Chapter 207: Returning House

DISCLAIMER: This story is NOT MINE IN ANY WAY. That honor has gone to the gorgeous bastard Ryuugi. This has been pulled from his Spacebattles publishment at threads/rwby-the-gamer-the-games-we-play-disk-five.341621/. Anyway on with the present…err learn.

Returning House

After I stepped out of the portal, I used to be again in Vale, overlooking town from the cliffs that surrounded it. For a second, I merely regarded on the metropolis I would grown up in, marveling at it barely.

Even now, it was arduous to consider how a lot issues had modified. Not even a 12 months in the past, I would been going by way of my days as a traditional particular person, going to a traditional faculty, residing a traditional life. Wanting round, I might select the distant figures of individuals I would recognized, if solely casuallyfellow college students, former lecturers, and simply folks I would seen on the streets sufficient that it had left an impression. Again then, I would go to highschool, come again house, and simply dream of issues that had been out of attain.

God my life was boring. I would say I would by no means have dreamed I would get this far, however in fact, the life I used to be residing now precisely what I would dreamt ofthe lifetime of a Hunter, defending the world from threats regular folks could not even think about. Granted, it turned out I hadn’t been capable of think about these threats on the time, however regardless. Regardless, I used to be residing the life I would all the time wished for.

And it was fairly superior. May do with much less world-threatening assholes and threats to these I cherished, however these bastards had all the time been theregetting rid of them was only a work in progress. I could not say I did not have any regrets, not after I remembered my father’s demise, however the life I would discovered was one which I used to be pleased with. Happy with.

You’d have felt the identical means, proper? Dad?

Absentlyor, maybe, unavoidablymy eyes fell upon the home I would grown up in. Peering inside, I observed that it was a bit dusty. Not as badly because it might have been, provided that no person lived there, however sufficient to note. The yard was a bit overgrown, too. I reached out with my energy to take care of each points, unsure what anybody would suppose after they noticed the change and probably not caring. It occurred to me absently that after we formally returned for the Vytal Pageant, my household would most likely transfer again into the home anyway, so I would as nicely care for the main points whereas I used to be right here. I would not need anybody coming how you can discover that it was a multitude.

“Jian,” Raven whispered on the opposite facet of the portal. “Is all the things okay?”

I hummed on the query.

“Sure,” I stated after a second. “Simply mulling over how odd it feels coming house. I would say I used to be feeling melancholic, however I am not unhappy, precisely. I do not remorse my decisions, both. I simply feelstrange.”

“I perceive,” Raven replied significantly, truthfully seeming to get it. That, as a lot as something, made me smile as I briefly closed my eyes.

“I figured you’ll,” I admitted. “I will be occurring forward, then. “Give me awhile after which be at liberty to go searching.”

Raven nodded, conscious that I would have the ability to see her even with my again turned, after which the portal behind me vanished. I took one final have a look at town of Vale after which turned, strolling by way of the house it had beforehand occupied as I made my means in the direction of Beacon.

For sure, I would already let the type of Jian Bing fade, primarily as a result of there was no actual level working round as a needed terrorist for this and partially as a result of it did not really feel proper to take action for this. In truth, it did not make a lot distinction so long as I used to be me, butregardless.

Not that that meant I used to be any much less on-guard, in fact. As I jogged nearer to the varsity, I scanned the encompassing space as completely as possiblemeaning, much more than I had the previous few instances, due to enhancements to my array of sensory abilities. Specifically, I saved a watch out for anybody or factor that is likely to be vital to Cinder’s upcoming plans, rigorously scanning the close by CCT and all the encompassing buildings to ensure I used to be completely aware of all of them. There have been a number of weak factors that I observed directly and added to my checklist of issues to make Ozpin take care of. On the identical time, nevertheless, I paid shut consideration to the scholar physique and the acquainted faces inside it.

There have been fairly a couple of of them.

The Crimson Rider

LV 70

Ruby Rose

The Solar That Chases the Evening

LV 60

Yang Xiaolong

The Magnificence

LV 56

Blake Belladonna

The Loneliest of All

LV 55

Weiss Schnee

The Invincible Woman

LV 68

Pyrrha Nikos

Within the Wake of the Storm

LV 60

Nora Valkyrie

The Flowers Blossom, the Fallen Wither

LV55

Lie Ren

I could not say I used to be significantly shocked to see any of them, besides maybe Weiss. Pyrrha had left Mistral for Vale, in spite of everything, and I would promised Ren and Nora that I would meet them right here once more. Blake had stated she’d attend Vale and I would recognized about Ruby and Yang already. I wasn’t positive why Weiss was right here, seeing as her household was from Atlas, however I am positive she had her reasonsperhaps her household simply had points like mine did.

