Why hello dear readers I bring to once again another update. Is been almost 97 years I hear you saying. But I at times struggle to write but I take some time and do my best to trudge on. Once again thanks again for your support lads and lassies.
Chapter 4:
It was to Jaune's absolute disappointment that the events from the previous day. We're not in fact having a fever dream caused by too much spicy food before going to sleep. With his future now tied to a shadowy organization that most likely will end in his death or loss of sanity. At least they had a decent coffee mix that seemed to chase away all his worries. It was always good to look for the silver linings in any unpleasant situation.
"Now what was I supposed to do?" His mind flashed back to twenty minutes ago. The cruel real world rudely interrupted his blissful rest in the land of dreams. As the same two emotionless men from before banged on his door.
"You're awake, good. Now, after breakfast, you will head down to the infirmary and then go over to assistant director Goodwitches office." The two left shortly after, without another word to him.
'I can tell this is already going to be a pain.' Jaune slouched as he left the cafe and made his way down the maze and to the medical wing. 'Everyone seems so busy.' Throughout his walk, his gaze wandered to the various people in suits. Not once did anyone have a quick chat unless it was about work related topics.
It made it all seem so lifeless, as if everyone was part of a hive mind. One that stripped a person of any flair or personality. The very thought unsettled him greatly. Is this what would happen to him? Just a husk of a person going about various tasks for the group over his own needs.
Jaune placed said thoughts towards the back of his mind as he reached the infirmary. A loud crash and scream from within made him come to a halt. Not a moment later did the door fling open, and a figure rushed out of the room in a mad dash. It was one of those weirdly dressed people from before the one with the mohawk.
Unfortunately, with Jaune's proximity to the door, both he and the other boy collided. The impact drove the air from his lungs as the two fell into a tangle of limbs. It took a long moment for the two to untangle themselves.
"Watch where you're going, newbie." Mohawk growled, no doubt upset about their chance meeting. The new figure's presence in the hall made Mohawk forget his anger. He'd never seen the blood drain from someone's face so fast before.
Shifting his gaze to the figure, she was a middle-aged woman of normal height and blonde hair. The most striking about her were the two fluffy fox ears and tail she possessed. He'd never seen a faunas with two traits before.
"Come now, Mr Thrush, no need to be frightened of a little checkup~." The woman smoothly said as the enormous grin on her face unnerved Jaune.
"Checkup, is that what you call cruel and unusual torture now?!" the boy angrily shouted back at the woman whose delighted mood didn't falter in the slightest.
"It was just a small needle. No need to blow things out of proportion~." The fox lady said to the other boys, growing anger.
"Little, that needle was the size of my arm. Why would you even need one that big!?" Mohawk exploded. Jaune could understand, as he too hated needles as well. But he honestly doubted it was that large.
"Why to help you, of course, Mr Thrush. Aura is a hard thing to pierce, so we must resort to unusual methods. Now come here it won't even hurt~." Jaune honestly didn't buy any of that, and if the look on Mohawks was accurate, neither did he.
Mohawk did the smart thing and booked it down the hall and turned a corner to safety. Jaune honestly couldn't blame the man. Unfortunately, he's bad luck struck again as the woman turned her gaze his way.
"Umm hi," He said and gave her an awkward smile and wave. Under her gaze, he felt like a slab of meat before a lion. "A-ah my name Jaune Arc mam. I was told to come here for my physical." He offered a shake and cringed at the awkward greeting.
"Tsune or Doctor Tsune if you'd like." She said and shook his hand with a firm grip. It felt like a snake was squeezing his hand. "Now we should get to that psychical, shouldn't we?"
He silently followed the nurse into the room and took a seat on the table. Despite his concerns, prompted by the situation in the hall. Tsune was the picture of professionalism, asking the ordinary questions. That ranged from his height, weight, age and family history.
"Well, that should be all I need for now, Mr Arc. I've booked your routine vaccination appointment with me in three weeks. Oh, I can't wait~"
"We can skip the three weeks and get straight to the good part if you prefer. I have a batch of new needles to break in." Her demeanor changed from a professional doctor to a hungry wolf staring at a lone lamb.
"Aha. WellIhavetogosorry!" He instantly bolted from the room and out to the safety of the hallway. Not stopping until he was a fair distance from the medical ward.
After taking a long needed breath, Jaune made his way to the assistant director Goodwitches' office. Announcing himself with a loud knock and entering after.
