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Act 1. Chapter 1

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 05:33

Some would say that trusting your seventh sense is wrong and can only make things worse. Jaune partially agreed with that statement. Many of his friends and family, though, would say the opposite, that Jaune is simply hypersensitive when it comes to premonition.

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 05:34

And no matter how much Jaune tried to deny it, the reality of the situation was really like that. Jeane was accustomed to sensing dangers and embarrassing moments from an early age; living in a family with eight women would turn any guy into a psychic. But for the sake of this non-existent seventh sense, Jeane had to go through a lot of horrible and embarrassing things.

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 05:35

And princess cosplay, just a fraction of what he had to go through. In fact, when he was a kid, he even liked it. His sisters and parents paid attention to him, though in those moments, he couldn't understand why they were smiling too wide and why they were getting nosebleeds. It wasn't until junior high that he finally realized that boys didn't wear dresses.

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 05:36

Jaune still remembered asking a high school student, who was only a little older than the blond boy himself. Why did only girls in the class wear dresses or skirts? And though the question had seemed strange, the boy had answered it.

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 05:37

The answer was too shocking for the then Jaune Ark.

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 05:37

That day, a little boy who genuinely loves dressing up in dresses learned about a community called crossdressing. People who like to dress in women's clothes and wear them in public or at home. And that dressing in women's clothes, which includes princess dresses, is not normal in society.

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 05:38

Jaune spent the whole day in shock and it was only when he went home that he woke up to the shocking news. And when he got home, he met his entire family and swore out loud that he would never wear women's clothes again for the sake of his sisters and mother, even if they begged him on their knees.

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 05:39

His manhood was mutilated... But, Jaune had acquired an amazing skill - and, no. It's not hypersensitivity. It's a rather down-to-earth thing. - an indifference to dresses. Those people who were at the Ball can attest to that.

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 05:39

And after Ball, thanks to the Cardinal, Jaune was honored with a “cool” nickname.

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 05:40

//Princcess.

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 05:40

Cardin didn't know, but that was what his sisters called him when they squabbled.

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 05:53

But we're getting off topic.

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 05:53

The seventh sense.

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 05:53

A non-existent sense that had saved Jaune many times in various situations, whether it was an embarrassing thing or a dangerous one. Though, ever since the young lad had discovered Aura, his hypersensitivity had diminished his desire to help his bearer.

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 05:54

The incident at the initiation, for instance. Or the moment when Jaune had opened the bathroom door while Ren was washing up. Luckily, the blond had been lucky, the towel hiding his dignity. But still, Nora, who'd heard about that incident, had asked him if he wanted to steal Ren, who was with her, but not together-together.

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 05:54

In short, he hadn't had this feeling very often since he'd arrived at Beacon Academy. But now... now, it was screaming that he should burn all the books, throw the ashes into the water, then pour them into the toilet bowl, and destroy the bowl and throw it into the Eternal Autumn Forest. In short, Jaune literally felt that the books would not only destroy his pride and courage, but would also make him cry bloody tears.

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 05:55

How was that possible? Jaune honestly didn't know. And when he talked to his team about his experiences and feelings, he really wasn't lying. He really wished he wasn't in the room. He didn't want to be at the Academy at all, to be fair. He could have gone home for a day or two, couldn't he? Wouldn't he?

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 05:56

But, no. He couldn't leave, even if he wanted to. And all because someone had locked him and thirteen other people in the same room, for... and what exactly were they locked up for? Jaune didn't know, and neither did the other thirteen people. Though, from the gleaming look in the Headmaster's eyes, he could guess what exactly they were locked up for. And it had nothing to do with the book in the Headmaster's hands. Yes. Exactly. No way!

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 05:57

"Dear students,” Ozpin finally interjected, causing everyone to stop talking and then to pay attention to him. He, still looking into Jon's eyes, smiled and held up the book for everyone to see. Like everyone else, the blond instinctively shifted his gaze as his seventh sense screamed to burn this very book. Jaune swallowed the lump in his throat. "It seems we have found a clue to further liberation."

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 09:50

"A hint?" the leader of the CNEM team spoke up. "Is the book not empty?"

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 07:59

"No, Ms. Fall, not at all,” Ozpin opened the book in the middle and everyone saw the lines of text. The headmaster closed the book before everyone could see the contents of the text. His smile seemed to only get wider as he looked around at all the students and their lack of understanding. "And this is not just a clue, this is our key to liberation."

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 09:51

Jaune could only remain silent as the headmaster slowly moved to the table, and then, without paying attention to anyone else, opened the book at the very beginning and, to the surprise of many, began to read aloud.

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 09:52

<…>Chapter One, - The director's voice was a little mocking, but still, curious notes could be heard in it - <…>To whomever it might concern…
When we think back on that day there is a certain disconnection, a peculiar pit that opens deep in our stomachs. The memories remain muted, the sensations dulled or lost altogether. All that remains are the ties that were made, the vaguest feelings of what was sacrificed – but also what was gained.

