I do not own DxD or RWBY
-xXx-
"Is this really necessary, Jaune?"
"We are already in a political minefield already," Jaune said as he brought his phone for a selfie video, "It is best that there is hard evidence that this is just a friendly spar and might as well call this a training exercise."
"*Sigh*… I, Rias Gremory officially state that this fight is a sparring fight only and has no ill intentions."
"I, Jaune Arc of the Vatican officially state that this fight is a sparring fight only and has no ill intentions." Then Jaune turned his phone off as Akeno merely chuckled to the side.
"Alright, let's get this over with!" Xenovia announces as she removed her cloak with Irina. Excalibur Destruction was unleashed from its holy veil while Excalibur Mimicry transformed into chukoto katana like Adam's blade.
"Hehehehehehe." Kiba chuckled, "I knew a dragon's power will attract more power, but who would have thought the Excaliburs will come this soon."
Shing!
Multiple demonic blades sprout from the ground creating various different attributes instead of his usual shadow blade.
"AMEN!" Irina suddenly dashed forward and jumped from a low angle to slice Issei. The dragon dodged in time as he summoned his Boosted Gear.
[BOOST!]
"Hey hey hey! It is like you are going to kill me!"
"Oh, how tragic that my friend has turned into a devil." Irina said with a blush, "May this be a test from the Lord!" She then burst forward again as Issei obviously struggled to dodge each strike, until Irina struck a stray arm!
TING!
But the Holy Sword was blocked by the Dragon's gauntlet, "That is right that arm is a dragon, so it has no weakness to holy power." Rias smiled.
Jaune nodded at that analyzation, although not the perfect defense, it is already a sense of defense against holy aura.
"Boosted Gear, Twilight Healing, and Sword Birth." Xenovia commented as her huge sword rested on her shoulder, "Sacred Gears deemed heretic by the church."
Jaune obviously eye-rolled at the notion. Yes, call the gifts from God to Humanity as heretic. Honestly it is already a miracle that a normal human can make a vast variety of cursed swords with a Sacred Gear. And wasn't Twilight Healing believed to be based by Jesus' healing power?
Zoom!
Kiba suddenly disappears before slashing at Xenovia! She blocked the strike as the Devil Knight continued his onslaught with sparks flying everywhere, "Feel our pain! These blades are rooted in our suffering!" Kiba yelled as both fighters fought on the same spot, in an almost irritating fashion as Kiba decided to use the straightforward way to fight.
Then Kiba backstepped in time to dodge a single strike from Xenovia. Kiba returned to his "armory" as he discarded his black sword, and picked up two other blades.
"BURN TO CRIPS AND FREEZE SOLID!"
"NAÏVE!" Xenovia smashed the two offending blades in a sweep before she plunged her sword to the ground!
Boom!
The ground shook as almost everyone lost their balance, and it revealed that Xenovia created a giant crater, "Haven't you heard? My sword specializes in destruction."
Jaune wanted to scream in frustration! There are too many flaws in both sides in their fighting style! Too many missed opportunities – Kiba could have zipped around with his speed while Xenovia is wasteful of her energy.
[When …..Jaune was … fr…..ted?]
[I …. was the time ….. dn't reme… our dance ….. rectly.]
[….ry!]
[Oh, ….a story ….to hear.]
Jaune snapped around as he suddenly heard voices.
What the hell was that?
[EXPLOSION!]
Jaune suddenly felt Issei's power spike as the familiar feeling of Dragon's Aura coated the area!
"No prepare for my secret technique-"
"He has the power to destroy woman's clothes," Koneko said with a deadpan voice.
"Koneko-chan! Why will you tell my power to the enemy?!"
"You are the enemy of woman."
"Hehehehehehe… that boy got potential." The devil ladies were surprised at Jaune's comment.
"How?" Koneko asked.
"He developed an 'anti-armor' spell for all intents and purposes. Just a few adjustments and he can constantly 'break' the chainmail of the White Dragon Emperor's Balance Breaker." Then Jaune pointed at Irina helplessly running away from Issei, "and that shows how effective it is; a warrior turned damsel within 10 seconds."
"I GOT YOU NOW!" Issei made a leap, but Irina dodged just in time for Issei to land on a different target.
