A/N: SilentKnightFan-WOOOOOO! And yeah I saw the DA. AWESOOOOME! And hey, no rush dude _ I just love it when another chapter comes out. Keep up the awesome work and do take some time to relax Devlin
Glad you're enjoying it, Knight. The hiatus might come sooner than you think, but it's no problem, right?
Nimueh's eyebrow was twitching with her eyes shut. She then let out a heavy sigh as Jaune finished charging her.
Jaune was trying hard not to laugh, holding in his snicker. "You sure you can't come with me," he struggled to ask.
"I will hurt you," Nimueh went. She then sighed heavily again. "One small lie. ONE! And I'm learning how to make a freakin' pina colada."
"Well, look at it this way, Nimueh," Blake began. "My mom's Pina Coladas really are delicious. You won't regret learning it. Trust me."
"But she's making it seem like I'm learning to build a castle instead of a palm-sized drink."
"She takes her Pina Coladas very seriously."
"Can I try it," Argent asked.
"Don't worry, Cub," Kali said as she walked out and stood next to Nimueh. "I'll teach your mother the non-alcoholic recipe so you and Verde can enjoy it with us. I'll even teach her the chocolate recipe if you'd like," she went with a wink.
"There are different kinds," Nimueh asked with a sweatdrop.
"You have no idea," Blake giggled.
"Have a nice day, you four," Kali said as she and Nimueh waved them goodbye as the group began to walk away.
"Don't stay in the desert too long, Jaune," Nimueh called.
"No promises, babe," Jaune called as he and the others vanished into the village.
Nimueh giggled. "I married a wise ass. WHOA," she went after Kali dragged her into the house.
"Come on, sweetie. We have a lot to learn."
"It's just mixing coconut and pineapple! How hard can this be?!" She then shivered. "What was that?"
"Possibly your instincts warning you," Kali said as the door slammed shut.
Jaune followed the group to the school, seeing them off.
"You didn't have to come, Jaune. I could have handled them," Blake said.
"A father can't worry about his kid?"
"I'm not saying that. I'm saying that you can put at least a little trust in me," Blake said as she placed her hands on her hips.
"Well, maybe I'm making sure nothing happens to the three of you. You do seem to have some bad luck when it comes to other Faunus, and Sun's not here to be your hero, nor is he here for you to be his."
"Oh, hardy, har, har. You're a real riot, Arc," Blake said with a smirk.
"Funnier than your wife."
"Can't argue with that." Blake and Jaune chuckled a bit.
"Flirty couple," Verde and Argent went in unison.
"Don't call us that," the parents went in unison.
Blake sighed. "Just be careful, hero. You're going deeper into the desert, and it's much more dangerous than it is close to the mountains. Here," she said as she tossed a canteen at Jaune, who caught it. "It's full of freshly made green tea. I had it chilled, so it should help keep you cool. Should be enough for a full day, which is all I'm hoping you need it for."
"Thanks, Blake."
She smiled. "Just be sure to keep Ilia and the others safe."
"Ah, don't worry. When we get back, she'll be able to kiss you on the cheek without a worry in the world."
"I will hurt you, hero." The two chuckled again.
"Mom/Dad," Argent and Verde went in unison.
"Hm," the parents went.
"Aren't you two being a bit too flirty," they asked in unison with judgmental stares.
"We're not being flirty," the two snapped back, Blake blushing a bit with her ears pinned up.
"Suspicious," the kids went in unison.
Jaune sighed. "I'll be going now. Good luck in your swim test, Arie," Jaune said before growing wings and flying off.
"Won't need luck, Dad," Argent called with a wave before running off towards the beach.
Blake watched him run off, Verde noticing her mother's gaze. "You're curious, aren't you."
"Just a bit."
At the beach, farther down from a fishing pier, Kai was writing on a clipboard, making sure everything was in order, from the bayous in the water to the stopwatch in her hand. She also had emergency supplies for situations like a leg cramp or drowning.
"MS. KAI!"
"Hm?" She looked behind her to see Argent run up, barely noticing Blake and Verde behind him. "Oh, Guppy. You seem excited," she said with a smile. Argent ran up and gave his trademark smile, hands behind his head.
"Guppy?"
"Hm? Geh," Kai went when she finally noticed Blake and Verde, Blake with her arms crossed and giving Kai the stink-eye. "B-Blake."
"Mind telling me why you're giving my nephew a cute pet name?"
"Uh... Wait, why aren't you going to your class? I thought you were a teacher."
