[RWBY] RWBY Shorts

[SharkCultist]

By the way. I meant to ask this before but you know there's a song called starlight brigade right?

 

[AndrewJTalon]

By the way. I meant to ask this before but you know there's a song called starlight brigade right?

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That was the inspiration, actually. I love that song.

 

[trashtaker]

Has anyone every pitch the idea of Jaune just going all Shield?

Like in the beginning no one was teaching him how to use a sword so he just decided to smash shit with a shield since it's easier and aligns more to his ideals of protecting everyone

 

[SharkCultist]

Has anyone every pitch the idea of Jaune just going all Shield?

Like in the beginning no one was teaching him how to use a sword so he just decided to smash shit with a shield since it's easier and aligns more to his ideals of protecting everyone

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Well considering how fucked his life got he definitely qualifies for shield hero (heh)

But in all seriousness I've only seen one shield only fighter that might work for Jaune (because I can see SO many issues with trying to copy Captain America)

It was a PS2 game character and his shield doubled as a kinda chainsaw yoyo thing.

 

[trashtaker]

Well considering how fucked his life got he definitely qualifies for shield hero (heh)

But in all seriousness I've only seen one shield only fighter that might work for Jaune (because I can see SO many issues with trying to copy Captain America)

It was a PS2 game character and his shield doubled as a kinda chainsaw yoyo thing.

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I was thinking more of like being captain America type and Mash from fgo.

 

[SharkCultist]

I was thinking more of like being captain America type and Mash from fgo.

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Maybe. As long as he doesn't try doing the shield throw.

His shield isn't the right shape for it, material for it, you need either super instincts or calculation ability for trajectories, plus you have to take into account materials. (Or cheat like Pyrrha with magnetism)

 

[dragon_cloud16]

Yes, spread the nerdy Yang idea. Soon she will wear cosplay and want to do lewd things like hold hands while watching the sun set.

That or just want to be cuddled while watching a movie.

 

[AndrewJTalon]

Some story prompts:

-Jaune, Ren, Sun and Cardin end up at the mall arcade together on accident when some White Fang terrorists take it over. And they have to work together to save the hostages.

-Neptune hits on Jaune Arc's mom. While she is bemused, Jaune... Is not gonna take that lying down, damnit.

-Ruby, Blake and Yang get dragged off by Weiss to a beauty salon because she's tired of her tomboy compatriots being so unfeminine. Hilarity ensues.

-Yang takes a job as a booth babe at a comic convention. Jaune runs into her. They bond over nerdy stuff, even as Yang tries to keep her job a secret.

-May Zedong and Pyrrha Nikos become friends... Until it's revealed she also has feelings for Jaune.

-Arslan is too stiff and too stressed. So Reese tries to get her to loosen up and have fun!

 

[ThunderBasilisk]

Now we just need Blackbeard to show up to have a three-way brawl

 

[ThunderBasilisk]

Neptune hits on Jaune Arc's mom. While she is bemused, Jaune... Is not gonna take that lying down, damnit.

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Dude bout to get a lecture bout not breaking the bro code.

 

[dragon_cloud16]

Yang takes a job as a booth babe at a comic convention. Jaune runs into her. They bond over nerdy stuff, even as Yang tries to keep her job a secret.

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I'm already doing something like this on the other snippet thread.

I plan on working on the next one this weekend in fact.

 

[AndrewJTalon]

I'm already doing something like this on the other snippet thread.

I plan on working on the next one this weekend in fact.

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Hooray! I'll look forward to it!

 

[AndrewJTalon]

Astra Yao: "Oh, hello Weiss~! Quite a change in career wouldn't you say? From songtress to Huntress?"

Weiss: irritated "I'm sure you're happy for less competition."

Astra Yao: "But I enjoyed our little rivalry! I think it brought out the color in your cheeks~."

Weiss: "Grrrr...!"

Jaune: "Hey Weiss, Ruby wanted me to-Oh wow! Astra Yao?!"

Astra: "Oh, are you a fan?"

Jaune: "My sister has all of your albums!"

Astra: "Oh, wonderful~!"