Asia and Koneko.
Break
Issei got a nosebleed as he feasted on the smooth skins of the beauties, "Thanks for the meal."
Bam!
Then he was launched into the sky before landing harshly on the ground.
"Pervert."
Puff!
Black smoke came out of Issei's stomach as a small gaze was seen.
"Holy Swords are really deadly to devils," Akeno commented seriously.
"Let's see which is better! Your sword of Destruction or mine!" Kiba said as he summons a great sword of destruction to smash Xenovia, but the weapon weighted him down decreasing his speed significantly. Because of it, Xenovia was able to get into his personal space and gently, but swiftly smack the handguard of her weapon to Kiba's chest!
Puff!
"Gargh!" Kiba fell as dark smoke puffed out of his wound.
"You sacrificed your speed for power; a bad move." Xenovia smiled smugly at the downed Kiba, "Maybe next time, cool off before your fight… senpai." She felt good about her victory and felt slightly giddy.
That fight was a warmup, now she can spar with Jaune later!
Her eyes naturally went to where she last saw him and was surprised to see multiple tools and bombs on the ground where he was standing a while ago. The witch Asia and Devil Koneko were outfitted with Jaune's coat and vest respectively; their smooth skin can be seen proving that they are naked under Jaune's clothes.
"You okay Issei?" Xenovia turned and saw Jaune Arc, wearing a white dress shirt shaping his muscles with multiple straps for his guns and sword, healing Issei. His golden glow covered Hyoudou as his wound began to heal.
Xenovia did a hair-flip in dismissal. Why on Earth is Jaune so kind to devils?
"Ara, that is a lot of weapons," Akeno commented as she saw the amount and variety of weapons on the ground.
"You have to always be prepared; adaptability is key." Jaune stood up and saw Asia healing Kiba, "Kiba Yuuto, word of advice: Maximize your Sacred Gear's ability to make different kinds of swords, but make sure that your sword's profile is light enough to fight with." Jaune shook his head remembering his Sword of Destruction.
Koneko then gave back Jaune's vest as she wore a fresh set of clothes, courtesy of Akeno's magic, "Thanks."
"No problem." Jaune said as he picked up his gear, "Well Rias Gremory and Peerage. Have a good day, c'mon Irina, Xenovia."
-xXx-
Jaune stood on one end of a clearing with Xenovia standing across him. She only wore her tight battle suit with Excalibur Destruction in hand — they stood beside the abandoned church of Kuoh.
Xenovia was almost jumping on her toes as she tried and failed to reel in her excitement, "are you that excited?" Jaune asked.
"Of course! You are famed to be the next Strada, and as the Durandal's new wielder, I couldn't help but be competitive."
"You know, Durandal gives you a huge advantage over a human like me? The Blade that can cut anything and is at the same level as Canis Lykaon and the True Longinus in terms of sharpness."
"Says the guy who fought high-tier Longinus Sacred Gears"
Jaune sighed as he unsheathed his blade, he observed Xenovia's stance; it was strong and firm, but heavy — and not the Nora kind of heavy because the hammer girl is jumpy and light on her feet.
"Rules of engagement." Jaune called, "the first person to get hit losses."
A glint shone in Xenovia's eyes as she lifted her blade and brought it down!
DONNNNNN!
The ground exploded by destructive magic! The ground shook as the holy sword's power made itself known. Dust blew up as the last thing she saw of Jaune was him jumping out of the way.
Xenovia stood guard while waiting for her opponent to burst out of the dust — before an aura slice raced to her.
Ting!
Xenovia blocked her, but the force was strong enough to push her a bit. Nevertheless, she stayed stood-fast and expected her opponent.
Smack!
"Arggh!"
A pummel smacked her temple hard, and her vision blurred.
"I win" an emotionless tone called out as Xenovia saw a completely colorless Jaune Arc behind her.
But she didn't stop.
"Hah!" The exorcist swung at Jaune as he merely backed stepped, she heaved her weapon with grace as she swung her weapon like an axe. The entire weight of Excalibur Destruction aimed for Jaune in any way before it slams into the ground. Jaune just watches with no emotion as he easily dodges each of her strikes and kept on moving.