Blake looked at her scroll. "I have about ten minutes. More than enough time. Now, care to explain?"
"Well..."
"Wait a minute, Mom," Verde began. "Isn't Guppy the lowest rank in the Shark God Style?"
Blake's eyes widened in realization. "You made Arie your official disciple?!"
"Whoa, whoa, whoa," Kai went as she raised her hands in defense. "Let's calm down, Blakey."
"Don't call me that! No one calls me that! Not even Yang!"
"Mostly because she doesn't know," Verde muttered.
"Arie, Tickle Monster," Blake said as she pointed at her daughter.
"OH, CRAP!"
"YAHOO," Argnet went as he jumped onto the screaming Verde before both started to laugh.
Kai giggled at the sight of a human and a Faunus being... a loving family. She thought it was a nice sight.
"Ahem." She looked back at Blake before straightening up. "Your excuse," she asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Well... is it really that bad for a human to learn Faunus Martial Arts?"
Blake sighed. "No. But I'd rather him learn something like Tiger God Style."
"Blakey, you know that's crazy talk. The boy is absolutely talented, but to be trained by Beast God Byakko?"
"I never said him. I want my nephew to improve, not be broken."
"Well, what's wrong with Shark God Style?"
"He's not an Aquatic Faunus."
"He's not a Feline Faunus either," Kai said with half-lidded eyes.
"True, but he has a better chance to learn Tiger Style. His Semblance practically makes his fingers into claws."
"Actually, his Semblance helps with Shark God Style."
"Huh?"
"Guppy!" Argent and Verde looked up, the thirteen-year-old Verde holding her ten-year-old cousin in a lazy choke hold as she nibbled his ear while he was nibbling her arm. "Wanna show your Aunt your First Fin?"
Argent smiled before escaping Verde's hold and running into the ocean. He looked around to see if anyone was in the way. It was safe. "Can I use my Semblance?"
"This time, Guppy."
Argent smiled before he took the Shark God Stance. He then positioned himself to use the First Fin, hand completely open, glowing from his Semblance. He then took a deep breath to calm himself. 'Shark God Style First Fin...' His eyes shot open. In a split second, you'd think his pupil dilated like an actual shark's.
'GREAT WHITE TIDAL WAVE!'
Argent then swung his hand. When it shot out of the water, he created a massive tidal wave that rushed far off into the sea.
Blake and Verde's jaws dropped while Kai looked proud.
Argent used his Semblance to enhance his vision to see how far his wave went, only to sigh. "About three minutes less than Ms. Kai's."
"That's still a passing grade, Little Fish," Kai called.
"L-Little Fish," Blake stuttered, Kai looking at her with a tilt of her head. "Y-You're promoting him?"
"Of course. He mastered the First Fin."
". . . My nephew just mastered a technique in Shark God Style."
"Is that a problem," Kai asked with a raised eyebrow.
Blake sighed as she looked down. "No. I'm beyond proud that my nephew is learning a Faunus Martial Art. . . I just wish it was Tiger God or one of its Demi-God styles."
"Mom," Verde went. "Just be proud he knows ANY Faunus Martial Art."
"I know. I know."
"HOLY CRAP, THAT WAS AWESOME!"
Argent jumped before looking to see his classmates, seeing that Banzai was the one who yelled, a massive grin on his face.
"DID YOU REALLY JUST MAKE A FREAKIN' TIDAL WAVE?!"
Argent had his toothy smile as he gave a peace sign. "Yup! One that no surfer can tame! That's right, Ban! I know Shark God Style!"
"Aw, that is cool."
The other students started to talk.
"I've never seen a human use any of the Beast God Styles."
"I thought Sir Arc would be the only one able to do that."
"I always thought Aquatic Faunus were the only ones who could use Shark God Style because of their webbing."
The students were in awe of the human boy, except for two.
Nala was mesmerized. She couldn't believe there was another Beast God student. Though the Beast Gods are respected and everyone wants to be them, no one wants to train with them because of how extreme they are. Peela's extreme seductiveness, Mahina's extreme speed, Inai's extreme power, and Kai's extreme... well, she wasn't extreme, actually. She was the kindest and easiest of the Gods, but it was long thought only Aquatic Type Faunus would learn Shark God Style.
And Byakko? NO ONE wanted to mess with him unless they were BEYOND confident in their ability.
This made Nala perfect for a Tiger Cub, since she was also so fiercely proud of her abilities, especially since she spent all her life improving herself. People think it's because of her "Lioness's Pride" since she's a Lion Faunus, and honestly... they might not be too far off.