Regardless of the purpose, nevertheless, I smileda bit completely satisfied, a bit unhappy, and maybe only a contact resigned. For higher or worse, it appeared that Beacon was the place all of the items would come collectively and the place all the things would finish. The issues I used to be working in the direction of and the issues I would already achieved all appeared bent on bringing me again to the place I would dreamt of as a childand I suppose that was tremendous. I would already selected my path, in spite of everything.

Nonetheless, seeing them like this, I needed to marvel what I ought to do. I would come her for a purpose, in spite of everything, however ought to I take advantage of this opportunity to test on them? In particular person, that isI’d already regarded all of them over the be certain that they had been tremendous. Leaving apart the matter of Ruby’s continued an infection, they had been, which was good, however

I had somewhat time, I made a decision. And there was no purpose to not not less than say hello, now that we had been all right here. Given how late it was, class wasn’t more likely to be a problem, both, they usually had been multi functional place.

That thought in thoughts, I entered the varsity grounds and headed for the library. Possibly I would even discover a good e book to eat.

I met a couple of folks within the halls, however whereas a couple of folks glanced my means, nobody appeared to suppose I used to be out of placebecause, actually, who remembers your complete scholar physique? I solely did as a result of I remembered all the things and had no alternative. Effectively, even when I stated that, it was a bit worrying, as a result of it jogged my memory how simply Cinder would have the ability to transfer when the time got here. She’d be an official visitor when the Pageant got here round; I’d simply proven up out of the blue with a assured stride and nobody stopped me. I reached my vacation spot simply sufficient, pondering what to do about safety all of the whereas.

However after I opened the door, I smiled.

“Hello everyone,” I stated loud sufficient for my voice to hold. Although we had been in a library, nobody appeared bothered by itnot that I would anticipated them to be. We had been in a Hunter Academy; I am positive everybody right here was resigned to loud noises. “I heard I would discover you right here.”New novel chapters are revealed on

The varied college students scattered across the library glanced up on the sound of my voice. Most of them took one have a look at me and regarded away after they did not acknowledge mebut a couple of did not. A number of eyes widened as they checked out me and after a second, as voice rose in reply.

“Jaune?” Blake requested, seeming surprised by the truth that I would actually simply walked in and greeted her. She hadn’t been round me shortly, so the immunity she’d gotten from publicity had most likely lapsed. “What are you doing right here?”

I walked over to the tables they gave the impression to be occupying, taking a seat on the nook.

“There’s some enterprise I must care for,” I stated with a shrug, glancing round. “However I knew some previous associates can be round and I needed to say hello. It is good to see you once more, by the way in which. Howdy, Pyrrha, Nora, Ren.”

“Jaune,” Pyrrha spoke up subsequent, blinking as soon as at me. “Howdy. Iheard you moved to Mistral.”

“Yeah,” I replied, nodding in settlement. “Household points, I am afraid. I would hoped to see you there, nevertheless it appears we simply missed one another. Sorry about thatI guess we by no means received to complete that match.”

I laughed at that and glanced at Yang’s discarded pocket book and pencil, this time dragging them over with thought alone. Because the pocket book slid throughout the desk, it additionally snapped open to a clean web page, the pencil rising to face over it and start writing. I stared at it for a couple of seconds because it moved shortly over the turning pages, filling them with printed phrases, after which stopped.

“There,” I stated. “The e book’s somewhat dry, however for those who simply memorize these bits, you should have no bother. I listed all of the vital stuff, I feel, so you must have the ability to discover the solutions to your questions.”

“Cool,” Yang answered, shortly leaning ahead to grab the e book up, clutching it shut. “You heard him Weisswe’re all however achieved now, proper? Let’s take a break.”

Weiss silently took the pocket book from her palms and commenced to flip by way of it, pausing as soon as she reached the brand new elements.

“Thisisn’t dangerous,” She admitted. “You are a telekinetic, then?”

She wasn’t even hiding her makes an attempt to probe for data, I famous with amusement. Not that there was something incorrect with scoping out the competitors, in fact.

“One thing like that,” I answered, sending a smile and a have a look at Pyrrha when she raised an eyebrow at me, to which she quietly nodded again.

“Oh,” Yang pipped up, drawing out the phrase. “I’ve an thought. What do you say we ditch this homework and go spar for a bit.”

