jaune arc multiverser

Pride of a fake hero

"Welcome back, this next universe is one that's special to me, a possible future that shows the dichotomy between the dream of being a hero and the reality of actually being one." Blank said once his audience had returned to their seats fully refreshed.

"Possible future? Ooh, ooh, are we going to see another cool Jaune again?" Nora bounced excitedly as she recalled that version of her leader.

"It's close… except this Jaune is a lot darker. Unlike the king, he never found the light and ended up drowning in darkness." Arnold said and several unsure whispers met him.

"Anyway just watch. " say arnold

The screens showed a group of people walking through a forest. On the distance, a castle. Their destination. The members of said group were; Weiss, Ruby, Yang, Blake, Ren, Nora, and Jaune.

"Look guys! It's us! Or our alternate universe counterparts or some mumbo jumbo." Nora smiled brightly. She didn't look any different from her alternate self.

They were exactly the same. Ren, however, noticed someone missing.
"Where's Pyrrha?" He asked.

"She was kidnaped." Said Arnold. "You are advancing towards that castle with the intent of rescuing her."

"How did the invincible girl ever get kidnapped I wonder?" asked Qrow sardonically.

"She was unwilling to fight against her kidnapper." Replied Arnold.

This got Pyrrha's attention. The only people she would refuse to fight against would be her friends, her team. Why would she refuse to fight against someone that was kidnapping her?

"I wouldn't worry, Miss Nikos." Said Glynda, comforting the girl. "No matter what happens, I think you know that your friends have your back."

Pyrrha blinked once and smiled. The professor was right. Her friends, her family would have her back no matter what!

"Hold up Jaune!" The voice of Yang resonated through the forest.

"We want to save P-money as much as you, but we cannot go in there without a plan!"
Jaune turned to her. His eyes were empty looking; he shook his head at Yang.

"He would not lure us into a trap. Don't you see? He wanted to lure ME out here. After all, he is….."

Yes, they all had the suspicion. In retrospect, it was obvious. Impossible. But the possibility was alive and waiting for Jaune in that castle.

"We know, Jaune. However, we cannot say any other enemies are scouting the castle right now. We need to be careful." Said Weiss. She put a reassuring hand on Jaune's shoulder as if to calm him down.

Everyone looked gloomy and on edge as if a fight awaited them.

The group eventually entered the main gate of the castle. The hall is ruined, traces of battle all that remain. The palace that was once luxurious has become a place of battle.

"You're finally here. You certainly took your time getting here, Jaune Arc."

A cold voice echoes through the hall. Upon the main stairs, a man cloaked by the shadows addresses not the group, but the boy with them. The man is sitting on a collapsed pillar, the sun not daring to touch him.

"Who is that?" Asked Ruby innocently.

Weiss addressed her, with the same curiosity. "No clue, however, it seems he is familiar with Jaune. He was talking to him."