But here she is, seeing a fellow Developing God, and the only person her age she has ever lost to. She couldn't take her eyes off the boy. She couldn't take her eyes off... her rival.
Another student stared at Argent, but her eyes were full of hatred. 'A human learning OUR Martial Arts?! It was bad enough for his father to do it, but now HIM?!' Uju then glared at Kai. 'And her. Smiling at the human like a fool. Traitor!'
Kai then clapped her hands. "Alright, children. Enough being impressed with my Little Fish."
Uju's eyes widened. 'He's already Ranked?! She made him her Pack Member?!'
"Time to take your swim test. Mm? Doesn't that mean you should get to your class, Ms. Belladonna?"
"Mrs. Xiao-Long," Blake went in annoyance.
Uju tightened her grip angrily. 'She's just as bad as Kai. Not only did she marry a human, she threw away her Faunus name and took on a human's! Am I surrounded by nothing but traitors and... OWNER-LOVERS?!'
It was a good thing Uju was thinking this. A Faunus being called an Owner-Lover is one of the most vile slurs you could be given by a fellow Faunus. They were essentially calling you a pet, lower than a slave in their eyes.
Blake sighed. "Good luck, Arie," she called with a wave.
"Hah! I don't need luck, Aunt Blake! I'm an Arc! We're tough," he said proudly with his hands on his hips.
"You also have some Xiao-Long blood in you," Blake reminded.
"Oh, yeah. No wonder I'm so good at martial arts. I come from a family of badass fighters," he said as he flexed his arms, showing his impressive muscles.
Blake giggled. "If your Aunt Yang was here to see you, she'd shower you with kisses."
"DAMN RIGHT, I WOULD," Yang yelled as she punched a red man in the face hard enough to knock him to the ground. "OH, CRAP!"
"WINNER! YANG XIAO LONG!"
Fisk groaned. "The other robot, now," he went as he facepalmed.
"He did better than I thought, actually," Deathstrike said. "Filthy pacifist."
"SIGHT," Yang yelled as she slid to the robot's side. "Sight, I'm sorry! I didn't mean to throw that heavy of a punch!"
Sight groaned. "It's fine. At least it won't look like I threw the fight as we planned," he said with a smile before groaning as he rubbed his forehead, Yellow Dust glowing in it.
Yang sighed before she smiled as she helped her friend up and out of the arena, much to the ire of the crowd. "Think your wife will be as understanding?"
"Just hope she doesn't use her Witch Semblance on you."
"Blake, I WILL get a Dog Faunus to make you leave," Kai went in annoyance.
"OH, CRAP," Blake went before grabbing her daughter's hand and bolting, Verde going "WHOA," in reaction to vanishing with her mother's speed.
"Alright, the test will consist of three students each round. The length is the beginning of the pier to the buoy about 25 meters. You have about two minutes to complete one lap. If you are able to complete more laps in the allowed time, that'll be considered extra credit."
"Ms. Kai?"
"Hm? What is it, Little Fish?"
"What's the lap record," Argent asked.
"Well, for an Aquatic Faunus, the record is about... ten laps."
"Oooh," Argent went.
"However, a Polar Bear Faunus did create a four-lap record."
"THAT, I CAN BEAT!"
Kai looked at Argent and laughed. "You? You think you can beat a four-lap record in under a minute?"
"Yeah! And if I do, you gotta teach me the next Fin!" Uju glared at him.
"I was going to anyway, Little Fish," Kai said with a smile and a raised eyebrow.
"Oh. Uh... What would Dad say in this situation," Argent wondered.
He then remembered an argument his parents had before he remembered the end. 'Alright, Nim, how about this, if I come back home from this mission without so much as a scratch WHILE you're with Arie, then you have to agree to this.'
'To what?'
Argent's eyes popped open. "We'll go on a date," he and his father said in unison.
Agrent then realized what he just said, turning bright red as he remembered the next part of his memory.
Nimueh laughing. 'You idiot. We're practically married. . . But you got yourself a deal.'
"Um, I, uh, I didn't-"
Kai giggled. "Alright, Little Fish. If you can beat the four-lap record, we can go on a date," she said as she turned towards the sea, her back turned towards a steaming Argent.
Banzai had his mouth practically clawed shut as he was trying desperately not to laugh, nudging Argent. "Into the older ladies, eh? Niiiiiice."
"Mr. Banzai, I will deduct points from you," Kai went in an annoyed tone after being called old.