“I did not say you could possibly take that break, Yang,” Weiss minimize in sharply. “I promised I would show you how to catch up and I amwhich means sitting down and really doing the work.”

“However” Yang almost whimpered, wanting on the pocket book she was holding pitifully. “It is a special day. Blake’s pal from Mistral got here all the way in which right here; we must always present him time. And also you wish to see him struggle, do not you Weiss?”

Weiss checked out her with a deep frown, however did not say in any other case, which made Yang smile in triumph.

“What do you say, Jaune?” Yang requested, giving me a flirtatious wink. “Wanna go a couple of rounds?”

I continued to smile as I regarded again at her calmly.

I work together with your mom, I believed. And your step-mother is my daughter.

“Sorry,” I stated. “However I really do want to talk to Ozpin. It would be enjoyable to struggle with you guys, nevertheless it’ll most likely have to attend for the event. I am glad I received to see you all once more, although.”

“Too dangerous,” Weiss stated. “Again to work, Yang.”

Yang, for her half, did a fairly good job at wanting forsaken.

“Bye, Jaune,” Pyrrha stated, waving at me kindly. Her phrases had been shortly echoed across the desk as I stood up.

“Wait, Jaune,” Blake interrupted all of the sudden, rising together with me. “I would like to speak to you about one thing.”

I raised an eyebrow and checked out her teammates earlier than shrugging.

“Certain,” I stated. “You possibly can stroll me to the Headmaster’s workplace, I assume.”

Blake barely waited till we had been out of the library earlier than talking once more.

“Is one thing taking place?” She requested, expression severe.

“Hm?” I questioned, tilting my head. “What do you imply?”

“I imply, what are you actually doing right here,” She clarified. “Are youare you continue to working with?”

“I do not work for the White Fang anymore, if that is what you are asking,” I stated, which was true. These days, it was extra like they had been working for me. “I really want to talk to Ozpin in regards to the Vytal Pageant.”

Blake relaxed a bit at that.

“Actually?” She questioned, tone a bit extra relaxed. “You are a scholar at Haven? How’d that occur?”

“Ah,” I ducked my head barely, scratching my cheek. “It occurred after you left, so it is smart you would not know, butmy father died.”

Blake flinched barely at that.

“Oh, Jaune,” She stated. “I am so sorry.”

I smiled at her a bit sadly.

“It is okay,” I stated. “Significantly. My mother and I justwell, moved to Mistral. It is the place most of my household is, you understand? After which one factor led to a different and I discovered myself as a scholar.”

“Proper,” Blake stated awkwardly, sighing and shaking her head. She appeared briefly confused earlier than smiling hesitantly. “You may be competing within the event, then? That appears fairly unfair.”

“I do know, proper?” I replied, laughing a bit. “However you understand what else is unfair, Blake? Life.”

“Jerk,” She returned, smiling extra truthfully now. “So that you’re out, then? Like I’m?”

I thought of that cautious earlier than answering.

“Issues are totally different for me now,” I stated, making an attempt to sound assuring. “Every part modified after my dad died. I am not saying Jian Bing is gone eternally, however I am not going to do something I will remorse. What about you, Blake?”

“Me?” She requested, blinking. “What about me?”

“You are completely satisfied, proper?” I pressed. “Nothing’s incorrect, is it?”

“No, nothing’s incorrect,” She stated, glancing over her shoulder on the library doorways. “They’regood. My associates. Issues are nonetheless bizarre, generally, butyeah. I am completely satisfied. Are you?”

I smiled at her and nodded.

“Yeah,” I stated. “Yeah, I’m.”

We each smiled somewhat bit at that.

“Desirous about it, I dragged you into all that, did not I?” Blake questioned aloud, shaking her head. “It is humorous how a lot issues change, is not it?”

“It’s,” I returned. “However I ought to nonetheless thanks once more, Blakefor dragging me into all this. It was enjoyable.”

Blake swallowed barely and nodded.

“Do you” Blake paused for a second. “For those who ever see Adam once more, might you?”

“I will inform him you are doing nicely,” I assured earlier than nodding my head in the direction of the middle of Beacon. “I higher go earlier than I get you wrapped up in something loopy once more, although. That is one factor that hasn’t modified, by the way in which.”

“In some way, I am not shocked,” She answered, laughing barely. “I will see you on the Vytal Pageant?”

“Positively,” I promised. “Bye, Blake.”

We smiled at one another one final time and went our separate methods againthough this time, I suppose I used to be the one strolling away.

I am glad you are completely satisfied now, Blake. I will strive my finest to ensure it lasts.