Hey everyone hope the holidays were good for everyone, I'm glad to see that the other story I started has garnered some interest and will updating it as often as I can. This story was due for the next chapter so I went ahead and made sure to get it out for everyone to read.

I'm gonna attempt to do better about my speed in getting out chapters but you all know life can slow that process down but like I have said plenty of times I don't ever forget my stories. In fact I'm always thinking of ideas for new ones or current ones as well.

for now let's get back to Jaune and see how he's gonna get himself out of the next situation he has found himself in.

Also, I have been getting messages about how Jaune is able to fight these heavy duty fighters and hold his own verses other situations I have placed him in. Throughout the story Jaune has shown a natural affinity for music and with his mind for strategy and tactics he is able to take this affinity and apply it to his training and combat effectiveness. Not to mention in the time that has been passing between chapters he has been training and getting better. However, when it comes to earlier chapters Jaune has been facing situations where he is up against multiple attackers. In these moments Jaune can only do so much not to mention not having his weapons where he was trained to use them as well as lead a team that helps him with multiple foes. In a one on one fight Jaune could come out the winner because not only does he analyze his opponents he only has to worry about one target which lets his focus really drive in. Jaune can get stronger and face more attackers but he is still a hunter in training and is coming from a place of no experience at all so his fighting options aren't always on par as others.

I assure you all that I have my reasons for things, I am also working on the next chapter for "Knightmare" so stay tuned for that.

All characters and songs belong to their respective companies and publishers. I do not own RWBY or any songs that are listed or preformed.

Chapter 17: Showstopper

Jaune had been through a lot so far tonight and he was wondering if he was ever gonna get a moment to breath around here. Currently he was certain that whatever moment he thought he might get went right out the window as he stood just a few feet from trouble itself. Junior had already proven to be someone that Jaune did not want to be in front of given the circumstances but the two others weren't giving him any good feelings either.

As Jaune took their presence in he vaguely remembered during the performance the guy he had fought discussing with the green haired girl before moving away into the crowd. The other one Jaune could only assume was there for Junior but now that he was face to face with her especially he felt uneasy. Everything from her eyes to her voice had Jaune running a chill up his spine and his instincts telling him to tread carefully.

"My my Junior I didn't know your entertainers...did this kind of entertainment.", she remarked as she folded her arms and held them as Jaune looked down before quickly buttoning up his shirt as he spoke.

"I was just..", Jaune began before being cut off as Militia spoke up.

"A drunk spilled alcohol on him so he was just changing I was just coming to check on him", she blurted out very much unlike her before she coughed and straightened up as Junior gave her a weird look and she just tried to ignore it.

Even Jaune just stood there a little awkward before clearing his own throat. "Actually I think I was just going to turn in, shows over anyways so..", Jaune said before being cut off again as the dark haired woman spoke.

"Oh but Junior here promised me a private show once our business had concluded, I had heard a lot about this club singer he had gotten and wanted to hear for myself just how good you were", she said as every word felt laced with danger as Jaune could only look at Junior. The man giving a irritated look before narrowing his eyes at Jaune in a threatening manner.

Jaune didn't need to think twice to know this wasn't a request but a demand as he nodded his head. "Um yeah sure...sure just let me get finished up and I'll come on down in a bit", Jaune said turning away only to feel a hard grip on his shoulder as Junior had moved into the group as Jaune was pulled along.

"He will be down in a minute I need to have a talk with my entertainer here", Junior said as Militia bit her lip seeing this as the dark haired woman crossed her arms before turning on her heel.

"Don't keep me waiting to long, wouldn't wanna burn a bridge", she said as she left along with the green haired girl as Junior even motioned for Miltia to leave as she could only obey as she turned but not before Junior stopped her as he reached into her dress pocket and pulled out the control scroll as Jaune swallowed and grit his teeth before Miltia was told to leave.

She lingered for a moment as Junior didn't hear the door close and turned looking at her as he wore an angry expression.