"S-S-S-Sorry, ma'am," he wheezed out.
The first group of students did... honestly poorly. Kai was disappointed. True, it was the heavier students, elephants and hippos and horses, but she expected the hippo to pass at least. Yet she was ten seconds short of the full minute lap.
The second group did mildly better. At least it had Banzai, who made the one-minute lap with time to spare. The third group did fairly well, too. No one did as well as Banzai yet, but they all still passed.
Finally, it was the group everyone was waiting for, Nala, Argent, and Uju, the three best students in class. And to think that one of them is a fresh transfer and a human at that.
Argent was doing stretches, specifically ones Kai herself taught him. Not wanting to be outdone, Nala joined. Uju just stared at them in disgust.
"Uju, you need to do some stretched before entering the water," Kai called. "I don't want to risk you getting a cramp while out at sea!"
"Tch." Uju then reluctantly but lazily did her stretches. It was the bare minimum. She wouldn't get any cramps, but she wouldn't be going as fast as she could have.
"And Little Fish, no Semblance! We're testing your natural physical abilities, not your Aura-based powers!"
Argent looked up in thought before grinning. "I still got this," he said as he prepared to dive in, the other girls following his lead.
"Ready!" The kids looked ready. "Set!" They all looked set to dive in. "GO!"
All three dove into the water.
When the bubbles cleared, Nala and Uju were shocked to see how far Argent had already gotten. What's more, he wasn't surfacing like they planned to do. He was swimming underwater. Nala noticed how he was keeping his feet pointed as if they were fins, and saw how his hands were cupped a certain way. She was so mesmerized that she almost forgot she was taking a test. Then, she got another reminder.
Argent had passed by her three times already.
Uju wanted so badly to knock Argent out and have him drown in the water, but couldn't hold her breath. She rushed to the surface and gasped for air before reluctantly freestyling towards the buoy and back.
"Hm, he might actually do it," Kai said as she watched Argent, her eyes able to easily see below the surface of the water. The stopwatch she was holding was just about to hit the minute mark when Argent finished his fourth lap and prepared to do the final fifth.
The boy was rushing, wanting to beat the record. Not so he could go on a date with his beautiful teacher, but to say he did it.
He then began to count down as he rushed towards the pier. 'FIVE! FOUR! THREE! TWO-'
He then shot out of the water like a torpedo. "WHOO-HOO," he went as he spun midair before landing on the deck right as Kai stopped her watch.
"Well, well, well, we now have a new Land Record," Kai said with a smile.
"ALRIGHT," Argent cheered as Nala and Uju got out of the water.
"I guess I owe you a lesson in the Hammerhead Hurrican technique." Argent had his toothy smile and shi-shi-shi laugh before Kai knelt down to his eye level. "And I also suppose I owe you a date, Little Fish."
Argent, still smiling, had his eyes pop open. "Eh? M-My first date is g-going to be with my teacher?"
"First date, huh? How cute. I guess you can use this as a learning experience for your real date," she said as she booped Argent's nose, making him even redder before he fell into a surprised Nala's arms.
"S-She... Booped me. I got booped."
"Booped," Nala asked with a raised eyebrow.
"BOOPED!" Argent then coughed up steam before falling unconscious on Nala, making the lioness sweatdrop but still giggle.
'He's a tad bit funny,' she thought.
Uju, on the other hand, was seething. 'I lost... TO THAT?! How could I have possibly lost to such a thing?! How could a mere human defeat a Faunus?!'
YOU COULD ALWAYS FIND OUT, a voice went in Uju's mind, making her eyes widen. YOU HAVE THE POWER. A SINGLE TOUCH AND YOU COULD LEARN ALL YOU NEEDED TO KNOW.
Uju looked at her hand. It was now glowing with her dark green Aura, showing her Semblance was activated.
JUST ONE TOUCH AND YOU CAN DISCOVER THE BOY'S SECRETS. A LONGER TOUCH WILL GIVE YOU HIS POWERS. LONGER THAN THAT...
'Would kill him,' Uju thought as her eyes went blank as she stared at the unconscious boy being held by her rival. So many thoughts were rushing through her head. 'Why is he so strong? Why is he getting so much praise? Why does Nala like him? How is he being trained by a Beast God before ME?! How could he have beaten me, even with a Semblance?' Then, the most powerful thought came.
'Will Papa be happy when I kill a filthy human?'
She took a single step forward, her body on autopilot.
