When Pyrrha first unlocked his aura, he’d seen the briefest flash of brilliant red. He had absolutely no idea what it was. So he’d assumed it was what usually happened, and moved on without saying anything. After all it was bad- and suspicious - enough that he didn’t really understand aura past the most basic of stuff. It healed and it gave powers. (Jaune would admit– he’d slept through the few times they’d talked about aura in school. It was just so boring. They didn’t do anything practical with it or anything, just droned on for a few minutes.) And that he didn’t have his unlocked. He smiled at her, grateful that she’d nudged it to the surface and unwittingly made it so he didn’t have to reveal he’d snuck his way in.
When Nora woke him up the first day of them being together as a team, there was a flash of pink. It shimmered over her body like excited rays. Jaune blinked hard and it went away. Again he didn’t question it. Obviously he’d imagined it. He didjust wake up, and he was still immensely groggy. It couldn’t be that odd that he was seeing things.
Other flashes came to him at odd moments. Pink from Ren when Nora did something that made him fondly roll his eyes. Dark red from Ruby as she gave him a leader pep talk. Yellow from Yang as she declared war. Black from Blake while she read. Deep green from Russel as he told him about his childhood late at night on Beacon’s roof. Dark red from Cardin when their eyes met across the classroom.
Saving Weiss was the first time he’d ever gotten more than just a few flashes. Pure, glittering silver shattered like a mirror. It was terrifying. He barely even understood it, but it was terrifying. It felt like his body moved toward her without his input. There was a tug insideof him, reaching and reaching until he stretched out his arms and saw gold reach toward silver and silver reach back.
That was the first time he used his semblance and the first time he realized what those flashes were. Aura. He could see others’ aura.
The realization had him staring closer. Finally he noticed the emotions he recognized were being broadcast through those flashes. That he’d been interpreting them subconsciously before he’d even actually known what they were. Now that he did, he would pay more attention.
Along with learning the different ways aura swirled with different emotions, he also learned the different colours of his friends.
Pyrrha took the longest, since all he had to work on was memory. But he was pretty sure he had a good idea of what it had been. Candy red. Bright like candy apples from a fair. Bright like Pyrrha had been and like he knew she could’ve been.
Nora was blush. Soft yet intense.
Ren was magenta. Bold and bright.
Ruby was garnet.
Yang was sunflower yellow. Tall and strong.
When they got to Atlas, he learned the colours of the team he honestly didn’t think he’d ever see again. (He was glad he saw them again. That the four of them were healthy and still together.) He learned Penny’s as well.
Dove’s was bronze and he kind of wanted to laugh- it was fitting with the last name ‘Bronzewing’. The colour was… shinier than he expected.
Penny was inch worm green. It looked like a power button turned ‘on’.
Sky was cobalt.
Russel was japanese laurel. A deep, living green.
Cardin was the easiest. It was blood. Freshly spilt and flickering along his skin like pinpoints of light. Like a hundred thousand wounds from half as many battles, seared into his skin so the world could see if it only cared to look.
So the world would know what he tried to keep hidden.
Or so Jaune would, at least. The colour was dark like the blood coloured cloth Cardin still wore. The colour was dark and Jaune wasn’t sure it fit Cardin, not like how the others’ aura fit them, but then he’d catch glimpses and wonder and think that maybe it did. Sometimes he thought about how much Cardin clearly cared for the others. Or he saw the way he took care of his team and of Penny and mysteriously one day Nora and Weiss, too. How he kept them alive in even the smallest of ways. About how made sure they ate and slept and he thought it only made sense that his aura was the colour of blood. Was the colour of life.
Never forget the blonde noodle was able to somewhat keep up with his peers early on in his hunter career despite having zero training. They trained for years and he just Walt’s in and passes the test for beacon even being a team leader!
More luck than skill, to be honest. He was launched into the forest with no landing strategy or aura, and managed to survive only because Pyrrha caught him in time.
But after that, he started to realize, “Oh, shit! I almost died!” And tried his hand at survival skills. He made a torch. Good on him! He also managed to outrun the Deathstalker he woke up. Also good on him! He even managed to figure out how to kill said Deathstalker in a creative way with his team. Super good!
Overall, I grade him a B+. He started off slow, and showed little promise in the beginning, but he really came into his own at the end there. Not perfect, but he has great promise for growth.
Pyrrha saving him put him under the exact same force as him hitting the ground. Arguably more because of the added force of her throw. Add to this the he out ran a death stalker and matched the physical capabilities of trained aura users we are left with 2 options.
