hero terrorists could only keep their weapons pointed toward Jaune, as Zwei jump onto his lap and bell-flopped there, being cozy.
"You certainly rejected us." Cao Cao said
"You didn't give a good impression. And honestly, your new plan to hostage your own to get me is crazy. But I want to hear your side… why?" Jaune slowly presents around him, "Why go this far."
The weapons remained pointed at him, but Cao Cao relaxed and chunk the butt of his spear to the ground.
"You know that humans in this world are fodder. You know that this world truly does not belong to humans no matter what the 'civil' agreement says about Earth. We, mortals, are just tools, the lowest beings."
"And you believe that throwing humans to the supernatural is a fantastic idea? There is a reason why we are called 'mortals'."
"And that is why we bare our heroes' names. Cao Cao, Heracles, George, Jeanne, Thrud, Achilles, Mulan. These are proof that humans can battle against gods, devils, angels."
"There is a flaw in your logic about that namely principle" Jaune pointed out, "let me start with the less obvious, and use Heracles of Ancient Greece as the subject; the man is the son of Zeus and was given a life as a god every time he accomplished a labor."
"Ahh… yes. But we the hero faction also have some divinity too… but we are still human." Cao Cao chunks the True Longinus to emphasize the point.
"I thought you reject the gods and God."
"I reject and rebel their treatment towards humans, the place of humans in the hierarchy, not the resources we can use from them."
Jaune nodded, so the hero faction is about social reform. Not necessarily bad… but the line was already crossed when they chose to join an official terrorist organization, the Khaos Brigade. And doing their current plan, to kidnap a peaceful leader.
"Alright, let's move to the next flaw in that logic. You know bloodline doesn't make the man, right?"
"It does. You are the greatest example."
"Me?"
"Yes, Jaune Arc. Barely out of 20 and you possess skill and tactics like no other… Your memories of the heroes just even solidify that a hero bloodline is like how the devils work with their bloodline."
Jaune sighed at the idiocy of that thought. The Schnee can pass down their semblances to their descendants, but that is not a guarantee. Whitely is an example. Ruby was never known for Silver Eyes and was noted aside from her mother, to be the person who used it the least.
"Well let's agree to disagree. But what then, you will be willing to hurt the innocent for your goals?"
"Yes."
Jaune nodded and tapped his foot three times. Zwei on his lap subtly moved for confirmation.
"I will be blunt; your motive looks like a social movement. Why not do this more civilized… talks, negotiation."
"You think they will listen to humans?"
"True Longinus, Dimension Lost, Annihilation Maker, and many other sacred gear users. I am sure the Grigori will open their arms to you for negotiation, Heaven will listen for your Sacred Gear and the greatest creation of their Father, and for sure Sirzech Lucifer, who acts more of a caring leader than a traditional Satan will make sure his folk are safe." Jaune breathed in as the general of Remnant rose, "Weapon can be used without being fired. You have political sway. Add that Heracles is the descendant of Zeus, and Thrud is a descendant of Odin."
"Negotiating with Terrorist?" George asked.
"No, that won't work." Jaune shook his head as he thought of the White Fang, "Abandoned this path. Get a new name, a new purpose as a faction… and I promise you." Jaune smiled, "The world will be more than willing to make changes.
Optimistic? Obviously. But it was very hard not to when Blake rose White Fang 3.0 to new heights with actual positive change. It is hard. Bloodshed will never be washed too easily, it will be a work worth a lifetime. But in the end, Blake and her successors accomplished it.
But sadly, instead of hope or consideration, he saw contempt, disgust, anger, and stubbornness in them.
And Cao Cao, Jaune saw a smile… an evil smile that only belongs to two other people he have met.
Cinder and Salem.
Jaune flashed in a bright gold light as his aura amplified to a staggering degree! The terrorist all flinched at the bright light!
Heracles was about to launch his missiles! Until…
Bark!
Jaune amplified Zwei and threw him to Heracles with all his amplified might! Zwei flew faster than a bullet and slammed into the giant's chest. Shoot him and the giant out of the tent and out of sight!
"ARC!" Heracles screamed but was drowned out by dozens of spells firing.
Jaune rolled out of the way as his aura screamed to move and blinked toward George with a silver sword in hand. He must kill the important piece of the operation. George could only blink in surprise as he saw Death in a golden glow speeding towards him.
He couldn't conjure a spell in time, his mist is too slow to move anything! All he saw was gold and silver, with red from his blood soon after.
CLANG!
The silver sword strikes the blue spear and Cao Cao got there in time to block the strike with a smirk.