"Mr Arc, I almost thought you'd gotten lost in the facility." She said with her hawkish green eyes, demanding an answer. A kin to the one a parent gave their naughty kids.
"I-I'm sorry mam. I lost track of time after my visit with Doctor Tsune." He sputtered, hoping it would ease any punishment she might give.
"Of course you did." She let out a long sigh and muttered to herself. Something about masochistic doctors and scaring her subordinates."
It seems even Goodwitch was well aware of the doctor's certain quirks. Still didn't explain who in their right mind would hire someone like Tsune. Although, his joining of the organization was at gunpoint.
"Regardless, one should strive to be punctual. Now, first, I have your identification card. This will identify you as a member of the organization to those in the know." She handed him a plain Id card with his info and face on it. As well as a contact number for a service rep of the organization.
A contact number for customer help? He could honestly see it now. 'Yes, I would like to call about a case of demonic wolves tearing up my patio. Yes, five minutes you say thank you very much.'
"Next is the start of your training to be a field agent." Goodwitches words shook him out of such humorous thoughts. "We have assigned you a trainer in room six. I will tell you this before you meet them. The man you will meet may be an odd one, but he is one of our best. And if he asks you for money, refuse outright, he'll just spend it on booze." Here she signed heavily and pinched her nose as if a headache was already forming.
He rose from the chair and thanked the woman before departing from her office and to the training rooms.
The training rooms were on the far side of the facility and isolated. It made sense since they trained you to fight evil creatures of the night and keep any damage away from everyone else.
'"Room six, here we go." Jaune gave a brief prayer as he stepped into the room. It was a dull metal gray full of mats, dummies and targets. His eyes soon spotted a figure curled up on the floor resting on a mat passed out. "Umm sir?" He poked the man with his shoe.
The man in question shrugged it off and rolled to the other side. Which honestly Irked Jaune, so he continued to poke the man, to no avail. Seeing his current tactic wasn't working, he noticed a water cooler off to the side. Filling up a bottle of water he then splashed the man with the freezing water causing the man to jolt upwards.
"That's cold. Firecracker, I swear, once I get my hands on you-." The man paused, seeing Jaune in the place of whoever he imagined it to be.
With the man awake, he could finally get a good look at him. He had graying dark hair, red eyes with bags underneath and a slight stubble. While wearing a gray dress shirt with a red worn out clock and matching black pants and shoes.
'This is my trainer who is supposed to teach me to fight. He looks like he just got done fighting a bottle.' The man before him seemed to sway and fight to stay upright.
"Sir, I'm Jaune Arc. I was told you were to be my trainer." He said in an overly formal tone while offering to shake his hand. 'No need to get on his bad side at our first meeting.'
"Names Qrow with a q. First thing Juan, drop the formal stuff. I've already got enough of that in my life. Second, you got some extra money. I misplaced my wallet and needed some bus fare." Qrow tried to send a pleading look to help a guy out. It might have worked if he wasn't swaying like a gust of wind would topple him.
"I'm sorry, but Ms. Goodwitch told me not to give you any money." Jaune let out a little nervous chuckle. While the man before him let out a few choice words about blonde killjoys.
"Well, I guess we should start your training." Qrow stated, scratching his chin in thought. "For starters, let's test your stamina. A few laps around the room ought to be enough."
"You want me to run laps" Jaune replied with no minor disappointment. He'd thought they were training with his aura and to learn cool techniques. 'Huh, I guess things will be smooth sailing.'
"Yep, but don't expect things to be easy." Qrow said, motioning him to start whilst taking a long swig from his hip flask.
Jaune started his run wondering how any of this would help him later. Almost immediately, his instincts screamed at him to dodge. Throwing himself to the side, he just nearly missed the sword as it impaled the spot he just vacated.
"W-what are you doing?!" Jaune screeched at the older man, who gave him a rather sadistic grin.
"I'm more of a believer that it ain't training if you're not in danger. Now start running, blondie!" He swung once more and Jaune let out a girlish shriek as he dodged and started his run again.
'I take it all back, this is definitely a nightmare!' He prayed to whatever deity to give him strength and a busload of luck. As he tried to ignore the sadistic laughter of his trainer and run for his life.
Chapter end.
Seems things for our blonde protagonists are all sunshine and rainbows. Will he survive, will Qrow get drunk enough to give Jauney a chance. Will this next update come out in the next five years. Let's all give our best wishes and I will see ya'll in the next one.