Captain Arc-Chapter 2
On your left
It was around 6 in the morning, when a redheaded woman had decided to wake up for an early morning run. There were a couple of reasons why she did this, first was to make sure that she could have avoided any unwanted attention from her fans. She came to Beacon to avoid the fame she gained in the tournaments, but it seemed her fame was well known over Remnant. The second reason was part of her training, she was just so used to getting up early that she did it out of habit.
Quietly and quickly, she made her way to the locker room to change into some running clothes. She was wearing a red tank top with her symbol on the right breast, along with some running shorts and runners. It was about 6:30 when she finally made her way out into the courtyard and noticed another person running at full sprint. She decided on a light jog, as to not tire herself out before initiation. All of a sudden a voice came from behind.
"On your left!"
Then just as fast, the person came up and passed her on her left. Recognising it was the person she saw earlier, she was in awe that he was still running just as fast. She continued her jog, after about a minute and a half she had completed a lap of the courtyard when once again the same voice from earlier spoke up.
"On your left!"
"On my left. Got it!" She replied. Again it was the same person, this time she took note of him. He had blonde hair and was wearing a grey t-shirt, with blue shorts and runners. Still going at full sprint, passing her again he continued till she couldn't see him in the distance. She continued to jog for another minute when once again.
"On your left!"
Now she was getting a little bit annoyed with this person. She hoped he wasn't just another fan trying to outdo her in hopes of impressing her. She was used to these types but that didn't mean it was any less annoying.
After 20 minutes of him passing her, she heard his footsteps from behind again. "Don't you say it! Don't you SAY IT!" Pyrrha practically yelling at him, frustrated with him passing her. She figured at this point she was both impressed and frustrated at the boy. By this point anyone else would have given up trying to beat her in endurance running, but not only was this guy still going but still running at full sprint.
"On your left!"
"OH COME ON!" She let out a frustrated growl, and tried to go for a full out run, she couldn't catch up. Getting tired, she had decided to take a rest at a nearby tree, she didn't want to be exhausted for initiation. After 10 minutes of sitting down, the boy had decided to approach her.
"Need a hand?" The blonde boy had said, putting out his hand for her to take.
"Thanks." She said taking his hand, helping her up. "How are you not winded?"
He chuckled a bit before answering, "T-that was only half of my usual warm up, if I was going all out I might be. Heh heh."
She look at the boy quizzically, he didn't seem to gloat about beating her, nor did it seem like he recognised her. "How far did you actually run? I didn't see you in the courtyard."
It looked like he was nervous about telling her, it was almost like he didn't want to tell her. After a moment he gave a sheepish reply. "The entire campus…"
'The entire campus?!' Okay, now she's a bit more annoyed. How could someone run like that? How fast could he actually run? So many more questions popped in her head.
"I-I'm Jaune, b-by the way" Jaune said as he put out his hand for her to shake.
"Pyrrha." 'here it comes' she thought to herself, as a small frown came upon her face. But to her surprise, it didn't come, and the small frown turned into a happy smile.
Jaune noticed the frown and smile, she must not like her name or something. "Well I don't know about you, but all that running has left my stomach empty." He said "I think I'll head to the mess hall and get some breakfast. Would you like to join me?"
Pyrrha was a little dumbstruck, he was treating her like a normal person would. Before she could say anything though…
"N-not that you have to I mean! You can get ready for initiation and stuff, I just thought that you were hungry after your run and…" he said nervously scratching the back of his head, with a nervous voice.
Pyrrha giggled at his nervousness "That sounds grand!"
With that they headed towards the cafeteria. Unfortunately, Jaune didn't notice that his shoelaces came undone and that Pyrrha had accidentally stepped on said shoelace. As he went to take another step, the shoelace was pulled taught and he fell forward luckily onto the grass.
Quickly noticing that she had caused the fall said "I'm sorry!" Before quickly assisting the boy back up onto his feet. Before they got going, he tied his shoes and they set off to the cafeteria again.
After eating they both had decided they needed a shower, so they parted ways knowing they would see each other later. After the nice warm shower, Jaune decided to get ready for initiation and headed to the locker room to get geared up.
When he got to the locker room he realised something. He forgot which locker he put his stuff in. Luckily Ozpin had provided him this portable phone like device called a 'scroll'. He was amazed by it, the closest thing he had at home was big, bulky, and not very portable. This was small, compact and could collapse into a small pocket sized device. He learned to use it over the past couple of days, and luckily he put his locker number on it.
"Locker 636! I don't remember counting that high!" He said to no one in particular. As he proceeded he noticed that Ruby was talking to her sister, and looking a little distressed. He chuckled when he heard her exclaim "I drink milk!". That reminded him of one of his sisters, may they rest in peace. Trying to forget about that horrible memory he pressed on to his locker.
As he arrived to his locker and noticed that Pyrrha and the girl themed in white from the other day were talking about teams. "I was planning on letting the chips fall where they may." Pyrrha said, to Jaune it sounded forced. At this time he noticed that they both stood in front of his locker. Pyrrha was wearing a bronze corset with gold accents, a very short mini skirt, high heeled boots, greaves, a bracer on her left arm, arm length gloves and a red sash to complete her ensemble. She carried a similar shield to himself but with two half circles cut out along the outer edge, and a short sword that he assumed must turn into some sort of gun, that were located on her back. The other girl was wearing a white dress that was accented light blue, over top was a light blue jacket. She didn't have any armour, but was carrying a rapier that had a cylinder similar to one in a revolver with multiple colors.
He cleared his throat to get their attention, as he really needed his stuff. "Excuse me ladies, but I believe you're in front of my locker."