"I said go!'', he said as she stood for a few seconds before nodding as she left and shut the door as Junior said nothing but Jaune saw his arm moving before in a split second Jaune felt pure pain rush through him as his body was filled with rapid burning electricity.

The pain making him reach up to the collar as he immediately felt the sparks hit his fingertips. He tried to summon his aura to take the pain but his mind was fuzzy from the electricity as it soon took him to his knees as he could only grunt and barely opened his eyes as Junior only stood there soon taking out a cigar as he kept his finger on the button while Jaune suffered.

In that moment Junior took out a lighter and lit the cigar before putting the lighter away as he took a long draw before taking it out and blowing the smoke out as he let his finger off the button.

At that moment so much electricity had passed through Jaune that when it finished he was somewhat dazed as his chest heaved and he blinked away the stars in his vision. At closer inspection some of his clothing was starting to simmer from so much voltage that small bits of smoke wavered off his body.

"Huh...either the Schnee's don't know how to make equipment or you just might actually be one tough son of a bitch...now listen here pretty boy", Junior said soon taking a seat as he looked at the cigar in his hand as he talked.

"I don't know what game you have been playing at but I feel the need to remind you just what your situation is here. This isn't a vacation and you are most definitely not a VIP. I could kill you right now but you have gathered the attention of people I need to keep happy.", Junior said as he took another long drag and in that moment held down the button on the controller sending another jolt throughout Jaune.

In that moment Jaune grit his teeth and dug his hand into his pocket as he felt what he took from the basement and clenched it so tight his knuckles were turning white as he felt the jolt rushing through him again only for it to stop a few seconds later as Jaune was not holding himself up as one hand dug into the carpeted floor while the other remained in his pocket.

"Think of this as a hard lesson to know that you don't go anywhere you want just cause. I don't care if someone throws up on you, you will stand there and take it until you are told to go to this room. Go walking off without my blessing and I will make sure this button stays pressed for a lot longer", Junior said soon standing up as he walked over and bent down as he took a long drag before blowing the smoke down as it fell over Jaune's back.

"Now...be good and go sing that bitch a song she won't forget", He said as he took the cigar and dug the hot tip into the top of Jaune's hand that was pressing onto the carpet.

Jaune let out a pained gasp as he hissed in pain but endured it before the cigar was removed as Junior tossed it into the trash. Without another word he turned as he left and slammed the door behind him as Jaune took a moment to breath as he took in greedy gulps as he began to clutch the fabric of the carpet so tightly it began to rip.

The burn mark on his hand soon beginning to close up as he poured his aura into his hand. He watched the skin heal before all that was left was a red spot. His aura was still low from that fight and he was running low but wasn't fully out as he pushed himself up back to his knees as sweat had formed on his brow.

He wiped it away before slowly pulling the object out of his pocket he had gone through so much pain for.

Before it had merely been a dormant dust crystal, a hard one to awake too since it didn't work the same as other dust crystals. Blunt force wouldn't get this one to awaken yet little did Junior know he had just helped Jaune out as he held the crystal up to the light as he saw the dancing arc of electricity in it as Jaune gave a tired smile.

"Thanks for the lesson...", Jaune said knowing his next step of his plan had been finished so quickly as he soon stowed the crystal in a safe place.

He went to the bathroom and splashed water on his face as he changed quickly into a cleaner set of clothes opting to just wear the slacks and the button up shirt as he rolled the sleeves up and took a breath.

"This...and then tomorrow night...", Jaune said keeping his silence now as he opened the door and headed to his next show.

Many of the people from before had gone now after the ruckus and the performance had finished. Some cleaning was taking place but even a few people still resided either drinking or sitting in the various booths. Jaune thought that closing would have happened earlier but seeing as how Junior was fine with it Jaune had to wonder if these were customers specific to staying after the club was closed.

Jaune had made his way down the hall and stood at the top of the stairs as he took a breath before heading down as he saw the state of the club. It seemed his songs had really done a number in terms of broken bottles and a mess made as he soon around before seeing one of the VIP booths being occupied by the dark haired woman and her green haired companion. Jaune would also see Melanie and Miltia standing at the bar discussing something.