1 jaune is able to instinctively use aura right after it’s unlocked to the same level as his peers all prodigies that Excell over the average actual huntsmen we’ve seen
Or more likely based on his survive of the fall and his lack of understanding in how aura works or what it does
2 Jaune’s natural strength un aided is greater than the enhanced abilities of training aura using prodigies
Basically whatever Jaune’s life was like before beacon his stats for lack of a better word were higher than his friends were but he had zero training and lacked the mentality nessisary to fight. He also lacked training.
Which is fucking hilarious to think of because what if he didn’t become a huntsmen? Would there just be some accountant with the ability to tank falls from an airplane and the strength to lift 300lbs and run faster than the speed limit?
Farmer Jaune AU where he accepts his father’s demands stays with the family and still becomes a world hero because he’s just built different.
Ruby: Hi, we’re a team of huntresses out on a mission. Could you tell us what the problem is? It was very vague.
Jaune: Problem? I don’t think we have any problems. I usually take care of the Grimm myself.
Yang: You, straw-man?
Jaune: (Nods) I’ve been taking care of this farm for years now. I haven’t seen anything I couldn’t handle.
Yang: Well, I’m sure you and your wife are very happy about that.
Jaune: Oh, uh, I’m not married. I’m just looking after the farm until my parents get back.
Weiss: Well, the report came from a “Nicholas Arc” asking us to “wrangle in the monster.”
Jaune: That’s my dad, but I don’t know anything about a monster.
Blake: It must have been resolved already.
Jaune: Well, the last thing I saw was one of those big-armed Grimm, but he was pretty easy to deal with.
Ruby: A beringel?! Wow! What weapon did you use?!
Jaune: Shovel. Broke it, too. It was a good shovel.
Weiss: …What?!
Ozpin: “And you kidnapped him?”
Yang: “I mean. I like to think we rescued him.”
Ozpin: “You put aura restraints on him and dragged him off of his family farm.”
Weiss: “The law is quite clear when it comes to unregistered Aura users.”
Jaune: *Steps through the door* I’m sorry but I think I broke your fancy handcuffs. Also can I go home now?”
Yang: *Wide eyed* “You broke aura restraints!?”
Jaune:“Aurwha?”
Weiss:“Y-You don’t know what Aura is?”
Jaune:“No…”
Ozpin: *Pinching his nose bridge* “I knew I should have sent team VPR instead.”
Jaune: “Aw, don’t say that. You shouldn’t compare yourself to-”
Nora, not listening: “But you know what I know now after hearing you both?”
Jaune: “Um. What?”
Nora, leaning in close with a sultry look: “I know I can at least talk dirtier. Come back upstairs to our room if you wanna find out.” *turns to leave*
Jaune: *dazed for a moment… only to see all of RWBY staring right at him* “Er… you girls didn’t hear all that did you?”
Weiss: “The whole cafeteria heard it, idiot.”
Yang: “You finally got with Pyrrha!? … Nice.”
Blake: “Can dirty talk better huh? Jaune, would you tell me if that’s true when you find out?”
Jaune: “No! This is… uh, JNPR business!” *leaves the table*
Ruby: … “Anyone else kinda wish we had a boy in the team?”
Weiss and Pyrrha always knew they had something in common. They just never thought it would be something so confusing and painful. But even in spite of the pain, there is a seed, waiting to sprout.
· In the scene where Oz finally talks to the team once again, they made sure to have Emerald in the shot a lot, since both Oz and Emerald are seeking apologies. They’re not quite part of the group yet.
I think this clarification from the V8 commentary is extremely important, and emphasizes that both Emerald and Oz will have character development and redemption in future volumes, having the buildup in V8, which leads to the beginning of those arcs in Vacuo during OLVE’s POVs and then continuing and possibly coming to something of a conclusion when RWBYJ(N?) return from the Island.
I agree. I wasn’t too happy with Team Protag suddenly accepting Oz back, especially after the way he manipulated them throughout the series and then it seemed like they were agreeing that said manipulations were right. They weren’t. And I’m rather neutral on Emerald’s redemption. While I’m glad she’s trying, we can’t forget that she not only caused the Fall of Beacon, but her first scene was committing murder with Mercury. Both she and Oz have a lot of work to do to make things right.
Yang:*Pacing, biting nail* Where is he!? He stood me up, didn’t he? That ass!
Weiss:*Sighs*It’s only 9:01, Yang.