Camrad_RIP 07.06.24 в 12:25

No one knew what was going on, but everyone began to listen to the very book the headmaster was reading.

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 09:52

<…>I was there, as was everyone else within Beacon, and yet each of us observed only the smallest part of the full story. A facsimile, if you will.

Camrad_RIP 07.06.24 в 12:26

The moment the key word was uttered - Beacon students - everyone in the room felt a tremor throughout their bodies. Everyone had a multitude of thoughts, but all were united by one feeling. Interest.

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 09:53

Jaune, standing still, also felt interested. But, unlike the others, he was like a street cat waiting for a catch.

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 09:53

//“Beacon students...?” - A new shiver ran through the boy's body as he watched his headmaster unflinchingly. “I don't like it already.”

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 09:54

<…> They ought to. He was there, after all. Of all the people who fought in that dark time, - Ozpin was silent for a moment, looking at the text. But after a moment he continued in the same tone again. - His is perhaps the one which deserves to be told the most.

Camrad_RIP 07.06.24 в 12:30

The smirk that appeared didn't bode well.

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 09:54

<…> The tale of Jaune Arc. A simple man who would achieve great things. Not through aspiration, nor greed. But through the harsh demands of necessity.

Camrad_RIP 07.06.24 в 12:31

Ozpin put the book aside and then stared at the students. The smirk didn't leave his face until he began to speak.

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 09:55

"And so, students, would you like to read this book with me?" Ozpin looked at the dazed and shocked kids. Team RWBY and Team _NPR were staring at the book with their mouths hanging open while the gears were turning in their heads. Even Glinda, with her mouth slightly open, was silently looking at Ozpin. And only the CNEM team looked at Director Beacon with incomprehension.

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 09:55

Except that Ozpin himself was watching the only person in the room who was in question. Jaune Arc, the ordinary man who had been able to trick his way into Beacon without any training, was silent now, staring blankly at the book. And one thought slowly began to appear in his mind that could perfectly describe his situation.

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 09:56

[censored]

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 09:56

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Camrad_RIP 07.06.24 в 12:32

"We're locked up to read a book?" Mercury asked sarcastically, sitting back in his chair and watching the targets out of the corner of his eye. Just for a moment, the guy's gaze shifted to his partner, and words fell from his lips. "Excellent! We've been locked up by a crazed blond fan, what could be better? Neo?"

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 09:58

Neo could only shrug as her green eyes watched the blond man and his friends circle him from all sides. But after a moment, her gaze cleared and she turned to Mercury. The boy could only raise a second eyebrow as the petite girl quickly said something with signs.

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 09:59

"What? Stuck in a room with your worst enemy who could kill you? No? Stuck without ice cream? Closer? Hmm,” Mercury touched his chin, noticing his partner frowning her eyebrows as she watched the two of them. Suppressing a smirk, the guy continued. "Oh! Stuck in a room without Cinder in it? Well, that sounds like a good thing to me, not a bad thing."

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 10:00

Neo showed a few signs again.

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 10:02

"Ahhhh~,” Mercury smiled understandingly. "Yeah, you're right. Hey, Emy, what do you say?"

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 12:36

Emerald jerked as if electrocuted, then gave them a sizzling glare. Mercury and Neo looked at each other.

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 12:36

"Nah, Cinder's is better,” the boy said as Neo made a gesture of ‘so-so’. Emerald could put up with her stupid and awful partner for a long time, but putting up with two? Well, no, she wasn't going to settle for that. She guess if she had vented her anger on him like before with yelling... yeah, that would have been perfect. Except, yelling in a room with her intended targets and the professor and headmaster was nothing short of stupid.

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 12:38

Therefore, Emerald breathed in and out several times. Calm came to her again, only it quickly disappeared as soon as the girl saw Mercury and Neo repeating after her. The red eyes narrowed. It's enough. She's tired of it.

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 12:39

Standing up, Emerald moved proudly toward... two teams from Beacon: the JNPR and RWBY.

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 10:03

Mercury and Neo silently watched her action until she walked quite a distance away so that she could not hear them. The guy grinned and looked at his little partner, she also looked at him and stuck out her tongue slightly, changing her eyes to pink and white.

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 12:39

"You know, I didn’t understand anything from what you showed me,” Mercury couldn’t help but grin, remembering how Emerald looked at them. To such a statement, Neo only mirrored the guy’s grin while showing one good and fairly widespread sign. Mercury winced. Neo just wiggled her eyebrows, continuing to stick her finger in and out of the circle. "God, and I was talking about ice cream... I don’t even want to know who you were talking about!"

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 12:41

Mercury turned away and took out a scroll. At such an action, the little girl could only pout, returning her eyes to their original green color. Neo sighed, feeling boredom creeping in. They better start reading this book as soon as possible, otherwise Neo will soon attack the students with a spoon if everything remains the same.

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 12:41

And at this time, Emerald approached the two teams and heard the girl with orange hair scream again throughout the room.

Camrad_RIP 08.06.24 в 12:40