His body was still reeling from the pain caused by the collar as he walked carefully and tried to appear normal yet as he cast a glance to the bar again he could see the twins watching him. Melanie not showing much attention yet her eyes followed him and Miltia doing the same yet her brow furrowed as Jaune wondered for what.

Jaune would see walk up the side steps to the stage as he caught footsteps and saw Junior heading for his office. The man giving a look to Jaune and then to the dark haired woman before heading back to his office.

"Is he not gonna stay...what kind of power does this woman hold over him?", Jaune thought as the DJ had long gone home leaving him to try and figure out his next steps as eyed the booth and all the various devices it held for making music.

"Um did you have any requests or?", Jaune said as he turned and called out to onlooker as the woman put a finger to her chin a thoughtful manner that Jaune could only assume was of a mock thinking process as she merely crossed her legs as her red dress slid up her legs a bit and she gestured at Jaune.

"Just don't disappoint me, I have been disappointed once tonight and I would hate to see what happens if I am disappointed again", she said as Jaune noticed the green hair girl seem to tighten up at this comment. Jaune was starting to connect some pieces in his head as he merely nodded.

The night had been busy and he knew so much that he needed to get out to his friends and the academy but he knew if he rushed anything he could die from this collar. He needed to remain calm as he walked towards the top of the stage area where the DJ had been as he started getting equipment going and checking containers before finding a fairly nice electric guitar. He was surprised thinking the club didn't fit that type of music but knew DJ's usually tried keep the popular instruments on hand as he soon typed on the sound terminal getting things ready.

It wasn't until Jaune started pulling up different sounds that he saw something very useful. Picking up a device looking like a under arm tech pad. Jaune slid it onto his arm seeing it take up a small portion of his wrist and his under forearm. Jaune began to tap on it before seeing that it was connected to the DJ booth.

After some messing around Jaune found that it would allow him to summon whatever beat or tempo he needed as well as load and begin audio files as he needed them. Jaune quickly got to work connecting to his music server he had done before and he pulled some stuff he had been messing with as well as added a few files he found from the DJ as he felt like maybe he had something.

This woman was scary and he knew some of his normal stuff wasn't going to cut it but he couldn't be to heavy handed like had been with the song he used to fight the grey haired guy down in the basement.

Jaune was beginning to get better at reading the responses of women and as far as he could tell this woman was interested in him and that was keeping him alive so against better judgement and mindsets he knew what he needed to do.

After a few more minutes Jaune felt as though he had the right set up as he took a breath and grabbed the guitar. He had to keep the interest...but he also couldn't let Junior know that what he did in the VIP room was going without consequence. There was an edge in his mind and a chip on his shoulder as he decided he would sing a song...but he was declaring war at the same time.

Jaune soon walked out as the room had been cleaned up a bit more and those left were sitting and sipping on drinks as Jaune reached down and tapped on the tech pad making the lights start to go low as he synced up the light up floor to the beats as well.

With that he walked up to the microphone still standing from his last performance, with guitar in hand his fingers began to strum a cord as he followed it up with background beats and sounds. With that the show was on.

"Seven Nation Army" By Stevie Howie

"I'm gonna fight 'em off

A seven nation army couldn't hold me back

They're gonna rip it off Taking their time right behind my back

And I'm talkin' to myself at night

Because I can't forget Back and forth through my mind Behind a cigarette"

Jaune kept his movement slow yet precise as he sang into the microphone. The steady but heavy beat echoing off the halls of the club as it found its way into the various onlookers. Something about making them focus hard as they saw Jaune holding a face of confidence yet every strum and movement showed the muscle in his arms slamming on the cords yet the sound that came from them was so controlled. Wether it was a point being made or Jaune was just showing off it was clear that the singer of this club was singing to make a point.

