The Wolf, The Lion, and The Dragon - (Vol.1)

Ch.11 Jaunedice

3rd Pov

A fight between Cardin and Jaune had begun a while back. Brisa and Raiden were on the high seats, while Josh and Cyra were below, along with Team RWBY and Pyrrha. Cardin Winchester with his mace perched on his shoulder and Jaune Arc opposite him with Crocea Mors drawn, leaning on his weapon as if exhausted, in the spotlight shining on the Beacon Academy auditorium stage.

He looks at Cardin, who laughs at his opponent's tiredness, and Jaune gathers his strength to charge forward and swing his blade at Cardin, only for him to jump out of the way. Jaune looks back, surprised, as Cardin's mace sends Jaune's shield - and himself - flying back.

Raiden: *cheep* 'This is a little bit peculiar. Jaune's fighting techniques are... well, non-existent.'

Brisa: "Hmm... You're definitely right, Rai. I was quite curious how he even got into Beacon with those.... skills."

Now only armed with his sword, Jaune continued to try and attack but is blocked by the mace's hilt. Their weapons locked, Cardin forces himself up, towering over a struggling Jaune.

Cardin: "This is the part where you lose."

Jaune: "Over my dead-"

Jaune is cut short as Cardin knees him in the gut, making Jaune drop his sword and fall to the ground in pain. Cardin raises his mace and is about to slam it down on a worried Jaune. Brisa saw Raiden was about to eat one of his crystals to stop it, but just before he could even get hold of one, Brisa shot a jet of the static beam towards Cardin's hand, zapping his hand and making him drop his mace. He stares at his static-filled hand and looks up at Brisa with a menacing glare, which she returned with her own.

Glynda: "Thank you, Ms Lycandra."

Cardin gave Brisa one last glare before he relents and walks away as Glynda comes onto the stage, tapping her tablet.

Glynda: "Students, as you can see, Mr Arc's Aura has now dropped into the red. In a tournament-style duel, this would indicate that Jaune is no longer fit for battle and that the official may call the match."

While Jaune still lays on the floor in defeat and Pyrrha Nikos looks sad, Glynda turns her head to look at the losing warrior as he pulls out a smaller tablet with his low, blinking stats and that of his entire team

Glynda: "Mr Arc, it's been weeks now. Please try to refer to your Scroll during combat. Gauging your Aura will help you decide when it's appropriate to attack, or when it is better to move to a more... defensive strategy. We wouldn't want you to be gobbled up by a Beowolf, now, would we?"

Cardin: "Speak for yourself..."

Brisa: *Mutters* "If he refuses to shut his mouth, I'm gonna zap him harder...."

Glynda turns to the seated and standing students, such as Yang and Josh, punching the air in anticipation; Weiss, shaking her fists with an excited smile; and Ruby and Cyra, shaking their entire bodies with enthusiastic energy while squealing softly.

Glynda: "Remember, everyone, the Vytal Festival is only a few months away! It won't be long before students from the other kingdoms start arriving in Vale, so keep practising! Those who choose to compete in the combat tournament will be representing all of Vale!"

The bell rings, and students start leaving while Pyrrha continues to frown sadly. Jaune, still sitting on the floor, hangs his head in shame. Raiden, using his wings flew down from the high seats, while Brisa used her semblance, by turning herself into a glitch before reappearing below with Raiden. Brisa walked over to Jaune, who was looking downcast and held her hand out to him. He looked up and saw Brisa smiling solemnly at him. He sighed before he grabbed it, and she helped him up. She gave him a reassuring pat on the side of his shoulder.