One moment Jaune was in front of her, the next he zipped at the side, then close it for another smack.
Smack!
Xenovia shook her head as she breathed in, lifting her giant sword ready to unleash its power!
Bang! Bang! Bang!
But flinched a bit as Jaune fired his pistol at her. Jaune looked slightly amused even with Tranquil as Xenovia lost her grace and blocked his bullets like waving a wand. The weight of her weapon clearly tiring her out. She missed most of her shots, for Jaune aimed around her, not her. But to the exorcist, it felt like bullets tore her apart.
She began to breathe frantically as her enormous stamina began to wane, but she can keep going! Sister Griselda made sure of it!
She dashed forward to her opponent at great speed – the groundbreaking at her force, but Jaune matched her speed and dashed to the side. Xenovia slammed her blade to the ground, missing her mark in a long shot as Jaune said, "That is enough."
"WRRGRRROAAAAAGGHH!" Xenovia powered her weapon as a holy pulse was notably sensed as Excalibur Destruction glowed holy gold!
BAM!
The air in Xenovia was punched out as Jaune blinked to her personal space and punched her diaphragm.
Clang!
Xenovia coughed loudly and fell to her knees while Jaune kicked the holy sword away. By doing so, he was reminded how incredibly heavy the weapon is.
"Please don't tell me that is how Griselda taught you." Color began to return to Jaune.
"*Cough*, what do you mean?"
"Did Griselda teach you how to wield a great sword?" Jaune sighed, "A great sword as heavy as that?"
"She taught me how to use a sword."
"But not a great sword."
"What the difference?"
"A ton!" Jaune yelled in frustration, "The weight, length, balance. You were using it like an axe!"
"Well… it is heavy" Xenovia pouted.
"Irina!" Jaune called.
"Hai…!" Irina ran to him.
"Turn your weapon into a longsword like mine."
"Okay."
"Swing it."
"Okay… so?
"Turn it into an axe."
"Okay…. Yeah, it is heavy."
"Now turn it into a great sword."
"….oh? It feels… different." Irina then swung her great sword, "Like I have more control than the axe, but it is somewhat heavier."
"That is because Great Swords are heavier but have a different balance," Jaune explained as he picked up Excalibur Destruction. Even with how huge the blades are, the extremely heavy handle helps balance the extra mass out.
Holding it, it reminded him of Corcea Mor's Great Sword form, and how he must use it differently from the regular form, except for that pesky voice every time he picks a Fragment up.
You are like him, but not him.
But he didn't even need its power as he swung the blade, before using that momentum to turn and swing it again, and again, and again. Both Xenovia and Irina were amazed at how Jaune swung Excalibur Destruction in rapid succession without tiring but with grace.
Jaune turned as he used the momentum and weight to easily bring the sword up before slamming it down in one fluid motion, "This is what you call flow." Then explained as he rests the blade to the ground, "Regular swords give you the advantage of control while axes give the advantage of forward weight: Great Swords can do both, but they are still different."
"How… how did you do that?" Xenovia asked as she finally stood up, "you looked like you were…"
"…dancing" Irina finished.
"Because I am. To use a great sword more efficiently, you need to use the momentum as your advantage, and its weight will surely guarantee quick momentum."
"But I saw many sword wielders use Excalibur Destruction the same way: Smashing and chopping, no twisting, no this kind of dance I saw you do."
"Well, maybe that is because they only saw the Destruction Part in the Holy Sword, not that it can efficiently be used as a great sword." Jaune explained as he handed the blade to the bluenette, "Remember, Durandal although has the similar power of this blade, Roland's sword will always adjust to its user. So please don't just treat it like a hammer."
Then Xenovia pouted, that is something Jaune noticed about her, "Well Bishop Strada certainly treats Durandal like a chopping cleaver."
"How does he use it?"
"He first shoots his enemy with the blunderbuss part of Durandal, before delivering a devastating downward chop – killing the enemy."
"Wait… a blunderbuss?" Irina asked confusedly.
"Well…" Xenovia grimace, "Bishop Strada somehow turned the handle of Durandal into a blunderbuss barrel; it is incredibly hard to hold.