"And the message comin' from my eyes says, "Leave it alone"

The skill he displayed as he played the guitar making a few of the leftover guests scream in want and enjoyment. Emerald made herself not like it as she could see out of the corner of her eye Cinder actually enjoying it as her eyes seemed to focus on Jaune. The man in question even casting a glance to the bar as even the twins were a bit taken a back. They had heard Jaune sing songs of club style and heavier sound yet this was new and Miltia could only lean against the bar somewhat dazed watching him as soon Emerald excused her self from the table and walked away while Jaune played.

"Don't wanna hear about it

Every single one's got a story to tell

Everyone knows about it From the Queen of England to the hounds of hell

And if I catch it comin' back my way I'm gonna serve it to you

And that ain't what you want to hear But that's what I'll do

And the feeling coming from my bones says, "Find a home"

Jaune's voice flowed over the crowd making a few swoon as he poured his attention into the guitar in his hand as he let the beats and riffs glide longer then had ever let them feeling the vibrations and sounds making his point. He casted a glance around the room seeing he was doing good and as he began to ready himself for the next verse he heard the music quickly get cut short as silence filled the air. Jaune remained calm as he looked around for a second as the floor had stopped working as well as the lights synced to the music.

For a second he saw the light wisp of the color green behind the DJ panel as Emerald emerged from the far side of the room brushing her hands off. Jaune didn't know what game this was all about but he could only look around the room as he saw the confusion starting to erupt as well as the raised eyebrow from the dark haired woman clearly not liking the fact the music stopped.

Jaune watched the green haired girl take her seat wearing a smirk as she gave a look to Jaune letting him know what she had done.

Jaune cast a glance at the tech pad seeing she had basically unplugged everything but a few back up servers. None of the instrument speakers were working and she even disconnected the lights. Jaune only had access to a few beats as he quickly thought of what to do.

He could see people getting antsy and the responses were killing the mood had set yet the smile and look from that green haired girl only made Jaune feel anger as he spoke under his breath as he gathered what sounds he had left and overlaid them as he turned on the tracking light seeing as it was the only one he had left.

"Fine...you want a show...let me show you...", he said under his breath as he held the guitar with one had by its neck before turning as he through the guitar as it clamored to the ground in a loud tumble getting everyone's attention as the moment Jaune turned back the white light from above casted down as the intensity left parts of him covered in his own shadow and kept his face semi shadowed.

the sounds began to slowly pour from the speakers as they overlapped and built together as Jaune tied them all together using the tech pad before he ripped it off and tossed it behind him as he felt the lyrics pouring out of his mouth and right out of his intent.

"The Summoning" By Sleep Token, Specifically: Final Section of the Song.

Oh, and my love

Did I mistake you for a sign from God?

Or are you really here to cut me off?

Or maybe just to turn me on

The moment Jaune began singing his voice seemed to cast a spell that it never had before. He moved his body, gripped the microphone stand and moved as he spoke almost like a primordial instinct filling his voice and the lyrics he spoke as he held the attention of everyone even harder.

'Cause these days

I would be lying if I told you that

I didn't wish that I could be your man

Or maybe make a good girl bad

Jaune had begun to move off the stage as he pulled the microphone free and moved between the tables as he walked closer to the VIP section, in that moment as he moved and turned still dancing to the song he was preforming his casted a look to the bar as Miltia felt her body heat up as he spoke of making a girl go bad as she felt her mind short circuit. Even Melanie in that moment felt blood rush to her cheeks.

I've got a river running right into you

I've got a blood trail, red in the blue

Something you say or something you do

The taste of the divine

By now Jaune had arrived to the VIP booth as the circular booth held only the two from before. Emerald now fuming seeing that Jaune was still going even after her attempt to shut him up yet what troubled her more was that Cinder was even more invested as Jaune raised his leg and stepped up onto the table of the booth now standing over them as he kept singing slowly lowering himself down to his knees as he was now in front of Cinder.

You've got my body, flesh and bone

Jaune moved his free hand and grabbed Cinders as he pulled it to him feeling her all but let him as he placed her hand against his abdomen, the muscle and movements adding onto the lyrics as he felt her seemingly trying to unbutton his shirt while he sang to her.