Ruby:Yeah! He knows our movie just ended and ever since Marvelous comics started putting movies out, he sits through the credits!
Weiss:Ugh.
Ruby:*Spins immediately, finger touching a shocked Weiss’ nose* They’re important to the story and if you skip them you are an agent of chaos!
Blake:*Very hungry* Last week you ate every single one of the chocolate-chocolate chip cookies and so nobody would notice you put the oatmeal raisin in their place.
Ruby:*Resolutely*I have no memory of such an incident.
Blake:You’re still serving detention.
Weiss:*Moves Ruby’s finger* And Professor Goodwitch is seriously considering paying for a dietician out of her own pocket after she discovered that you really ate every single last one of them.
Ruby:*Nervous but determined* You will not frighten me with your words, Weiss!
Weiss:*Rolls eyes and gives up*
Yang:*Adjusting jacket, looking at her new tank top* So…
Ruby:*Realizes*Oh, right! You’re you, Yang! No way is Jaune standing you up! Just you wait!
~~20 minutes later~~
Jaune:*Runs up dressed in a nice shirt and jeans, panting* S-Sorr…sorry I’m late, Yang.
Yang:*Irritated and a bit hurt* Finally! We nearly missed our reservation, what the hell took you so long? *Pauses*You dick.
*RWB starts to move, ready to leave the two although Weiss rolls her eyes, mutters something and then yelps when Ruby elbows her in the ribs*
Jaune:*Taking deep breaths* I got lost.
Weiss:*Can’t help herself* What!? How!? The directions she gave you were so simple a child could’ve managed!
Yang:Yeah, lover boy, what gives? East Mar and Mallo street! What’s the friggin’ complication?
Jaune:*Stands, but blinks in confusion* Wha–east?I thought you said weast!
Weiss:
Ruby:*Facepalm*
*Blake is halfway to the restaurant at this point*
Yang:*Astonished, takes a deep and cleansing breath after a moment and then grins brightly, squishing his arm between hers and her boob* Jaune, you have no idea how lucky you are to be so damn handsome.
Jaune:*Coming out of bedroom completely naked* Well the good news is I think I got the last of the cum out of your lingerie, Weiss. *Holding delicate, tiny, one piece lingerie while holding it between two fingers*
Weiss:*Chokes*
Jaune: Oh come on, it’s not that… *Looks up and sees Weiss, her team, her sister, her mother, Nora and her child, Coco and Velvet and Elm all staring at him, dressed up and sitting around eating a fancy brunch*
Nora:*Covering little Freya’s eyes* No pumpkin, don’t look at Uncle Jaune’s peepee. *Glaring at Jaune*
Ruby:Oh boy, don’t look at your male besties dick, Ruby Rose.
Willow:*Wide eyed but refusing to look at anything but her non-alcoholic coffee* Oh my.
Winter:*Bright red* A-a-ah, u-um, sister!?
Yang:*Whistles*How the hell does he fit that inside lil’ ol’ Weiss?
Blake:*Trying to cover Yang’s eyes as Yang holds her away one handedly* No, don’t look at his dick, Yang, we’re married!
Yang:*Blows raspberry, laughing*
Coco:*Puts down finger sandwich while sighing sadly*
Velvet:*Gaping*
Elm:*To Weiss* Damn girl. *Puts fist up*Respect.
Weiss:*Crimson, ignoring everybody* Jaune Schnee-Arc, what do you think you’re–coveryourselfthisinstant!
Jaune:*Still standing, staring, lingerie between two fingers*
Weiss:*Finally notices everybody else staring, blushes harder and clenches fist while shaking* You dunce! T-this isn’t what it looks like, ladies!
Yang:*Grinning smugly, eyes covered by a panting and exhausted Blake* Mhmm. We get you, Weiss. Bow-chika-wow-wow!
Weiss:*Wants the earth to swallow her whole as she now notices her mother sneaking peaks*
Jaune:*Looks from everybody, back to the bedroom he was in and speaks, genuinely baffled* How long was I in there!?
Weiss:*From underneath many blankets, peeking from behind a comforter* I’m truly sorry, Arc. I had meant to assist you in your dust theory paper, but I’m not feeling terribly well.
Jaune:*Scratches head* Hey, no worries Sn- Weiss. Do you need anything? A hot compress?
Weiss:*Is glad she has a comforter for a shield as she blushes in embarrassment*How!*Coughs, in a normal tone of voice* Excuse me. How did you…
Jaune: I have seven sisters, Weiss.