They both turned to see Jaune standing patiently for them to move so he could get to his locker. "Oh! Hello again, Jaune" Pyrrha replied moving away from his locker.
"Hey Pyrrha." He said as he approached his locker. Opening to find his uniform, and weapons. As he was getting dressed both girls looked away to give him a little privacy. Even though he was just putting his outfit on top of his clothing. After he got his uniform assembled together with his shield on his back, grenades in his back pouch and gun secured on his leg, the girl in white spoke up.
"Excuse me! Do you have any idea to whom you are speaking to!?" Sounding quite annoyed at the blonde haired boy.
"I-I'm sorry, but I've never heard or seen you before." He said to the girl in white. "But I met Pyrrha here earlier today"
The girl in white looked annoyed, was he supposed to know her. To him she looked like a rich girl that expected to be treated highly because she was rich and always treated as such. Those types never really liked being given orders.
"I am Weiss Schnee, heiress to the Schnee Dust Company." She said with a look that said "I'm more important than you". He didn't recognize the name, he assumed it was a big company here on Remnant.
"Do you even know who she is?" Weiss continued, pointing towards Pyrrha.
"Well her name's Pyrrha, and we met this morning." Jaune responded.
"That is Pyrrha Nikos, she graduated top of her class in Sanctum!" Weiss said.
"Well congratulations, I think."
"She's won the Mistral Regional Tournament 3 years in a row, a new record!"
"Never heard of it"
Weiss looked very frustrated at this point, but he honestly never heard of the tournament, and he was told about the other academies.
"SHE'S ON THE BOX OF PUMPKIN PETE'S MARSHMALLOW FLAKES!" She screamed waving her arms frantically.
Jaune then realised a couple of things. Both himself and Pyrrha were paraded around like monkeys because of something special. Himself, used to sell bonds for a war effort, and Pyrrha as a mascot to sell cereal. The second was the white haired girl in front of him, was hoping to get Pyrrha to essentially work for her. He didn't trust Weiss, and not just because her name in German was 'white snow'. But because she was acting similar to how Germans did during the war.
"Well first off, I haven't had the luxury of having cereal for a couple of years. Second I really don't think those achievements will matter when we're out there facing monsters head on." He said speaking from experience. "What happened in your past needs to be put aside, we're not fighting for ourselves. We're fighting for everyone so that they can live knowing that they will be safe and free."
Weiss looked flabbergasted, while Pyrrha looked almost relieved for some reason. He didn't pay too much attention to the looks he was given, he was more focused on getting ready. Weiss was about to give a retort when there was an announcement over the loudspeaker.
"Would all first year students please make their way to Beacon cliffs for initiation. I repeat, would all first year students please make their way to Beacon cliffs for initiation." The voice of Professor Goodwitch said.
"Well, I guess that's our cue." Jaune said as he turned to leave. "See you out there Pyrrha!"
Jaune had left the locker room and had promptly arrived at the cliffs. He noticed that both Ruby and Yang were standing on grey plates with Beacon's symbol on them. Both Professor Ozpin and Goodwitch stood in front of them. Seeing the open one next to Ruby, Jaune made his way to stand beside her and greeted them both. Once all the students had arrived, the only spots being next to Yang, Ozpin began his speech.
"For years you have trained to become warriors, and today your abilities will be evaluated in the Emerald Forest." said Ozpin.
"Now, I'm sure many of you have heard rumors about the assignment of "teams." Well, allow us to put an end to your confusion. Each of you will be given teammates... today." Continued Professor Goodwitch.
"These teammates will be with you for the rest of your time here at Beacon. So it is in your best interest to be paired with someone with whom you can work well." Ozpin continued. "That being said, the first person you make eye contact with after landing will be your partner for the next four years."
"WHAT!?" Ruby screamed next to him as he gave a little chuckle.
"After you've partnered up, make your way to the northern end of the forest. There you will find a temple holding several relics, each pair will return a relic to the cliffs. You will meet opposition along the way. Do not hesitate to destroy everything in your path... or you will die." Ozpin said "Now, any questions?"
Jaune raised his hand and asked "How will we be getting into the forest sir?"
Before Ozpin could answer him, Jaune heard the sound of gears shifting and a spring going off to his left. He turned and saw a student being launched off the platform they were standing on. 'Ah shit, well that answers my question' he thought to himself. He was hoping to have a parachute, never has he fallen from that great of fight without an injury. He may be a super soldier, but he was still human.
Jaune then positioned himself and braced for launch.
A/N: I apologize for the long wait, not really any way that I can say why. Life is pretty much the answer. but anyways I'm glad that this story has received the amount of positivity that it has. but now lets get to review BoodyKnight23: Thank you!
critic-chris: There are a couple of other RWBYxMarvel crossovers that I know of. "Arc Reaction" by Soulfulbard is one where Jaune is the Tony Stark of the RWBY universe, it has element from both series but set in one universe. Another is "The Rider of Remnant" by Masseffect-TxS where Jaune has the power of The Ghost Rider while not being in full control. Both are interesting reads. To answer your question if I do unlock his aura it will be used more in a passive stance as a shield, he won't use it to strengthen his speed or attacks. He could possibly see it as a crutch and not want to rely on it all the time. I may not give him a semblance but that's only if I can't figure out an appropriate one for him to have, mainly because I don't need to have him overpowered. MizoreShirayukiFan: I hope this chapter will make you happy. :) rwby1989: LOL. Dethcat: He's still human, he will make mistakes. Arsao Tome: SS is more of a trigger for Jaune, especially after who he fought in WWII.