The sky above, the Earth below

Nothing to say and nowhere to go

Jaune soon pushed her hand away as the woman who once held a hard look that Jaune was cautious under now sat there somewhat in a daze as she seemed to reach back to him only for Jaune to get closer as his hand slammed into the cushioned portion of the booth next to her hand as he closed in on his final lyrics soon slipping his hand behind her head as he got a handful of her hair and brought her face close to his as he sang the last few lyrics directly in her face as his darkened sapphire eyes met her gold ones.

A taste of the divine

The moment Jaune finished he released her as he slowly rose off the table before hopping down leaving both Cinder and Emerald just in disbelief. The green haired of the two all but digging her nails into the table over her mistress being touched by that and yet the moment she looked to Cinder she saw not the confident and dangerous woman she knew but a dazed mess who seemed to sit there with glazed eyes as she watched Jaune walk away even tossing the microphone without regard as he headed to the bar and sat at the far end.

Soon the air began to fill with the sounds of clapping from not just the remaining patrons but the workers of the club as well as whistles filled the air to which Jaune only took a few breaths and gave smile before waving a bit as Cinder seemed to be getting herself ready to go and talk to Jaune only for Emerald to remind her of their next stop as she gave a glare to the girl who frowned. Cinder soon gathered her things before standing up as she walked to Jaune as he had looked to the bartender and ordered a drink.

"Well now I must say you did not disappoint Mr...?", she began to ask only for the twins to slide into the conversation and between Jaune and Cinder.

"That is enough he needs to rest now for tomorrows show, no autographs or comments", Miltia said as the mother of all glares was passed between Cinder and the twins before scoffed.

"I guess that just means I'll have to come back", she stated turning as she gave Jaune one final look before heading out the door as the room seemed to relax after they left and Jaune let his head hand back as he sang into the bar stool and relaxed.

"What the hell was that?!", Miltia said as Melanie even crossed her arms wondering the same as Jaune widened his eyes before shrugging as he gestured to the stage.

"Junior said give her a show, he made his point clear", Jaune said rubbing his neck and the collar as the twins noticed the mark around his neck even redder indicating the collar had been used recently as he soon got a drink this one being a vodka and orange juice as he figured he needed to relax and actually liked the fruity stuff.

"That green haired girl messed with my stuff so the song I had planned didn't end up being what I finished with, I don't know...she just made me mad I guess and I wanted to make sure I didn't screw up...was it bad?", Jaune asked as the twins could only hold looks of disbelief on their faces as they remembered the look and lyrics he sang as he had looked their way at the bar making the two of them blush and clear their throats.

"It was...nice...very...creative", Melanie ended up saying as Jaune was surprised that she was even talking to him as Miltia mumbled something about switching places at the VIP table.

Jaune only raised a eyebrow and was about to speak before the sound of Juniors voice over an intercom caught his attention as well as that of the twins as he was asking them to come to his office. Melanie sighed and let out a grunt before turning and heading that way. Miltia stood there with Jaune for a second looking at him as he got his drink and was about to take a sip before noticing her still there as he sat it down.

"You okay there?", he asked as she was playing with her hands before speaking up.

"If you are gonna go around singing songs for people...I wouldn't mind being next", she said as Jaune widened his eyes remembering their encounters up their point as he rubbed his neck sheepishly.

"Um...yeah sure...promise", he said as she seemed to brighten up at this before pulling that veil and attitude she used back across her face. There was a moment of silence before he leaned in quickly and kissed Jaune's cheek as she turned and went to her sister as Jaune merely sat there dumbfounded as he turned his head seeing the bartender merely shrug as Jaune picked up his drink and sipped at it. Things were getting complicated here.

It would be almost an hour that Jaune spent just sitting at the bar trying to relax. He didn't want another round of the lesson's Junior thought were effective and honestly didn't know if he could sleep with all he had found out. Not to mention that guy he fought was gonna wake up and when he did Jaune knew he would go describing who did that to him.

