RWBY: Purple Pheonix

Chapter Seven - The Valkyrie and the Lost Hero

Jaune woke up in the school's infirmary. He sat up and winced from a sharp pain in his chest. The nurse came to his side and told him to lay back down. "P-Pyrrah" he said "is she okay?" 

"She sustained a broken ankle and heavy bruising" she said "but I'm curious as to how you fought that creature and carried her back with three broken rips and a broken wrist, not to mention your own bruising" 

"I.....I dunno" he said "I just....I got this incredible strength suddenly" 

"Sounds like adrenaline" the nurse said. She walked out of the room. Jaune got out of bed, though his body screamed in protest. 

"Pyrrah?" He called, pulling back the privacy curtain, revealing Pyrrah sitting in a chair sitting at the window. She was gazing out it, with a big smile on her face. 

"Pyrrah?" He repeated. 

"Jaune" she said, standing up with the help of her crutches "it's good to see you're awake."

"Pyrrah....I'm sorry"

"For what?"

"The only reason you got hurt was because you were protecting me. If I hadn't been there, you would be standing on your own"

"But in the end you saved me"

"If it hadn't been for me, you wouldn't have needed to be saved"

"It's okay, Jaune"

"I guess"

"Ren and Nora will be here soon. Team RWBY already stopped by, they left you a gift"

Jaune had gone silent, he felt so terrible. He was brought back to reality when Pyrrah hugged him. She rested her head against his bare chest. 

"Jaune" she said, looking up at him "thank you." 

Even when she had a bad case of bed head and wore plain hospital clothes, she still looked amazing. "Wow" said Jaune "you are so beautiful." 

She smiled and broke eye contact. Jaune didn't have control over what happened next, his body moved on it's own. He hooked one of his fingers under her chin, and brought her lips to his. To his surprise, she wrapped her arms around his neck, leaving her crutches to fall to the floor, and kissed him back. They stood like that for what seemed to be hours. The door opened behind Jaune, but he didn't care. 

"Finally!" He heard Nora yell. 

The two broke away, slightly breathless. 

"It's good to see you two are feeling better" Ren remarked. Jaune helped Pyrrah back into her chair. 

"You should probably put on a shirt, Jaune" said Nora. 

Jaune put on one of the infirmary shirts over his bandages, he could feel Pyrrah watching him the entire time. 

"What's up guys?" Jaune said, turning to Nora and Ren. Nora lounged on one of the beds, while Ren sat in a swivel chair. 

"Nothing, we've pretty much been waiting for you two to get out of here" Nora groaned "it's been so boring." 

"Team RWBY has been busy practicing for the competition" Ren said "so there hasn't been much to do." 

"So they got in?" Pyrrah asked. 

"Yeah!" Nora exclaimed "I can't wait to here them play!" 

"What are they calling themselves?" Jaune asked. 

"RWBY and the Purple Phoenix" said Ren. 

"Purple Phoenix?" Pyrrah asked. 

"That's Jet's symbol" replied Ren "he has it tattooed on his arm." 

"What's in the box?" Nora asked, pointing to the gift team RWBY had left. 

"I dunno" Jaune said, he picked up the note they had left. It read as follows;

Hey Jaune! We fixed up your sword and shield for you. They shouldn't break again, but be more careful. Get well, hope to see you soon
- Ruby

Jaune,
Ruby and I repaired your sword and shield. I coated the steel in titanium so ot will be harder to brake. Ruby also modified the sword with an electric feature. Flip the switch, and the blade will become electrified. As for the shield, we modified it to magnetise to the wristband, in case you ever lose it. Get well,
- Jet

Jaune opened the long box to find his shield and sword in tact. They looked better then ever. "I'll have to thank them later" Jaune said. 

"Soooo" Nora said "what now?". Jaune looked over at Pyrrah, a large smile on his face. Pyrrah noticed his glance and blushed. 

"Oooo, are you two gonna make out?" Nora remarked, making Jaune blush hard. 

"NORA!" yelled Ren. She got up and giggled. 

"C'mon Ren" she said, grabbing Ren and dragging him out of the room. Jaune and Pyrrah's eyes met, both of them were blushing. 

"You should get some rest" she said. 

"Y-yeah" Jaune said "so should you." 

He helped her up and to her bed. Their faces were mere inches from each other. "Sleep well" he whispered, followed by a quick kiss. 

"You too" she replied with a big smile. Jaune laid back down on his bed. He thought about what had transpired the last two days, but began to nod off. He fell asleep quickly and soundly.