Weiss:*Nods meekly, still embarrassed* A hot compress would be lovely. I feel awful.
—————–
Yang:*Blinks* Is that vomit boy?
Blake:*Reading*You could try calling him by his name.
Yang: You could try acknowledging his existence. *Blake glares, feeling a little guilty*
Cardin:*Walking by* He needed a warm compress.
Yang: What for?
Cardin:*Feeling kinda humbled, a bit envious* Nothin’ serious.
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Jaune:*Taking box* Thanks Coco, you’re a lot less scary than Poppy said you were.
Coco:*Lowers her shades* Oh, did snookums slander my good name?
Jaune:*Feels his neck get hot* U-uh, no! Just that you were kinda protective of, um, *lifts box, almost drops it and gives Coco a heart attack* this. Sorry. But really, thanks, it’s really nice of you.
Coco:*Clutching her heart, waves him off* Just tell that leggy blonde she owes me some serious cuddling.
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Professor Peach: It’s not often I get students actually interested in my hobby.
Jaune:Well, we are all teenagers.
Professor Peach: *Laughs*True enough. Hmm. *Side eyes Jaune* Well, the same can’t be said for you, young man. *Sees Jaune about to protest* I think what you meant to say is you’re all aspiring Huntsmen and Huntresses. Sometimes the future is so bright and shiny to your classmates that they forgot the everyday. It’s quite nice to see that isn’t the case with each of you.
Jaune:*Opens and closes his mouth, shuffles awkwardly*
Professor Peach: *Smiles softly* You have nothing to be embarrassed of, Jaune Arc. Here *carefully hands his request over* exactly as you requested. Have a wonderful day, child.
Jaune:*Nods quickly and walks off*
Professor Peach: And days like today, Rosalie, are why you do this job. *Happily hums as she gets back to work*
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Jaune:Okay, look, I’m just asking which–
Beryl:*Sighs dramatically* And I’m telling you, kitten *Ignores Jaune’s protests* that they’re all mondo good.
Julie:Like, Bea-Bea’s right. That one *pointing with a fuchsia nail* is just the sweetest thing in the world, will just have you feeling warm and happy inside after.
Cissy:Plus it has just…mmm. Ouch! *Is swatted by Beryl, playfully* You bitch. Anyways, that one right there is just cute and total *squeals*overload. Can’t go wrong with it, it’s a classic.
Beryl:Thenthatone is probably the safest bet, because who doesn’t love a puppy?
Jaune:A puppy? *Beryl nods* Well, uh, thanks. And I promise I’ll get them back to you by tomorrow. I’ll also see if Ren’s interested, but, uh, maybe keep your semblances ready?
Cissy:*Raises hand*Uh, I haven’t activated mine yet. I’ve just got Nemesis.
Beryl:*Slings arm around Cissy’s shoulders* Don’t worry, kitten, between My House and Julie’s Spit-Spot, plus our weapons we can handle Valkyrie if she gets in a mood.
Jaune:*Deadpan*She was benchpressing one of the academy’s washing machines the other day. No aura.
Julie:We’re good at running away.
Beryl:*Scandalized*Julie!
Julie:Cute boy or not, no way am I getting my face rocked by that monster.
Jaune:*Shrugs, collecting stuff to leave* Um, I don’t know if it’ll work but maybe fill your bags with syrup. Might work as a distraction if Mt. Nora erupts.
Beryl:*Flatly*Really?
Cissy:*Flips platinum blonde hair* I saw her drinking it right out of the bottle once before Lie stopped her.
Beryl:*Sees Jaune’s gone, giggles* Somehow I think kitten got the better end of the deal. *Speculative* Shame he’s super taken.
Julie:Uh, what? Isn’t-
Beryl: Oh you sweet summer child, never change *Ruffles Julie’s hair*
Julie: Ack! Stop!
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Jaune:Thanks headmaster! This is all really great!
Ozpin:*Working at desk* No need to thank me, mister Arc.
Jaune:Uh, yeah I do. You didn’t haveto allow me to do this, but you did and it’s really neat of you.
Ozpin:*Smiles*Well then, you’re welcome. Enjoy.
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Ruby:You definitely came to the right girl!
Jaune:*Looking at his haul* I’ll say. You’re sure you’re okay with helping? I kinda saw the looks you were giving Crescent Rose back at the forge. *Teasingly*You sure you don’t want some alone time with your baby?