The outcome of that alone made Jaune rub his face before hearing a clattering in front of him as the bartender had placed a scroll in front of him. Jaune looked up seeing the skinny bartender. The man was lanky but seemed like a professional in this craft although instead of wearing the red tie like the others he wore an orange one as he polished a glass.

"What's this fo...", Jaune began before he was shushed as the man put his cleaning towel over his shoulder and gestured behind the bar where a door to the back stock was.

"I owed a favor to another bar you helped but I can't do it any other time. Betty said you would need help tomorrow but all I can do is now. She said to let you make a call but you get one and thats it or it is my ass", the man said as Jaune looked at his vest seeing a name tag.

"Um...thanks Felix", Jaune said as he scooped up the scroll and looked around before getting behind the bar and through the door.

The room was filled with various boxes of liquor and even fruit for drinks as Jaune held the scroll and saw that it was charged and even had good service. This was his one chance as he tried to think who he could call. It was late and most of the people he wanted to call would be asleep, hell even the headmaster wouldn't be in for the call as he began to bite his lip out of irritation.

"Come on Jaune think someone's got to be up this late...WAIT!", Jaune said before quickly dialing the number as he began to hear it ring and paced the floor.

Back at Beacon

Coming back from Betty's bar had been a long and quiet journey. Teams RWBY and NPR were all both happy that Jaune was alive but frustrated over the fact they couldn't do anything. Yang literally fuming as she had small embers fly off her when she thought about it. Coco even idly tapped her foot as well hating that she was the voice of reason and the thing that stopped the rescue mission from happening tonight.

Once they arrived back they were all quiet and cautious going their separate ways to their dorms as to not raise any alerts knowing that had been put on lockdown to prevent exactly what they had just done tonight.

Once back in their respective rooms everyone got ready for bed and didn't speak much of the night hoping for a better day tomorrow as they were told to look out for a call from Jaune. All of them charged and clutched their scrolls waiting and hoping he got a call through but some were not able to sleep that night.

Ruby took her weapon apart and cleaned every inch while Yang did the same with her sister. Weiss attempted some homework but sat at her desk frustrated as she tapped her pen against the table. Blake sat in her bed with her book in her lap. She had been tracing the title for awhile now not even finding the urge to open it and continue the story. The ribbon bracelet taking much of her attention as she stared at it while tracing the book.

Everyone was busy minded and sleep would not take them and as Blake sat on her bed she soon felt a vibration as she look toward her foot as she saw her scroll ringing. She set her book to the side and leaned forward as she picked it up. The number running across the front did not register to her and the fact it was a face call did nothing to tell her that it was a good idea to answer it. It had been a long day and she wasn't in the mood for a prank call as she tossed it back at the end of the bed yet it was a half hearted toss as the screen flipped and and landed down on her foot before sliding down to the blanket face down as she had accidently answered the call.

The sound of the call being answered filled her ears as she let out a groan as she moved back down and picked it up ready to hit the end call button and not even give whoever was on the other end a chance to speak but as she turned it over she felt herself freeze as a face she hadn't seen and a voice she hadn't heard in a few days.

Jaune had been on edge the entire time he had been stuck in the situation he was currently in and trying his best just to walk a line and stay alive. Yet the moment he saw darkness from the call on the scroll his heart dropped thinking it was all for not and yet he heard shuffling and soon he saw light creep onto the screen and the face of the girl he had sang his personal song to and in that moment the two stared at each other only for Jaune to break the silence as he spoke with a happy sigh.

"There's my girl...", he said as Blake quickly covered her mouth as her face morphed into one of happy sadness as she felt tears coming to her eyes as she quickly clutched the scroll closer. These movements not going unnoticed as the rest of the inhabitants of the room looked up at her and were confused.

"Blake you good?", Yang asked as she stood up from her disassembled gauntlet as Ruby followed and even Weiss got up seeing this as a chance to stop staring at things on paper that weren't even the slightest bit interesting to her currently. Soon the rest of the team all stood next to the makeshift bunk bead looking up at their dark headed team member as she looked at them before quickly scurrying out of bed as she dropped down and pulled the scroll up.