"Tsk Tsk Tsk… That is not how a hero…arggh!"
Jaune slammed his knee at Cao Cao's balls so hard and fast that the victim visibly floated in the air!
Both Jaune and Cao Cao stared at each other with killing intent! But before anything can happen, a purple mist consumed Cao Cao as he disappeared.
Jaune is left standing alone, and when he walked outside, he found that the camp is now empty… well.
BOOM! AWOW!
An explosion for a distance, as an object flew out of the smoke, before smashing into the ground near him. Soon the ruble moved, as Zwei poked his head out of the rocks with his smiling face.
Boom!
Jaune found himself on his back as an immense weight bore on him, he saw a very angry Heracles on top of him! He stomped on Jaune's face as both flashed in the light! Heracles Sacred Gear combusted an explosion upon contact on Jaune's face as Hunter's aura and semblance shone to protect him!
Jaune's brain rattled by the attack, then felt another as Heracles repeatedly stomped his face! Instinct drove him as he caught Heracles' ankle in time before the next strike, and with a heave, he threw Heracles away by the foot!
Heracles landed a few feet away, as Jaune's face was covered in soot. He saw the Greek looking very angry with bloodshot eyes and magic power glowing within him!
He looked at his phone for a moment to see how long he can last the fight.
[Jaune Arc: 76%...76.2%]
This guy is too powerful if he shaved that much. His semblance can only tank so much before it breaks.
"A descendant…. OF ZUES!" Heracles screamed with so much venom! "You dare tell me that I am from that rapist!"
"You parade yourself a Heracles, yet you are disgusted when we fully explore such an idea." Jaune said as his shield was deployed and covered most of his body, silver sword in hand."
Heracles screamed and fired missiles at Jaune! The projectiles slammed at Jaune's copper shield as smoke rose! Then from the smoke, a shiny projectile flew out of the smoke racing towards Heracles! It was too fast, but he moved his head in time as silver sliced his cheek and stabbed itself on the ground.
Heracles saw this and thought that Jaune was foolish, only to turn back and see him race to him with incredible speed with a spear glowing amber-rust. He fired more missiles, but all were blocked by Jaune's shield. Even though it slowed his charge, his semblance pushed himself through the fire and force! In the next wave, Jaune parried the projectiles and threw his spear! It blurred and struck Heracles in his chest, breaking his armor and hurting the giant.
Taking the opening, Jaune closed the distance and snatched the end of Ascalon Spear, before pivoting on his heel and swinging his weapon at his enemy's head! Heracles saw it coming and ducked as the spear blade nicked his hair. He slammed his fist into Jaune's exposed body with an explosion. Jaune stopped himself from flying too far by stabbing his spear to the ground.
He then got into a tight stance, holding his weapon with both hands, ready to fight. Heracles was ready to charge in once more… until.
GRRRRR BARK!
CHOMP!
"Arrggh!" Zwei jumped and bit his throat! Although the corgi didn't tear flesh, his biting a sensitive area and wiggling his weight brought so much pain to Heracles!
He brought his hands around the dog, and ignited an explosion around it! There was a cry of pain as Zwei jumped away, and his body flickered. Signifying his aura is now broken. Heracles held his throat in pain, only to see Jaune blur forward, and strike his spear at his cracked armor! There was some resistance as Jaune tried to push forward, but Heracles' skin was too tough! Heracles took the opportunity to kill Jaune especially since he was this close! Until Jaune activated his semblance and fed aura to the spear.
Amber-rust glowed at the spearhead as the power of a dragon cracked Heracles' skin...
SKREEEESH
… and pierced his flash.
The wooden shaft slips through his chest and the tip cut open his heart. All he could do was look at the wooden shaft in shock before Jaune fed more aura and the shaft glowed too; burning Heracles's chest into ash, before the said opponent turned entirely to ash too.
The last thing Jaune saw was utter disbelief.
"Can't even beat a human… how can you say you are Heracles?"
The man known for his explosions, fire, and smoke. Is now ashes.
Author's notes!
Guys, note that this arc will be a short one since shit hit the fan quite quickly here.
Jaune tried to talk them out of this, but unfortunately, they were too prideful.
And Heracles is dead! And this is the first chapter where we see Jaune kill humans.
Anyway! There is something I wanted to say for some time… to those who want to, I am inviting any author to write a RWBY Reacts fic to my story. Hahahhahaa I loved to react fics back in the day before the pandemic, so please, I will be honored if someone does so. Just pm me if you are interested, and I will tell you their further details on it. I am also cleaning the grammar of the story so that the react fic will be more readable.
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