Jaune gave both a deadpanned look, and not because of the blunderbuss part.
He is either too strong in this world or Durandal is wayyyy stronger than Blowhard.
Jaune remembered the day Port proved to everyone that his stories do have merit and truth when one day he faced a Grimm Nemean Lion. He first shot the beast in the face as a distraction, before dashing in with incredible speed, especially with his age for a downward chop.
That is just phase one in his fighting style as those two were used to gauge the Grimm's strength. When the Grimm proved to be tough, he then dashed at the side and sliced and chop the weak points of the beast, surgically cutting its tendons and occasionally hitting an organ then using brute force to chop a bone, before dashing again like all Hunters do, ending the Grimm by decapitating it.
The Grimm couldn't defend itself with its tendons and bones torn apart. He used extreme power with extreme precision, like surgery with an axe, and successfully completed the operation with flying colors. There is a reason why he is the Head Grimm Studies Professor at the Best Huntsman Academy.
That day Nora and Ren strived to get that. Mulan did with her falchion.
"I don't know." Xenovia continued, "But for some reason, the bullets are extremely holy too."
"Nevertheless. But I honestly don't think you can keep up with the Limits of Humanity," Jaune didn't want to tell them about Port's fighting style, "you have to work differently from Strada."
"Fine…" Xenovia then picked up her blade, and awkwardly swing it in rapid succession, trying to, but stiffing imitating Jaune's flow.
"This is going to be a long day."
-xXx-
"Why didn't we just eat at Auntie Miki's place?" Irina whined even though she had too many bowls in front of her.
"Because she will then ask us to stay for the night," Jaune said as he paced himself with ramen. What he found interesting, Remnant has their own version of Ramen, but their soup doesn't boil for that long, so it is lighter compared to this extremely flavorful soup, "Besides, I don't want Xenovia acting up again."
The mentioned girl didn't say anything believing it is useless to defend herself. As for Zwei, he is being fed by the Ramen stand owner with some leftovers and meat scraps.
"Alright" Jaune stood up, "Listen, so this is how we are going to play. You two will stay in the more populated areas and look at anything suspicious while I will look for clues at less obvious and difficult places." He spoke in Latin.
"Wait, shouldn't we come with you?" Irina asked in Latin.
"Divide and Conquer." Jaune informed both, "I will focus on what I am good at and poke at well-hidden areas while you too will be looking for things in plain sight; we couldn't deny the possibility that the Fragments might be under our noses."
"Hmmm… wouldn't it be more dangerous if we split up? There was a 30% chance that we won't survive this." Xenovia said while looking at her bowl, "It bumped up to 50% when you joined, but us splitting will bring us back to 30%, and 20% for you."
"That is why I intend for us to Fight without Fighting; we will steal back the Fragments and get the hell out of here." Jaune said as he paid the bill, "In your search make sure that you are extremely careful and not ruffle some feathers. C'mon Zwei."
Then left the stall and texted someone of interest, and by the corner he looked at Zwei and said, "Buddy, track Kiba and stay with him. Make sure he is cozy and not doing anything stupid." Zwei barked before sniffing the ground for Kiba while Jaune left.
-xXx-
Jaune entered a rather cozy bar with a bartender currently talking to Azazel and a silver-haired teen sitting at the back. But just as he was about to approach the Cadre, his danger sense for Grimm spiked, as he snapped to a black puppy with red eyes and a sword sticking out of its head.
WHAT IS A GRIMM DOING HERE?!
That puppy seems to sense something wrong, then looked at Jaune.
Chills
Jin has faced many, many enemies throughout its existence as a Longinus and his current host and best friend experienced the worst. But for the first time, he found something he never thinks he will see. A hungry predator looking at its prey.
Jaune wouldn't have unsheathed his blade if it wasn't for the Grimm puppy running behind the bartender with a whimper.
"I am surprised you took my invitation easily." Azazel said as he sat on his stool curiously, "I've never seen Jin act like that."
"Because he never experienced something like that." The bartender looked more on guard, "Do you intend to cut my Longinus?"
"Longinus?" Jaune asked. That was a Grimm with negative energy and the entire basic profile of one.