Ruby:*Blushes the color of her cloak* S-shut up! She’ll be fine without me, I was just thinking of trying out some custom dust ammo is all! *Very seriously* I don’t have a problem! You have a problem!
Jaune:Riii-iiight.*Ruby puffs cheeks out, teasingly* Like you don’t have a cookie problem?
Ruby:*Points dramatically, very loud* THAT…*Slumps and sighs* please don’t tell Yang I have a nightly plate of chocolate chip.
Jaune:*Laughs*No problem, Ruby. You know me. How can I turn my back on the girl who actually talked her team into not killing me when I told them I cheated my way into Beacon?
Ruby:Yeah, yeah. So get those babies ready, vomit boy and watch Ruby - I am totally a pro at this and all things wonderful - Rose do her magic!
Jaune:Will do, crater face!
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Jaune:*Grins*Thanks Cardin. You know, when you’re not being all racist and pushing people around you’re actually a really nice guy.
Sky:Ooooh. What a compliment. The kindness just gently caresses your face like a butterfly’s wings, huh Cardin?
Cardin:*Scowling*Shut it, Sky. I’m still trying so that’s totally fair.
Jaune:I, uh, didn’t mean it–
Cardin:*Rubbing neck* I know dude, no worries. Got a date with my girl coming up and it’s our anniversary, so it’s just a little extra. And don’t worry about paying me back, this is like the very least I can do for you after everything. *Jaune’s about to protest* Nope. I know we’re cool, but I was a huge douchebag. I mean it.
Jaune:Well thanks. It means a lot. *Leaves*
Russel:*Reading motorcycle magazine* You don’t havea girl, bro.
Cardin:*Frowns*I know.
Dove:You know you don’t have to help him out like that. You’re only hurting yourself.
Cardin:*Wipes face with hands, flops on his bed and stares at the ceiling*Yeah, well, too bad for Cardin fucking Winchester. If Jaune’s happy, I’m happy. I wasn’t joking when I said he deserves better than me. *Rolls on side to stare at wall.*
RDL:*All staring at their leader, all of them sad*
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Jaune:*Cheerfully*I’m back!
Weiss:*Very grumpily glaring at Jaune from beneath her covers, only her eyes visible, her voice is acidic* It’s quite fine, Arc. It’s only been two and a half hours. I know you have better things to do, so don’t bother acting like you were looking forward to coming back to deal with me.
Jaune:*Winces*Yeah, sorry. I was getting the hot towel when I kinda realized that you’ve probably been dealing with this all by yourself. *Weiss growls* It’s just, I remembered how you said you and your Dad don’t really talk and your little brother’s a, a snot, I think you called him? *Weiss feels embarrassed, but says nothing while staring at Jaune* Just hold on.
*Weiss does but when he comes back in the room her eyes go wide in shock*
Jaune: I-I just have a lot of sisters. Four older, three younger and they all have different things they like when they’re on their period. Saphron’s just happy if I’ll bring her things and Coral just wants me to leave her alone. Peri always wants cuddles and movies and *blushes as he realizes how much he’s talking* I just thought instead of whatever you usually do, you might want something more? Just to try something new?
Weiss:*Stares at several hot compresses, an expensive looking box of chocolates, a small boquet of blue Glory of the Snow’s, a stack of films, several unhealthy but delicious looking snacks and a stuffed polar bear with a top hat*
Weiss:*Wide eyed, completely taken aback* W-what?
Jaune:I-I-I don’t mean to assume anything, but I’m guessing you didn’t really have anyone who tried to make your period any better?
Weiss:I have a butler, Klein, who would always check in on me but never, well I never thought to ask for more. *Very softly as she stares at the rolling entourage of goodies* It never occurred.
Jaune:Okay, well, um, how about I bring this in?
*Jaune does, Weiss watching as he sets the flowers near her bed with wide eyes and gratefully accepting the compress, bringing it under her comforter and sighing in relief*
Jaune:We’ll have to set it up on your scroll, but I did bring movies to just so you have something fun to do today. There’s a family film with an apparently super cute actor, another that’s a cute animated movie that’s a staple of everybody’s childhood except mine apparently, *Weiss snorts, watching the covers* and one about a puppy finding his way home–
Weiss:*Eyes glued to the case, speaks immediately* That one.
Jaune:You sure, I checked the fam–
Weiss:*Eyes not leaving the box* I’m certain. *Flushes*Please?
Jaune:Sure. Just let me set this up.
