Sorry for my bad English.
Last time I upload a chapter quickly was to see what the readers would say about my grammar after I upload Grammarly in my notebook to help me improve my grammar.
Something that I always have a different point of view about the series is how would the teams RWBY and JNPR act regarding Jaune's fake transcription. Some may say they will just accept Jaune for who he is, or say that he deserves to be in Beacon.
Me for another side, I think this is wrong. I think that both teams should have mixed thoughts about his situation in the academy. Weiss herself would not be part of the "comprehensive group" since she was not so welcoming to Ruby on their first encounter.
Let's just have the story follow it course and see what will happen for now. To the fic!
The time seemed to slow down while Jaune and Ryan were using the elevator to meet with Ozpin. They both had sleep little on the last night thinking about what they both will do. Jaune with more worries of course.
This challenge may be the only chance he has to be in Beacon or any other academy. His fake inscriptions will be known by the four academies, making impossible for him try to apply to another academy if he fails to be accepted in Beacon. Which means no chance to follow the steps of his ancestors to be a hero.
But has also the fact that Jaune does not see himself being able to stand victorious in the Challenge. He will have to face students from Beacon, the best of the four academies in Remnant, and win five fights with the last one being against full trained huntsmen. His chances of winning were pretty low, and it was the best scenario. The worst is he somehow dying while fighting against opponents far stronger than him.
There's also his partner. Jaune did not know if Ryan was willing to go through this Challenge. Different from Jaune, he could just wait for another year to try getting a place in Beacon, or he could merely try to enter in another academy. He knew that one of the reasons he survived the Danger Zone was because Ryan was with him.
Try fight without him would sure end with his defeat right in the first fight of the Challenge.
Jaune did not want to press Ryan to accept the Challenge so he said nothing about what would happen to him if he loses. So then when they enter the empty dorm room, they went directly to sleep.
Once Ryan put the eye on the sleeping attire of his partner, he deadpanned. And then he asked Jaune if he is not a little old or really too young to wear a onesie. When Jaune asked what he meant by that, Ryan said that the only people he ever saw wearing a onesie who are not infants are old men, and said that his grandfather has one of those, but no bunny stamped.
Anyway, the door of the elevator opened and there was Ozpin with his back turned to them, with Glynda by his side, both of them looking to Vale.
-A bit early for an answer, you both don't think? –Ozpin asked without looking at the duo. He then turns around with his chair to look at them, Glynda does the same, her eyes showing something akin to disdain, something that Ryan notice. –I assume that you both are here to give me the answer for my proposal?
Jaune took a deep breath before giving his answer.
-For me is a situation of Take it or Leave it. If I say no, every academy will know that I tried to apply in Beacon with fake transcriptions. –Glynda frowned when Jaune mentioned his, again something that Ryan notices. –If I want to follow the legacy of my family, I have no choice but to accept face this Challenge.
-Are you absolutely sure of this Mr. Arc? –Jaune just nodded to Ozpin. –Very well, what about you Mr. Forest?
Ryan went silent for a moment, and this worried Jaune a little.
-It is just… how do I put this…
-Oh no! -Jaune thought. -He's going to refuse! I should know! Why would he want to tag along in a Challenge he may not be strong enough to win?! No Jaune. It is his decision. If he refuses, you must support his decision, no matter how hard will make you try to win this Challenge.
After a little silence, Ryan spoke again.
-After spending an entire day running away from Grimms more dangerous than I normally deal, I would hate to see all my hard work be wasted. –Jaune eyed him with his eyes widen as plates. –And I already am here so why waste even more time going back to Vacuo?
-It seems we will have a Challenge this year. –Ozpin said. –We will make the preparations for the incoming battles. I suggest you both do the same.
-Mr. Forest. –Glynda interrupted Ozpin. – You could just try study in Shade Academy or even in the other two academies. Do you really want to go through this Challenge knowing that have easier ways for you become a huntsmen in training?
Ozpin could swear that once Glynda finished her question and he looks back at Ryan to hear his answer, he saw his only visible eyebrow frown for a moment. The boy with bandages just shrugged.
-My father once said the fastest route is not always straight. Besides I can learn something or two with those fights.
-You will have to work to cover your stay here in the academy.
-I already worked hard on my father's ranch.
-But why not just apply to Shade?
-Because of there some people in Vacuo who hate me.
Both Ozpin and Jaune raised an eyebrow at Ryan's answer.