"Ho?" Azazel looked intrigued, "that was an avatar-type Longinus."
Jaune sweat dropped a little and proceed to defuse the tension, "Sorry, I hunted monsters for so long that I assumed that was another one, but back to your first comment, I know where they are now, my problem is I can't go in blind." Jaune said as he looked at a silver hair teen with a look of ego, "So, what do you have for me?"
"But first, introductions. Jaune this is Vali, he is my personal ward." Vali was a tall teen with a good build, silver hair, and blue eyes, "Vali, this is Jaune Are, the –"
"Silver Huntsman and now the Bane of St. Longinus." Vali cut Azazel as he stepped forward, "Lavinia spoke fondly of you, especially with your approach in fighting."
"Hmmm… I will be blunt, you have the feeling of a devil," Jaune said as his aura tingled at Vali's natural state, "I am surprised you think positively of me."
"Oh…? Is it because you are human without a Sacred Gear? Lavinia said you have a knack for tactics and analysis, especially with the special ki you have. That is special on its own." Vali looked at the bartender, "besides, you are not the only human who can keep up with us, right Slash Dog?"
"True…" Tobio commented as he offered a glass of wine to Jaune.
"Thank you." Jaune understood. The teen in front of him although battle hungry, still has the honor of a fighter, unlike Cao Cao. It is like looking at Arslan again, "So… information."
"This is what we know." Azazel stood up and turned on a projector, "Kokabiel basically wants another war, and he plans to start one by killing Gremory and Sitri with the Excalibur Fragments. However, the reason why they are still alive is that Kokabiel wants to put a lot of flair to this - just so like him." Azazel shook his head, "He has recruited Bishop Galilei to somewhat fuse the Fragments together, intending to make the start of the Second Biblical War with the return of the True Excalibur."
"Okay…"
"So right now, the Fragments are hidden in different locations and are being prepped for the ritual. You have to stop them first before they reach out for Destruction and Mimicry."
"Should I expect a legion of fallen angels guarding them?"
"Well, Kokabiel's Legion is in hiding and nowhere near here, so the mobs guarding the Fragments are just stray priests."
"Got it, thanks." Jaune began to leave… until Azazel called out.
"Vali will be here in case things go south, but…" Azazel sighed, "He is only here to make sure my other brother won't pop out to fight Kokabiel to defend his daughter." He presented his companions, "These two are back up for the worst-case scenario, but even this these two and the PR we can get, it will be a political shitshow if things come for the worst."
"Wait… are you telling me that another Cadre might fight Kokabiel to defend Akeno?"
"And you know the chain reaction if two Cadres duke it out here. For the sake of us all do this quickly."
-xXx-
Xenovia knows that it compromises the rules of the church, but to complete this mission alive, she has to work with the devil or devils.
"So, you are now willing to lend one Excalibur for me to destroy?" Kiba Yuuto, the sole survivor of the horrid Holy Sword Project glared.
"Yes. I know that it sounds fishy, but we can get what we want if we work together. We get back the swords from Kokabiel while you get your revenge."
"Fishy? Everything is fishy… Weren't you the one who condemned Asia for healing a devil? And you are now allowing for one of the blades to get destroyed."
"I also understand that we are probably sent to be slaughtered." Xenovia said as some ache in her chest throbbed, "They won't send Dulio, Vasco, or even Griselda because it will break a war; they just sent us 'mobs' to hopefully get the blades back. Either we die, or just bring back the Holy Swords in literal Fragments."
"… what about Arc?"
"Even with him it is only a 50% chance, and now he is operating in his own way. The risk is just getting higher and higher." Xenovia said, "Besides, these guys are the ones who convinced us." She pointed out to one Issei, Koneko, and Saji.
"Guys…" Kiba said being touched
"DON'T WORRY KIBA! WE GOT YOUR BACK!"
"Kiba-senpai. I want to help."
"…I am just dragged here."
"So? Ready to go?" Xenovia smirked.
Kiba just nodded as he was about to stand up, but can't as Zwei continued to lay on his lap with a happy face.
"Ehh… corgi? Can you drop down?"
Zwei just looked at Kiba.
"Please."
Stare…with a happy face.