Weiss: "Wha-HOW IN THE HELL HAVE YOU HEARD OF HER AND NOT ME?!"

Astra: "Now now, Weiss, I'm sure your boyfriend enjoys your singing voice more than mine."

Weiss: "HE'S NOT MY BOYFRIEND!"

Jaune: "Did you do tours across Vale?"

Weiss: "I DID 2 TOURS THROUGH VALE!"

Jaune: "Oh... I guess my sisters weren't fans?"

Weiss: "Wha-THEN WHY DIDN'T YOU LISTEN TO ME?!"

Jaune: "Sorry? I was busy with farm work and studying for medical school?"

Astra: "If he's not your boyfriend why do you even care, Weiss~?"

Weiss: "I-YOU-I DO NOT-SHUT UP!"

 

[Bev]

Evelyn is the fan turned bodyguard who is also an Arc?

 

[AndrewJTalon]

The bustling streets of Vale's downtown district thrummed with life, the air heavy with the scent of street food and the hum of Dust-powered neon signs. Jaune Arc, his blond hair catching the evening glow, walked stiffly beside Blake Belladonna, her amber eyes scanning the crowd with a wary edge. Blake's hand rested on his arm, her grip a touch too tight, as she leaned in.

"I don't know how you talked me into this," Jaune mumbled, "Why are we going on dates?"

"Because we need to keep up this up!" Blake hissed. "I-I don't want to let my parents down!"

"Maybe you could just tell them the truth?" Jaune asked, not unkindly. "I'm sure they'd forgive you."

Blake sighed, her ears drooping underneath her bow.

"I'm sorry, I-I just... I'm not ready to..." She shook her head. "I can't. I'm sorry."

"Blake," Jaune said with a soft murmur. He squeezed her hand compassionately.

"That said," he added, "Yang is also playing the fake fiancé thing."

"So?!" Blake demanded. "Your Nana thinks you're engaged to five girls anyway! You should at least be able to make time for me, your first fake fiancé!"

Jaune blinked slowly.

"Wait what-?!"

"JAUNE!"

Jaune turned to the voice. Out of the crowd emerged a white haired lynx Faunus man in a blue police uniform, a shield and an electroprod sword on his back. At his side was a rat Faunus woman in torn stockings, jean shorts, a black tanktop and denim jacket, smirking at them as her tail waved lightly. Jaune's eyes widened, and he grinned.

"Cousin Seth?!"

"JAUNE! HAHAHAHA!"

Seth ran up and hugged him tightly, a hug Jaune returned. The rat Faunus girl walked up, her hips swinging confidently as she spun a ring knife around her finger.

Blake blinked rapidly.

"W-Wait... You have a Faunus cousin, Jaune?!"

Jaune pulled back and grinned.

"Yeah! I mean, well, he's not blood related but he's the son of my dad's friend, and I grew up calling him Uncle! So, yeah, cousins!"

"You've gotten really tall!" Seth laughed, slapping his back, "Shield and sword too, huh?"

"Definitely!" Jaune said.

"Ahem?" The rat Faunus woman coughed. Seth winced and wrapped his arm around her waist.

"Oh! Sorry. Jaune, this is my girlfriend Jane Doe! Jane, this is Jaune, my cousin, and...?" He looked at Blake. Blake immediately clung to his arm, as Jaune coughed.

"Ah, this is Blake Belladonna. My-"

"F-Fiance!" Blake insisted. Jaune's forced smile wobbled, his blue eyes darting nervously.

"Y-Yeah, that!"

"Wow! Congratulations Jaune!" Seth called, his voice bright as he adjusted his Public Security badge, his scarf fluttering. "Didn't expect to see you and your fiancée out here!" His yellow eyes sparkled with genuine delight, fully buying Blake's act. "Man, you're already getting hitched? Uncle Nick must be over the moon!"

Jaune's face flushed, his voice cracking. "Uh, y-yeah, Seth, it's… a thing." He shot Blake a pleading look, but she just squeezed his arm, her bow twitching as she doubled down.

"Indeed," Blake said, her voice smooth but strained, her tail flicking under her coat. "Jaune and I are… very committed. Right, darling?"