"Alright, children," Kai called, knocking some sense back into Kai. "Unfortunately, some of you didn't get a passing grade, but fortunately for you, my class doesn't have much importance to your overall final grade. Though, it could have been excellent extra credit," she giggled.
"I ain't complaining," Banzai said. "I'm doing terribly in Mrs. Hine's Strategic Tactics Class. Your mom's a hardass, Nala," he called before cackling. Nala just rolled her eyes.
"I'll be sure to let her know you said that before you go to her class, Mr. Banzai," Kai said with a sassy smile.
"D'oh."
"Anyway, good job today, students. The next class will be something even human Huntsmen neglect, Oceanic Survival. Be sure to bring your weapons of choice. You're going deep sea fishing with nothing but your weapons, natural abilities, and Semblances. Dismissed, and good luck in your next classes."
The students then walked towards the academy, except for Argent. He was being piggybacked by Nala.
"Wait, how did I end up in this situation," she asked with a raised eyebrow.
"If you continue to do so, I'll talk to God Byakko about at least letting his daughter teach you Tiger God Style."
As soon as Kai said that, Nala sped towards the school with Argent safely on her back.
Kai giggled. "Everyone wants to be the next Byakko. Well, Nala certainly has the talent for it. Hm?" She looked behind her to see Uju just standing on the pier, staring at her hand. "Something wrong, Ms. Uju?"
"Huh? Oh! Uh, it's nothing, Ms. Kai," she said before walking off. She then stopped. "Um, Ms. Kai, is it possible for you to recommend me to God Byakko?"
"Hm? Well, you're certainly talented, but the Tiger Style might not be for you. Your speed is much more impressive than your strength. I would suggest the Wolf God Style for you."
Uju clenched her fists, but Kai didn't notice. "I see. Thanks," she said before walking away.
When she was out of sight of the teacher, Uju angrily punched a nearby tree. "Even in terms of recommendation, she's ahead of me. The HUMAN is ahead of me by having a fucking Beast God train him! What is WRONG with me? What is wrong with this island? Everything has been going wrong ever since... Papa was right." She looked up with burning eyes. "Humans ruin EVERYTHING," she growled as she walked away.
When she did, the large palm tree she punched fell to the ground, and the area where Uju punched completely destroyed.
Jaune reached the mountain, looking around for his team.
"There you are!"
He looked to see his team, Yuma and Trifa playing a mobile game on their scrolls while Ilia had a cute pout, arms crossed, foot tapping.
"What took you so long?!"
"Ah, you know. The wife got in trouble with the hostess, had to tease the hostess's daughter, and saw the little one off to school with said daughter."
"What do you mean by tease the hostess's daughter," Ilia asked with a judgemental look, raised eyebrow added for good measure.
"Uh, Ilia, what's with the look," Jaune asked nervously.
"Arc, I know what happened at the Belladonna Estate last time you and Nimueh were on the island."
"Urk. Um. Pray tell, why?"
"I have my ways," she said with a teasing smile.
"She got Kali drunk by accident when they went out drinking together and Kali bragged about it on a karaoke microphone," Yuma said. "Oh, nice. Finally, beat that damned level."
Ilia deflated. "Really, Yuma?" She then sighed in defeat before giving Jaune a judgemental look. "But seriously, you didn't do anything to Blake, did you?"
"Ilia, she's married!"
"Need I remind you who Argent's mother is," she said as she pointed a finger in Jaune's face.
"Point taken. But I swear I have not, will not, and never will touch Blake Xiao Long. Her wife already hates my guts for what I did to her sister and mom."
"Her what," Ilia asked with a curious look.
"Fuck, I gotta learn to shut up," he muttered. "Besides, if I planned on doing anything to Blake, it would probably involve her kissing you."
"HER DOING WHAT," Ilia yelled as she turned bright pink. She then turned away and squatted, squishing her cheeks. "Me and Blake?! That would actually be kinda- NONONONONO! SHE'S MARRIED! SHE'S MARRIED, SHE'S MARRIED, SHE'S MARRIED! I CAN'T CAUSE HER TO CHEAT! NOWAYNOWAYNOWAY!"
Jaune sighed in relief, seeing his strategy work before realizing something. "You're recording this, aren't you, Yuma?"
"Oh, absolutely, boss. This is hilarious. Hey, Ilia, Trifa says she's up for an open relationship!"
Ilia jolted before rigidly turning towards Trifa. She was on her scroll before she realized Ilia was staring at her. She then winked at the Chameleon Faunus with a sexy smile, causing Ilia to overheat and faint. That made the three laugh.