*Jaune also hands over the chocolates, which Weiss stares at curiously and much to her delight, brings over the bags of snacks and she clutches the bag of cheesy poofs to her, very much wanting to try them for the first time*
Jaune:Okay, that should do it. So you’ve got your Cheez-E-Poofs, I grabbed a few sodas, juices that I thought you might like *quickly*but I also got water! Um, here. *Hands Weiss the stuffed animal, which she stares at and brings close to her face, loving how cute it is and how soft it is* Oh, Ruby helped me dip some strawberry’s in chocolate if you wanna try them later. There’s normal ones too.
Weiss:*Touched and doesn’t know what to say* I-it’s all so…umm, thank you. You really didn’t have to.
Jaune: *Scratches the back of his head, looks away* No problem, Weiss. I’m used to stuff like this, so…I’ll go. *Looking very embarassed* You’ve probably had enough of me talking you to death, so I’m just gonna go across the hall–
Weiss:*From behind her bear* Stay.*Jaune stares at her, blinking in surprise* You were going to offer, but you…back home the most I ever got were the occasional visits from Klein. But having someone to be there sounds very nice and I’d like if you would. Very much. I certainly won’t eat all of this anyways, so…please?
Jaune:*Nodding rapidly* Sure. Right. Yeah, I just didn’t wanna assume or impose or *watches Weiss’ eyes light up at the cheesy snack she just tried* I’ll sit.
*Jaune sits next to Weiss’ bed and they watch the film, eat snacks and after the movie, Weiss tries the strawberries as the second film starts. When she wakes up after falling asleep, she discovers the mess she’d made of the comforter is cleaned, Jaune had gathered up her snacks and placed them in a box. Her flowers now have a vase and the bear she had placed on his shoulder is on her pillow*
Weiss:*Smiles and hugs bear tightly*
~~A week later~~
Weiss:*Exasperated* Where is he?
Yang:*Balancing a pencil on her nose on her bed, ignoring her homework* Who?
Weiss:*Notices Berry B. Cold on Yang’s stomach and shoots forward like a bullet, snatching him and hugging him to her abdomen* You know who you bum, Jaune!
Yang:*Grinning like the cat who ate the canary* Oh-ho, finally acknowledging him by his first name after all this time, Weiss Cream?
Weiss:*Blushing*Quiet you.
Ruby:Leave her alone, Yang. But, uh, I don’t really know where he is.
Weiss:Nonsense. I may have missed the chance to help him with his paper but at the very least I can at least explain some of the theory to him, give him better than what Beacon’s textbooks offer.
Yang:Oh yeah, sure, sounds fun.
Weiss:*Bristling*E-even if it’s a boring subject, it is useful. *Hugs bear tighter* And he needs all the help he can get and–
Blake:*Walking in* If you’re talking about Jaune, he’s way too busy Weiss.
Weiss:I beg your pardon?
Yang:Yeah, you didn’t know?
Weiss:*Irritated*No Yang, it’s why I asked you in the first place.
Yang:*Flatly*Oh. I thought you were joking. No, I mean it, don’t look at me like that! Seriously, vomit boy’s been busy the last couple days.
Weiss:*Confused* But why?
Yang:*Staring* Seriously? I mean, he got that whole thing together for you.
Weiss:M-me!? Is that…but he said he was used to it! I-I knew he was talking about his sisters, but he said Ruby helped! H-he…
Ruby: Yup, I did, but I didn’t know Jaune was making them so you could have a nice, comfy that-time-of-the-month. I thought he just wanted a strawberry snack! That he’d finally been enlightened. *Sighs*
Yang:And that whole spread wasn’t just free, he went around and traded a lot of favors to get it together.
Weiss:*Gaping*H-he…what?He traded favors, just… *Uncertain, squeezing her bear while looking distressed* You didn’t know? He hasn’t done that with any of you?
Ruby:Nope!
Blake: Gods no.
Yang: Dad’s sweet like that for me when it’s bad-bad, but if Jaune offered I’d definitely turn him down. *Gives Weiss a look*
Ruby:Yeah, and all I need is my Non-Descript Winter Holiday lights and my guns ‘n ammo mags plus my scroll and I’m happy. *Shrugs*I get really crabby so I prefer being alone.
RWY:*Staring at Blake*
Blake:My ex did it for me once. Never again.
Weiss:S-so he did all that, just for me? Because I was miserable?