Kiba just sighed and with speed dropped Zwei. But when he was about to walk…
Bark!
…Zwei blocked his way.
"Corgi."
Bark!
When Kiba stepped to the side, the corgi blocked it. So, the devil sighed and once again used his speed to outmaneuver the dog.
"What a strange dog," Saji said as the gang left, but Zwei got worried. While the little doggo doesn't know how complicated the situation is, he knows that emotionally damaged people will hurt themselves, and unfortunately, Kiba is extremely emotionally damaged.
-xXx-
It took some time, but Zwei found Jaune. He had to sniff the trail of Jaune, leading the dog to a bar with a weird black dog and three men, then to three different locations with many dead people inside; it took some time especially since he got distracted by that weird black dog, but he finally entered the last location where Jaune's trails are as fresh as ever, and the wheezing of dying people are still present.
Zwei passed by people who are kept in corners with only their throats sliced or has a stab in the heart. Some were hidden in the back of doors, closets, and some bushes as Zwei continued to go through a ruin, hearing the occasional sound of "Gargh!"
When Zwei turned a corner, he saw a shadow choke a man before stabbing his heart quickly. Then he threw something into a room before a bright flash shone from it and he stormed in with his sword.
A colorless Jaune dashed forward and stabbed one wizard through the chest before he drew his pistol and shot the last man. Both were around a magic circle, prepping for the last stolen Excalibur: Excalibur Blessing.
He picked up the blade, and heard the usual: You are like him, but not him. And stored the sword inside his coat.
Bark Bark!
Jaune snapped and saw a worried Zwei – and knew something just fucked up.
-xXx-
"HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! WHY DIDN'T I TRAIN TO BE AN EXOCIST?!" a portly old man panted as they ran away from the devils.
"Too late for that old man!" An albino with familiar red eyes yelled, "Too bad we had to retreat~ I was having so much fun, especially with my Excalibur!"
Freed looked at the Holy Sword with giddiness: he can imagine how he will kill all of these shitting devils with his new speed and the barbed nature of Rapidity! Oh~ and maybe have a bit more fun with Asia, and maybe that loli too! And those exorcists, their asses look so ripe. He can only imagine shoving his dick down their throat!
Glughk!
Yes, with that sound….
…. Wait?
Freed suddenly felt cold steel pressed to his neck as a 1911 pistol with a silencer was shoved down to the throat of Balba Galilei. He saw the sword, shining under the moon as it was held by someone so… familiar. And that he is colorless too for some reason.
"What the…"
The sword moved, just a bit as a very small wound opened.
"Hand over the sword, Freed Sellzen."
"How do you think you are?!"
Jaune cocked his gun, as the Bishop shook and fear and screamed in a muffled voice, "FREED!"
The stray froze as it finally sunk in what is happening, his collar began to get wet with his dripping blood.
"Hand over the sword."
Freed glowed in Holy Power as he activated Excalibur Rapidity! But before he can move…
Slice!
Jaune cut open a part of an artery, freezing Freed again as fear struck him.
"You literally have 5 minutes to comply; I am taking your sword."
"Who the fuck are you?!"
"Jaune Arc."
Red eyes widen as he realized who he is talking to, "So Lint's boyfriend is now all big. Are you ready to kill your brother-in-law?"
"Well, I want to make sure you are there for our wedding, even in chains." Jaune smiled a bit as color returned to him.
"So, you are a thing now? Tell me, is her pussy creamy?"
"How crude to talk about your sister like that." Jaune sighed, "4 minutes. You will die if we don't get that fixed."
"Indeed!"
Suddenly the sky turned purple.
"Jaune!" "Arc-kun!"
Jaune snapped to those two voices and saw Xenovia and Kiba, with two light sickles held their throats held by one pale fallen angel with a red eye, a half mask, and ten wings wearing a big and long black cloak. The Cadre suddenly opened a summoning circle, as an extremely wounded and bleeding Irina lay on the cold dirt.
"Looks like we both have something we want." The Fallen said in a smug tone, "I need that Bishop and those blades you have stolen from me."
Jaune said nothing as cold eyes stared at Kokabiel, before looking at the hostages. He saw regret in Kiba's eyes, and extreme fear in Xenovia's, both were shaking like a leaf as Irina was unconscious.