-It seems that they already make his decision Glynda. –Ozpin said before she could say anything else. She just crossed her arms and frowned. –You both may take you leave now. I will say the news for the rest of the staff. For now, you both may rest because starting tomorrow, you both will start your chores to pay the stay in the academy.
Jaune and Ryan nodded and went to leave, until Glynda coughed, getting the attention of both of them.
-Ah yes. –Ozpin said. –I afraid that since you both are not considered students, the dormitories are forbidden for you both to use.
-Uhhh, sir? –Jaune began. –If we cannot use the dorms, where are we going to sleep?
-Don't worry Mr. Arc. I already have this problem solved.
For some reason, both boys did not like this statement.
Outside of the Academy
-A tool shed. –Jaune said as was staring at where he and Ryan would spend their night from now on. –They said that the dorms are only for students, so they gave us… a tool shed! -While Jaune seemed a bit shocked, Ryan seemed unfazed. –Ryan, I cannot help but notice that you do not seem fazed by our… accommodations.
-It is because that back in Vacuo, I actually sleep in one of those on my father's ranch.
-You what?!
-He told me that the house was made only with three rooms, so he gave me a little house located around the ranch.
-Y-your father really make you sleep in a tool shed?
-It is not a tool shed and was my idea.
-Your idea?
Jaune knew that Ryan may have some problems with his father, but this is getting very far.
Opening the door, the duo was greeted with the vision of a very old space. The floor was very old and could break easily, the smell was like an old box of memories from their grandparents, Ryan found lying in the corner empty cans of food, and the only furniture they both saw was two mattresses.
-It seems that no one comes to this place make a while now. –Ryan commented.
-Who do you think let those mattresses here? –Jaune asked.
-Who knows? Maybe the headmaster or those who tried The Challenge last time?
-You may be right. –Jaune said as he went to sit down in one of the mattresses. Once his butt makes contact with the fabric, dust come from the mattress and spread in the air, making the blonde cough. Jaune looks around for a moment while waiting for Ryan to sit down on the other mattress, but something was bothering Jaune. –Ryan, may I ask you something?
-I never heard about an Iron Infant.
-What?
-What?
Jaune decides to keep quiet about this subject.
-You don't need to answer me if you don't want to. It just… I can't help but think that you may not have a healthy relationship with your father.
-Do you want to know if I have problems with my father? –Ryan asked. His voice sounding different from normal.
Jaune did not want to make obvious but from what he heard from his partner, it seems that both Ryan and his father do not like each other.
-Well, yeah. But like I said, you don't need to answer me if you don't want to! I know how particular this may be for you, and I don't want to-
-I'm a bastard son.
As soon as Ryan spoke those words, Jaune went silent for a moment. The only thing he thought in say was:
-What?
-When he was married to another woman, he slept with my mother. Nine months later, I was born. I lived most part of my childhood with my mother until the day she went on a mission and did not come back.
-Then you start to live with your father?
-Not at first. When my mother disappeared, she left me with her partner in her times as a student. Her name is Hallem Diamond. For some reason, she thought that would be better if I lived with my father. One day, she brought me to his ranch and left me there with him.
-And why she did that?
-Until today I don't know. I just know that my father was never happy to have me around.
Not surprise. From what Jaune heard about Wolf Forest, the man was an infamous huntsmen. The worst is that Ryan has seven brothers and sisters, meaning that Wolf does not seems to care if he is hurting a woman feels. Perhaps was because of that Ryan wanted to live in a house away from his father's.
But he cannot believe in that.
Ryan must have some of his father with him, and Jaune already knows that Ryan is a nice guy. How come someone like Wolf Forest could be responsible for the existence of someone like Ryan?
Ryan set down on the mattress of the side, and make more dust float in the air, making him and Jaune cough. They decide to sleep early, because starting tomorrow, their job will officially begin.
End of the chapter.
So far, so good. The battles will take some time to happen, while they are not fighting against students of Beacon, they will deal with some problems alongside RWBY and CNVL. I already have a couple of things planed for the duo, but will have to wait to see what is. The idea of Ryan sleeping with in a house out of the main house of his father's ranch come while I was playing again Red Dead Redemption.
I received a lot of ideas for this fic, and some of those suggestions actually peeked my interest. I never did that before but I may use the suggestions I received for this fanfiction. About the pairings, I already have an idea but I wait to see if will fit in this story.
That's all folks. See you next time.