Immediately Jaune came face to face with a few of his other girlfriends and Ruby as he could only give them a dorky grin. The image of his familiar face both breathing and very much alive after seeing him doing battle with someone and getting shot at brought on so many emotions that a few of them weren't sure what to do aside from grab onto the scroll together as they shouted Jaune's name.

In that moment so much commotion had been occurring that the remaining team members of NPR, who were also trying to distract themselves with various activities, had left their dorm and were now knocking at team RWBY's door with questions as to what all the ruckus was.

At that moment Ruby quickly rushed and opened the door as she grabbed them and pulled them into the room as she slammed the door. In that time Weiss quickly connected Blake's scroll to their computer screen as his face soon became bigger earning even more shouts of his name as he now could see his team.

The sight of them warming his heart as he was glad to see them. Soon questions were being rattled off about how he was and if he was hurt. Jaune would try to speak only to get flushed out as Yang would speak of coming to rescue him as Nora would back this up with threats of breaking legs, knees, and at one point she even broke into her long list of creative ways of getting payback.

Jaune didn't know how much time he had as he soon leaned in close to the microphone.

"GUYS I HAVE TO TELL YOU SOMETHING!", he all but quietly yelled as they all hushed very quickly.

"Look I am happy you are all okay, I can't begin to tell you how seeing your faces is making me feel but right now I need to tell you of something bad thats coming to Beacon.", Jaune said as they all began to wear worried looks.

"Wait does this have to do with that guy you were fighting tonight?", Ruby said as Jaune was now wearing a confused look.

"How did you know I was in a fight?", Jaune asked wanting to know seeing as how he thought he was in a dark zone when it came to his current whereabouts.

"One of the guys that Ruby likes to watch was having a stream and some how his scroll was streaming you live", Yang said as she watched Jaune study this for a moment before going wide eyed as he looked back to all of them.

"That guy I was fighting, I overheard him talking about using the stuff in those crates to blow up Beacon. Bring it down to ruin", Jaune said as everyone's expression took a grave turn at this.

"I found so much dust down there, not to mention where I am it is just flowing with bad guys", Jaune said as Yang soon took on a harsh look and crossed her arms.

"Yeah I know exactly where you are and when I get my hands on Junior Im gonna make sure he doesn't even think about doing this again", She said as Jaune's other girlfriends could only nod in agreement with a dangerous look in their eyes.

"No Yang, no to all of you, I can't have you coming here and getting me even if you know where I am", Jaune said with a frantic energy as Nora frowned at this.

"But Jaune-Jaune we can't just leave you there", Nora said clenching her fist as Jaune looked at them with a sad expression.

"Sadly...you need to for now, if you come here and try to free me I...I might die before you get the chance", Jaune said with sorrow in his voice as everyone looked at him shocked.

A silence filled the air before Jaune sighed as he reached up and unbuttoned more of his shirt before opening it as he revealed his reason for keeping them away.

At first there was plenty of confusion before a set of gasps from Blake and Weiss filled the air. Blake covered her mouth and Weiss went pale. Jaune could only swallow dryly as he lowered his head.

"Jaune...has it...did they...", Blake tried to ask as Jaune looked up, his sapphire eyes looking at her and the others, skipping to Weiss as he knew she could tell what was around his neck.

He could only nod silently as Blake immediately turned and was starting to gather her things as Weiss began to do the same. The others were all confused by this as Jaune saw this and spoke up.

"This is a control collar...it was used on Faunus back in the dust mines to ensure they didn't go against the wishes of those in control.", Jaune said as Pyrrha took a step forward as her face grew darker.

"What happened if they rebelled?", she asked as Jaune looked back toward the bar door not knowing how much time he had left before looking back at them.

"It sends a current of electricity through me...strong enough to kill me if I don't do what they want which in this case I am being used to satisfy the clubs need for a singer to keep the money flowing", Jaune said as Pyrrha soon turned and was ready to get her stuff as Jaune immediately called out stopping them all.

"If you even try to come here I will be killed before you ever find me", Jaune said soon hearing commotions outside as he cursed and knew he was running out of time.

