The Blades of Phoenix

Chapter 11

Jaune Arc, sleeping with his head resting in his hands while constantly zooming and fast talking Professor Bartholomew Oobleck is in the middle of his hyperactive lecture, educating Weiss Schnee, Blake Belladonna, Pyrrha Nikos, Velvet Scarlatina, Y/N, Mei with her teammates and a Cardin who leaned-back directly behind Jaune.

Oobleck:"Yes! Yes, prior to the Faunus Rights Revolutions-more popularly known as the Faunus War- *zooms up to the front of the class and the map covered with papers behind his desk*-humankind was quite, quite adamant about centralizing Faunus population in Menagerie. *points at the map of said area with his stick, then zooms off to the side for a sip of his coffee before appearing in front of the desk* Now! While this must feel like ancient history to many of you, it is imperative to remember that these are relatively recent events! Why, the repercussions of the uprising can still be seen to this day! *zooms around the classroom more, sipping his coffee again before continuing his talk* Now! Have any among you been subjugated or discriminated because of your Faunus heritage?"

Some of the students raise their hands, Velvet also after a moment. While Y/N feel sorry for the pain they had to felt.

Oobleck:"Dreadful, simply dreadful! Remember students, it is precisely this kind of ignorance that breeds violance!*Takes another sip* I mean, I mean, I mean, just look at what happened to White Fang! Now, which one of you young scholars can tell me what many theorize to be the turning point in the third year of the war?"

Weiss raises her hand

Oobleck:"Yes?"

Weiss:"The battle at Fort Castle!"

Oobleck:"Precisely! And, who can tell me the advantage the Faunus had over General Lagune's forces?"

Cardin, flicks a paper football at Jaune's without getting seen by the professor causing Jaune to wake up.

Jaune:"Hey!"

Oobleck:"*zooming over into Jaune's face* Mr. Arc! Finally contributing to class! This is excellent! What is the answer?"

Jaune:"uhh...The answer...The advantage  that the Faunus...had over that guy's stuff...*sees Pyrrha cup her hands around her eyes and goes for the most obcious answer*Uhh...Binoculars!"

While Jaune looks pleased with his answer, the class laughs at him and Oobleck sips his coffee. Pyrrha sighs and slaps her forehead with her hand as Cardin pound his fist on his desk while chortling.

Oobleck:"*zooming back behind his desk* Very funny, Mr. Arc! Cardin! Perhaps you would care to share your thoughts on the subject!"

Cardin:"Well, I know it's a lot easier to train an animal than a soldier."

Pyrrha:"You're not the most open-minded of individuals, are you Cardin?"

Cardin:"What? You got a problem?"

Pyrrha:"No, I have the answer! It's night vision. Many Faunus are known to have nearly-perfect sight in the dark."

Cardin growls at the correct response

Blake:"General Lagune was inexperienced, and made the mistake of trying to ambush the Faunus in their sleep. His massive army was outmatched, and the general was captured. *turns to Cardin* Perhaps if he'd paid attention in class, he wouldn't have been remembered as such a failure."

Oobleck:"*as Cardin gets up from his seat with his fist clenched* Mr. Winchester! Please take your seat.*when Jaune laughs at his tormentor's embarrassment, zooming up to him* You and Mr. Arc can both see me after class for additional readings."