"Again, hand me those two and the blades, and they will live!"
Jaune said nothing… calculating the risk. He can easily shoot the Bishop with a pull of a trigger and ruin anything that Kokabiel is planning, but it will hurt three people.
The Cadre grit his teeth as he saw the teen, barely out of his 20s, calculate calmly: he was hoping the boy will cave in just by seeing the bloodied Japanese and these two by his light blades… but the boy just looked at him.
"How can I be sure that you will give me them safely… in one piece?"
"You have my word as a Cadre."
"A Cadre who betrayed his home twice."
"You rather have them dead?"
"We will be all dead if you won't take your word seriously," Jaune coldly replied, "I can simply kill this old man here and ruin your day."
"Do that! And You Will Die!"
"How sure are you?" Jaune challenged back as he stared at a red eye like the fires of hell while the Cadre stared at blue eyes, deep like the abyss, "Trust me, Kokabiel: I don't want to die, so you will have a hard time trying."
Tension rose as four people quiver. Freed feeling his shirt now soaked in blood, Galilei was now familiar with the taste of a gun, Kiba shaking as his devil's instincts told him to run… All of these as two men had a stare-match.
"…Jaune!" Xenovia called out as tears began to drip, she was shaking hard as she pointed at the wounded Irina, "She needs help. Give him the damn swords!"
Jaune's eyes soften at seeing a fragile Xenovia, before sighing, "Step back from those three while these two walks towards you." He looked at the Bishop, "Get the swords in my coat as you match the steps of your master."
The bishop slowly pulled the gun out of his mouth and slowly took the swords off Jaune, with a pistol still aimed at him: The Bishop of Genocide was in extreme fear that he wordlessly followed Jaune, as he matches the steps of Kokabiel.
Soon, the shaken Bishop and bleeding Freed passed by the shaken teens: feeling extremely small as two other people bargained on their lives.
"I see that you are not a normal human Jaune Arc." Kokabiel said seriously, "I will be waiting for you at Kuoh Academy; there we can fight a glorious battle."
"More concern for flair than efficiency?"
"What glory is in this fight if we have hostages? No. I will fight you when you are ready." Then Kokabiel activated a teleportation spell with the other two in it.
Jaune blinked towards Irina and began using his Semblance and Aura to heal her, "Get Lady Sitri, she has a better healing technique." Jaune instructed Kiba, but the teen was still too shaken as he grasp his neck.
"NOW! KIBA!"
He suddenly jerked and ran to get Sona.
Xenovia herself was still shaking as she held the hand of Irina, she looked at Jaune before bowing down again, knowing that the mission could've been completed if she didn't make rash moves: Jaune already took back the swords, now because of her stupidity they lost all six swords.
Then she felt a hand on her shoulder, and saw Jaune smiling at her, "I am glad you are safe."
For the first time, in a long time. She cried.
Author's Notes
I am actually done making the chapters of this arc.
As you can see, Jaune could've completed the mission but things will never change.
If you guys can't tell, this arc is both Kiba's and Xenovia's arc for improvement shown by how Jaune told her how she should fight. On that note: I always found Xenovia a blank-slate, it is not a bad thing but more of a missed opportunity. Also, her fighting style with a legendary sword feels so lackluster and inefficient... well according to the anime's fights.
But from the few things I know about Xenovia's inner thoughts, I flushed out some of those thoughts into action so that she has more character. So if you are wondering why I made her slightly different, I am just flushing out those thoughts into actions.
Anyway! My replies to your reviews!
Doren1: Action and Adventure are first. For the romance, I will make it closer to fluffy kind shorts and not make it a Wattpad romance.
Guess: HAHAHAHAHAHA... well the harem will not just stay 2, but what I intend is to make the romance and harem count: I just don't want to add a girl and our MC just fucks her. I want tidbits of romances... moments... fluff... and angst when something doesn't work. By nature, Jaune is a caring and considerate guy who he won't dom girls into submission.
Patience: I have a plan for Xenovia... this is basically her arc with Jaune cleaning up her mess and being her mentor.
Zenhope: THANK YOU!