"You need to take this info to the headmaster, I have a plan to get out of this and when I do I will make my way back I promise", Jaune said he heard some knocks on the door knowing that meant he was out of time as he turned back to his friends, his family, his lovers.

"I love you all...I will make it back...Arc's Word", Jaune said as he soon cut the transmission as the teams were left with a black screen and so much information to process.

Jaune, their leader, their friend, and for some their boyfriend was held against his will in conditions worse then they thought. For Blake seeing her boyfriend wearing a device that left many Faunus scarred only drove her anger even further. For Weiss knowing her families sins had rounded their head to someone she loved only hurt worse and that she felt responsible for it in her own way.

Everyone was glum now trying to figure out what to do and yet it was Pyrrha's voice that broke through the sorrow filled air.

"Jaune is smart, he has proven to all of us what he is capable of these post few months...I trust him...and I trust he will get out and come back to all of us. For now we need to honor his wishes and go to the headmaster, he risked a lot just to get his message out and I for one will not let this chance he gave us go to waste", she said as Ren and Nora stood at her back nodding as they believed in their leader.

Team RWBY could only process this as they all looked between each other and nodded to her words. Jaune had done so much already and if they knew anything about the young man it is that he would keep his word.

Jaune immediately shoved the scroll into his pocket as he picked up a crate of alcohol and soon walked to the door as he pushed it open with his back and found the bartender arguing with a couple of the gangs goons.

Jaune set the box of alcohol on the counter as Jaune saw them arguing before his presence was noticed. The bartender quickly moving to him as he slammed his hand on the blondes back making Jaune lurch a bit as he spoke.

"See I told you he was just helping me for as second", the bartender said as the goons only shook their head and looked to Jaune.

"Junior wants you back in your room", he said as Jaune knew he couldn't really fight it and only nodded as he walked around the bar and looked to the bartender.

"Thanks for the drink and for letting me pay with a little labor", Jaune said forming a reason and story for why he was back there as he was soon shoved forward and lead up the stairs before being back in his room as he heard the door lock behind him.

Jaune let his shoulders sag as he quickly checked the scroll only too see he had used up all the battery as he shook his head and sighed before setting it under the space between the mattress and the box spring as he turned and sat down on the bed. His foot tapping as he felt energy from being able to talk to his friends flowing through him and knew also that tomorrow was the day he put his plan into action and got the hell out of there.

Jaune soon fished out his prize from his fight as he looked at the electricity dancing in the crystal before looking around the room as he looked toward the bathroom as he saw the medicine cabinet and moved to it as her remembered Neo having used some tools within to help with the wounds he got earlier.

Soon retrieving the small first aid kit he opened it as he dug around before finding a small scalpel, the edge was dull and it might as well been used for only cutting string but it was a tool as Jaune set the crystal on the counter and readied himself as he soon got closer and took the dull scalpel as he started to carefully carve at the crystal.

At first nothing happened as he felt the blade scrape off the edge as he sighed. He tried it again to no avail as he bit his tongue over what to do. His thoughts for a moment making him flick his thumb over the blade as he winced feeling it actually cut him. Although as he looked down he saw the cut quickly seal up from his aura and the sight of the white glow around his thumb reminded him of his fight as the white glow off his knuckles had dealt serious damage during the fight.

With that thought in mind he looked at the scalpel and took a breath as he focused on it thinking about the same way he needed to hit his target harder and how his aura flowed over his fists. Within that moment he saw his aura start back at his knuckles before soon flowing down over the scalpel. With his aura now wrapped around the blade Jaune slowly guided it to the crystal as it slid through the material easier as if the edge was perfectly sharpened.

Watching made Jaune grin as he clenched his other hand in victory only for the aura to disappear as he had lost his concentration and soon cursed as he took a breath.

"Focus Arc...you don't have long", Jaune said to himself as he focused again bringing those feelings back and the image in his head as soon the scalpel glowed again and Jaune steeled himself.

He had work to do and one hell of a show to put on.