Cowboys of Remnant
A RWBY Fic by AndrewJTalon
DISCLAIMER: This is a fan based work of prose. RWBY is the property of Rooster Teeth and ViZ. Please support the official release.
Between Men...
Jaune was relaxing a bit out on the quad under his favorite tree. He played his guitar without much form or direction, just putting up a random tune that spoke of his exhaustion. Orleans drank from one of many fountains around the campus nearby, not a care in the world.
"Mmhmmhmhmhm..." An old tune came to his mind and his fingers set to realizing it, "Mmhmhmhm... I dig my hole, you build a wall... I dig my hole, you build a wall... One day that wall is gonna fall~..."
It was a bleak song he'd heard from some Faunus on a cattle drive, but it had stuck in his head ever since. He closed his eyes and sang it softly, enjoying the music and the afternoon breeze.
"Ahem."
Jaune's eyes snapped open and his hand went to rest on his gun. He looked up. Sun Wukong stood there, his golden hair and bronze skin shining in the sun. Even wearing his school uniform, he left it unbuttoned to show off his chest.
As far as Jaune was concerned, the man could do as he pleased. That said, he could only imagine the whoopin' his Nana would give Sun if she showed up like that in her classroom.
"What can I do for you, Mister Wukong?" Jaune asked, pleasant and polite enough. Sun sat down, his tail waving a bit in nervousness. He kept smiling.
"That's a nice song you're playing," he said.
Jaune nodded.
"Thank you."
"Old Faunus Revolutionary song, I think," Sun continued.
Jaune thrummed his guitar strings and nodded thoughtfully.
"That so? Some Faunus cowhands taught it to me. Been playin' it ever since."
"Mm," Sun nodded. They sat in silence for a time. Orleans shot an inquisitive look over at them, but Jaune shook his head at his horse. She resumed guzzling her water, though kept an eye on them.
"So," Sun began, trying to sound casual, "You and Blake are... Friends, right?"
Jaune blinked, still strumming his guitar. He nodded.
"Yessir."
Sun nodded thoughtfully.
"Good friends?"
"Well," Jaune considered, "We have saved eachother's lives. I believe that makes us friends at the very least."
Sun nodded thoughtfully, working his jaw. Jaune frankly kind of wished Sun would get to the point.
"So... You're not... Together, right?"
Ah. There it was. Jaune shook his head.
"Er, no. We are not," he said firmly. Sun stared intently at him. Jaune coughed. "What? We're not."
"Neptune just told me your shotgun speech and well," Sun shrugged awkwardly. Jaune chuckled.
"Well, you're different. You actually fought alongside us in battle. My pa and Mister Duke always said the truest sense of a man is found when he's in a fight. You fight well. You looked after Blake. I don't see no reason to go overboard. If you want to date Blake, it's up to her, not me."
He kept strumming his guitar. Sun nodded thoughtfully.
"I guess that's fair," he said, "Just, you know... You seem to have quite the following."
Jaune blinked.
"I do?" He asked.
Sun stared back at him in utter disbelief.
"Yes? How could you not notice?!"
"I mean, I have seven sisters," Jaune said with a shrug, "And while uh, a few of the ladies here might be sweet on me... Um... I ain't inclined to pursue any until I'm sure it's gonna be serious, you know? I don't wanna lead on women. If I date seriously? It's for keeps."
Sun blinked rapidly at him.
"Neptune said you were crazy," Sun observed.
Jaune scowled.
"What's crazy about not breakin' hearts? Sides, I make these ladies angry, they could all kill me."
Sun hummed and nodded.
"That's fair. Still... Good on you, bro. You're cool." He patted Jaune's shoulder. "Thanks."
"Don't mention it," Jaune said. Sun brightened as he looked past Jaune's shoulder. The cowboy looked back and smiled as well.
The rest of JNPR and RWBY approached. Sun got up and dashed right in front of Blake with an eager smile.
"Hey Blake! I found this nice little coffee shop on Tombs street that's also a bookstore. Wanna check it out this Saturday?"
Blake hummed. She looked between the relaxing Jaune, who was now playing a song for the rest of their friends as they sat down around him.
"Well... What were you talking about with Jaune?" She asked.
Sun, guileless as ever, smiled and shrugged.
"Just getting permission to date you from your big brother, I guess."
Blake hummed again. She really shouldn't... But...
"Oh, I see," she said, "Wait a moment."
She practically skipped over to Jaune and shot for him. With a yelp, he held his guitar out of the way as she landed in his lap.
"Blake!" Ruby gasped.
"Jaune onii-chan," Blake crooned, nuzzling Jaune's nose, "Do I have permission to go on a date with Sun this Saturday?"
She felt the glares of Weiss, Yang, Pyrrha, and Ruby. She couldn't help but relish them.
Jaune, bright red, nodded quickly.
"S-Sure! No problem!"
"Thanks. I'm so sorry, but one man just isn't enough for me~," Blake whispered loudly. "Or woman." She kissed him on the nose. "Thanks~."
She got up slowly, swaying her hips as she walked up to Sun. Sun stared in disbelief as Jaune was left bright red. Weiss sputtered. Pyrrha and Yang glared death, as Ruby growled. Nora gave Blake a thumbs up, as Ren sighed and just tried to meditate.
"Ha... Man, I knew you were a joker but geez," Sun laughed. Blake smiled at him and took his arm between hers.
"Was I?" She asked.
Sun gaped. Blake shrugged.
"Guess you'll just have to find out~..."
Because Troll!Blake is a lot of fun. And it's her birthday!