Yang:*Sighs, flops back on her bed* I don’t know why you’re so surprised. Ask his team. Jaune’s actually a pretty nice guy. He aimed Neptune in your direction back at the dance even though anybody with eyes knew he was kinda bummed the whole night. After you started talking with him after and started sharing, I think he just wanted you to have, y’know, some normal stuff that we all enjoy because our Dad’s aren’t asshats.
Ruby:Yang!
Blake:*Sees Weiss looking at her, looking upset* He’s been Coco’s personal shopper for the last week, he’s been dodging Nora since Ren agreed to a date with each of those girls from Team SNLT because she is pissed, he’s been doing odd jobs for Ozpin all week, he’s been doing a lot of work outside for Peach and I think he’s also been in the laundry rooms a lot. That stuff wasn’t just free. Plus he’s had to do all his usual leader stuff and his homework.
Weiss:*Gapes, hugs her bear and her eyes drift to her box of treats and she purses her lips* B-but…that’s so much, just so I…
Yang:Um, he likes you Weiss. Even if he stepped aside for Neptune, he’s not gonna just poof whatever he feels for you away just because he doesn’t have a chance. Then he sees you feeling like shit, knows just how bad it is because of all his sisters and gets it in his head that you deserve the princess treatment. *Stretches* He offered for Pyrrha once but she just went really red, yelled ‘NO!’ and apparently pushed him through a wall.
Weiss:*Sits on bed with her knees pulled up, hugging her bear while hiding a wobbling lip as she realizes and RBY just sighs*
~~Four days later~~
Yang:*Grins*Called it.
Blake:Yes, because it was such a mystery that this was gonna happen after Weiss had it spelled out for her that Jaune still has it bad for her even if he was trying to get over her. I’ll admit I still don’t understand the way Weiss thinks or why Jaune would put himself through all of that just because Weiss was having a bad period when it was clear at the time she wasn’t even thinking of him that way, but c’mon Yang.
Yang:*Hand out*
Blake:*Rolls her eyes, puts Lien in her hand* Child.
*Meanwhile Weiss stands on her tiptoes, arms around Jaune’s neck and enjoys kissing her boyfriend*
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Two things: One, I headcanon Cardin as gay and occasionally having a thing for Jaune if it isn’t entirely obvious. Two, I don’t want my Tumblr to be nothing but crack/lewd. I’d also like some occasional romance/wholesome content. This isn’t the best, but hopefully it’s not quite as bad as I think it is towards the end.
Yang:*Chatting amicably with Blake before Combat class*
Jaune:*Walks hurriedly up to RWBY*
Weiss:*Focused on her scroll* Whatever it is, Arc, I’m not interested.
Jaune: *Frantically taps Yang’s shoulder*
Yang:*Turns* Yeah, whaddaya need vomit boy?
Jaune:*Pulls out Yang’s top and stares into her cleavage*
Yang:
Weiss:
Blake:
Ruby:
Yang:*Finally is able to speak* Okay, what in THE ACTUAL FUCK–
Jaune:*Still staring* Sorry, just checking to see if I have erectile dysfunction. *Lets Yang’s top snap back into place* Good news, I don’t! *Smiles winningly and walks away*
Yang:*Mouth hanging open* Holy shit why was that so fucking smooth?
Yang: Soooo, I’m guessing you wanna hear all about our thrilling heroics, eh Jaune?
Jaune:*Dazedly looking into the distance* Huh? Oh, that. No, I’m good.
Nora:*Dramatic gasp* Ren! Something’s wrong with Jaune! Take his temperature!
Ren:*Ignores*
Ruby:Shedoeshave a point, Ren. Jaune was really disappointed after all.
Weiss:*Playfully*Well he isbasically a glorified babysitter.
Yang:It was pretty exciting. Me and Blake were awesome! *Clutches bicep*
Marrow:I was there. It’s true.
Yang:Sound less enthused, why don’t you? *Glares at Marrow*
Blake:*Trying to be the voice of reason* Come on guys, be fair. After dealing with a bunch of small children all day, y’know, when he’s not just directing traffic, Jaune’s probably just tired.
Nora:*Extremely loud and annoying gasp* It is sothe haircut!
Yang:Henh?
*Nora zips over to Jaune, grabs his collar*
Nora:*Cackling* No wonder you’re tired, fearlessleader!
Weiss:*Hand goes over mouth* Oh my.
Ruby: That’s, ahehehehe *breaks off into giggling*
Marrow:Oh what!? How did-who would-how could he *growls* Viiine, why him!?
Vine:*Calmly sitting next to a bemused Harriet* Do I know him any better than you, Marrow?