"Darling?!" Jaune squeaked, his blush deepening as Seth beamed.

Jane, her rat-like tail swaying, leaned against Seth with a smirk that could cut glass. "Oh, darling, is it? How adorable." Her voice dripped with mock sweetness, her green eyes glinting as she twirled a lock of dark hair. "You two are just the picture of wedded bliss. When's the big day? Got a venue picked out? Or are we still… pretending for the cameras?"

Blake's eyes narrowed, her ears pinning back under her bow. "It's not a pretense," she said, her tone sharp. "Jaune and I are—"

"Totally in love, yeah, yeah," Jane interrupted, waving a hand, her grin wicked. "I mean, look at you, clinging to him like he's your lifeline. And Jaune, that nervous sweat? Pure romance. Bet you're already picking out baby names."

Jaune's voice hit a new octave. "B-Baby names?! We're not—!"

"Jane, c'mon, don't tease 'em," Seth said, his tail flicking as he nudged her. "They're engaged! It's serious! Right, Jaune? You're gonna make Blake an Arc, keep the family legacy goin'!" His earnestness was almost painful, his belief in the ruse unshakable.

Blake's cheeks flushed, her voice faltering. "Y-Yes, exactly. The… Arc legacy."

Jane's laugh was a low purr, her eyes locked on Blake. "Oh, kitty, you're good. But you're gonna have to sell it better than that if you want to fool me." She leaned closer, her voice dropping. "What's the real deal? Dodging an ex? Covering for some White Fang shenanigans? Or just messing with poor Jaune for kicks?"

Blake's tail lashed, her voice a hiss. "There's no 'real deal.' We're engaged, and that's that."

"Sure, sure," Jane said, winking at Jaune, who looked ready to bolt. "And I'm the Queen of Menagerie. Tell you what, 'fiancé,' let's see a kiss. Seal the deal right here, in front of your cousin and me."

Jaune's eyes widened, his face a beacon of red. "A k-kiss?!"

Blake froze, her ears twitching violently. "That's… not necessary—"

"Oh, c'mon!" Seth urged, clapping Jaune on the back, his tail swishing. "Give her a smooch, cousin! Show us that Arc charm!"

Jane cackled, her grin feral. "Yeah, go on, Blake. Pucker up. Unless… you're not actually engaged?" Her eyebrow arched, daring them to crack.

Jaune and Blake exchanged a panicked glance, the weight of the charade crushing them. Blake's jaw tightened, her voice barely audible. "Fine." She grabbed Jaune's collar, yanked him down, and pressed a quick, stiff peck to his lips before pulling back, her face scarlet.

Jaune stood frozen, his brain short-circuiting, while Seth whooped, "That's my cousin!" Jane's laughter rang out, sharp and knowing, as she clapped slowly.

"Wow, such passion," Jane teased, her tail flicking. "I'm swooning. You two are gonna have the most convincing wedding ever."

Blake glared, her voice low. "Enough, Jane."

"Aw, don't be mad, kitty," Jane said, looping her arm through Seth's. "I'm just havin' fun. You keep up your little game, and I'll keep my mouth shut… for now." She winked, tugging Seth along. "C'mon, babe, let's leave the lovebirds to their… engagement."

Seth grinned, waving as they walked off. "Congrats again, Jaune! Blake, welcome to the family!"

As they vanished into the crowd, Jaune slumped, his voice a groan. "Blake, why are we still doing this?!"

Blake's ears drooped, her voice soft but stubborn. "It's… complicated, okay? Just… play along a bit longer."

Jaune sighed, rubbing his temples, while Yang's voice echoed in his mind from a poker night long ago, warning him about Blake's schemes. "This is gonna end in disaster, isn't it?"

Blake's gaze softened, a flicker of guilt in her eyes. "Maybe… but thanks, Jaune. For sticking with me."

He managed a tired grin, his voice wry. "Yeah, well, what's family for?"

 

[cavalal386]

Blake's ears drooped, her voice soft but stubborn. "It's… complicated, okay? Just… play along a bit longer."

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*several years and a dozen or so kids later*
Jaune: "How much longer?"
Blake: "Just play along a bit longer."