About ten minutes later, Ilia was now red with anger as she pouted, eyes shut, fist still shaking, as Jaune and Yuma stood behind her with massive swellings on their heads, the bumps still steaming.
"You're both idiots," she grumbled.
"Totally worth it," the two said in unison.
Ilia sighed as she rolled her eyes. "Can we just get over the mountain so we can find the other oases now?"
"Sure," Jaune answered with a shrug before holding out his hand.
Ilia stared at it before groaning and taking his hand. Jaune then brought Ilia closer to him and lifted her in a princess carry.
"Still not into this," Ilia said while looking away, her skin not changing colors at all.
"And I'm still glad for that," Jaune said. "As we've just discussed, I have plenty of trouble with women as is."
"That's what you get for being a horny perv, you Adele Penguin."
"Hey, I get that I'm bad but I'm not THAT bad."
"Blake told me about Sparrow."
"Dammit, Xiao Long."
"Any other kids we need to know about," Ilia asked with an interrogating look.
"I... might need a lawyer." Yuma snickered at that. "Alright, enough of this," Jaune said as he spread his wings, Yuma doing the same as he lifted Trifa in a Princess Carry.
The two winged men then shot into the sky, the women they were carrying cheering in excitement.
"MAY NOT BE INTO BEING PRINCESS CARRIED BY A GUY, BUT I'LL NEVER GET TIRED OF THIS," Ilia cheered. "WHOOO-HO-HO-HOOOO!"
In mere minutes, Jaune was flying over the summit of the mountain, flipping in midair as he closed his wings.
"Uh, Jaune," Ilia began nervously. "What are you doing," she asked with a pleading smile.
"Scaring the piss out of you as payback."
"Wait. Wait, wait, WAIT! I'M SORRYI'MSORRYI'MSORRY! JAAAAAAUNE! YOU MOTHER FU-AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH," Ilia went as she and Jaune dived towards the mountain's base.
Yuma watched for a bit before looking at his girlfriend, a mischievous smile on his face.
"Yuma," she went sternly with a scared smile. "Nooo."
"Can't exactly let a former human outdo me in flying."
"No. No, no, no. I swear, if you do this, we won't do it for a year!"
"I'm sure I can convince you."
"Yuma, I'm SERIOUS! DON'T YOU DARE! YUMAAAAAAAA," Trifa screamed as Yuma dived toward the base.
Ilia was screaming, some spots on her face were purple, but others were orange to pair with her excited smile. She may be crying, but she was having a blast. She didn't even care that she was clinging to Jaune for dear life. All she could feel was the rush of the wind, hearing her own heart pounding like a drum, actually afraid she was going to wet herself.
Then, Jaune extended his wings and began to fly safely down to the ground, a few flaps of his wings before landing safely on the ground.
Ilia was panting heavily, hugging Jaune tightly before looking at him and playfully pounding his chest. "I hate you," she laughed. "I hate you so much."
"You loved it and you know it."
"I. Fucking. Hate. You," she laughed out. "I'm gonna get you for this, hero. And if I have to drag Blake into it to get my revenge, bonus."
"Blake has nothing to do with this," Jaune said in a sing-song tone.
"She'd help me," Ilia laughed out.
"She would."
"WHOO-HOO!"
"AAAAAAAAAH!"
The two looked up to see Yuma rushing towards them with a screaming Trifa holding onto him for dear life before he extended his wings and landed safely next to Jaune.
Trifa's eyes were squeezed shut before she opened one eye. When she saw Jaune and Ilia smiling at her, she began to laugh as she lazily slapped Yuma. "Why do I love you again?"
"Because you just do," Yuma answered.
"Not a good enough answer. Hey, Ilia, can I date you again? I think I've had enough men to last me the rest of my life," Trifa laughed.
"I'm always available," Ilia said.
"Kinda weird for you to say that while still being carried by Jaune," Trifa said.
"Oh, right. Alright, Arc, you can put me down now." No response. "Jaune, remember, I don't swing that way, so don't expect me to fall for you. Put me down." No response. "Hey, horn dog, can you hear me up there," she went in annoyance as she looked up. She realized Jaune wasn't paying any attention to her. He wasn't even looking toward her. "What's with you?"
"It's been three days since our mission, right?"
"Yeah," Ilia answered. "Why," she asked with a raised eyebrow.
"This was done in two days?!"
Ilia looked, her eyes widening. "Whoa."