Marrow:*Whines*
Jaune:Nora! No!
Blake:Or maybe he’s tired because he’s been hooking up with Cassie.
Jaune:Hernameis–
Yang: Pfft, who needs names! You’ve been getting freaky with a MILF on your shift!
Oscar:*To Ren* It’s like this a lot, isn’t it?
Ren:*Suffering* Yes.
*Jaune has a very obvious, very dark hickey*
Yang:So, what was she like?
Ruby:*Stops giggling, appalled and blushing* Yang!
Nora:Ooh, did she ask you to add some sausage to her casserole!?
Weiss:*Embarrassed and blushing a bit, but mostly disgusted* Nora, that’s vile!
Marrow: I need you to teach me your ways, wise and venerated one!
Qrow:*Sighs*I need a drink. *Remembers he quit drinking*Dammit.
Blake:Is she really that good that she’s leaving you so tapped out? *Ignores Ruby’s sputtering*
Jaune:*Completely overwhelmed and embarrassed* G-guys, ch-chill! And I’m not answering any of your questions, they’re all–
Jaune:*Realizes his error*
*Dead fucking silence*
Nora:*Proud and sniffling*You dog.
Yang:Wait,allof them!? That’s like *remembers what Nora told her* six women! And you’re a virgin!
Jaune:*Weakly*Was. I was a virgin. A few weeks ago.
Weiss:*Loses the battle and blushes, both hands cover her mouth now* Oh my.
Ruby:*To herself* I’m an adult, I can handle adult things, including a friend getting intimate with six older women, noIcan’tnowI’mimagingthingsaaaaaaahhhhh!!!!!
Marrow:*In total respect and awe, to Harriet and Vine* I know him. He’s my friend.
Blake:I-I. There are no words.
Yang:*Still can’t believe it* Six! How!?
Jaune:I’m a teenager. Looking at linoleum makes me want to have sex. They’re also really, really fucking hot. And just when I think I’m empty all of a sudden I learn new things. *Eyes glaze over* If anyone ever tells you that six mouths working together isn’t all it’s cracked up to be then clearly they’ve never been sucked or licked by six fucking mouths.
*Silence reigns once more*
Jaune:Welp. That did it. *Opens scroll, puts it to his ear and then winces* Y-yeah, you told me alright. Yes, you win. Yes that means I’ll do the thing. I promise. I-I’m an Arc! It’s embarrassing and kind of weird, but I did give you my word. So, uh, *blushes brightly* yeah, okay, figures. I’ll be over in five.
*Hangs up*
Jaune:Well, gotta go. *Goes quickly*
Marrow:*Into the shocked silence*I’ve never wanted to be somebody else more than I do right now.
Jaune:*Don’t stare at her thighs, don’t stare at her thighs, don’t stare at her thighs*
Winter:*Steps forward to lead them into Atlas Academy*
Jaune:*Defeated* Shit, you looked at her thighs.
*Dead silence*
Jaune: Oscar, buddy, I said that out loud, didn’t I?
Oscar:*Embarrassed* Ah, yeah. You did.
Weiss:*Jaw clenched, staring at Jaune unblinkingly*
Winter:*Mouth briefly drops open before closing* This way.
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Weiss:*Extremely irritated* Has he no decency!?
Yang:I don’t know how to answer that question without making you mad.
Weiss:*Is done with these degenerates*
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Winter:F-furthermore, I’ll have you at least give my sister the barest modicum of respect! It’s o-o-only fair!
Jaune:*Happy, muffled noises*
Winter:*Gasps*Oh, good boy. Now don’t stop licking until you see the whites of my eyes! O-nly theennnnnnnn! O-only then may you enter my mouth. *Tries to be stern as her thighs quake, looking down at Jaune* If I wake up to anything less than feeling as if I’m to choke, y-you will be sorr-eeeeeee!!!!
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Blake:I think you’re blowing this a little out of proportion, Weiss.
Weiss:*Fidgets*Perhaps.*Sighs*Yes, you’re right. Amongst other things, my sister is first and foremost a soldier and thena high class lady in her own right. *Laughs guiltily* Sorry. Hmm. I should probably apologize to Winter too, for doubting the strength of her character!
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Regardless of whatever issues you might have with RWBY proper (my list goes: anything that isn’t related to the characters themselves, their interactions, the music and the fights), you have to admit that Rooster Teeth knew exactlywhat they were doing with Winter and her new design, specifically those pants.
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