The Betrayed One (Book 1)

Chapter 10

Jaune was running around Emerald forest he was jogging with his sword in hand. He had been training since morning and it felt like the day will never end for him but at least now, when evening is here, there are no classes to attend so that's good news. Jaune knew Nara was getting stronger so he is training his body to be ready as he stare down at a pack of Beowolfs as they charged at Jaune from all directions as Jaune notice something different about this pack.

"Come at me" Jaune yelled while dodging one after another before swinging his sword at a few of them who were charging towards him. The Beowolves tried attacking him by using their claws or biting onto him but Jaune quickly dodged most attacks which resulted into some small minor cuts on his arm. "I need more speed!" He said looking down at himself as he got hit multiple times during the battle. His clothes tore apart because of how much damage he took from those beasts. But despite that, Jaune still continued fighting until finally, he managed to defeat every single Beowolf inside the area as he smirked as he continue running in the forest.

After finishing his workout session, he went back home where Coral greeted him with a smile even though she looked exhausted due to her long day of work. She immediately noticed the injuries on Jaune's cuts along with the torn clothing. "What happened?" She asked concerned about her partner

"Beowolf." Jaune said simply while taking off his shirt showing her his wounds which were already healed . "They attacked me again today. They just kept coming and they seem to get stronger each time" He explained while scratching his head.

"Perhaps Salem is making them stronger? Or perhaps you're not giving your full effort during combat training?" Coral suggested as she walked closer to him. She then touched the wounds on Jaune's arms. "These aren't serious right? I mean we can heal these easily enough..."

"Coral this isn't serious wound. I allowed them to hurt me." Jaune said as Coral looked at him crazy.

"You let them do that?! Are you out of your mind?!" Coral shouted angrily as she stared daggers at her partner.

"It let me know how strong they are." Jaune said calmly as he scratched his chin. "So if anything happens next time, I won't underestimate them anymore ."

Coral sighed deeply seeing what she thought as an idiot act from her partner. "Well... as long as you don't get hurt." Coral muttered before walking away from him.

Jaune then went to go for a shower after putting back his clothes on. He didn't want to take a bath yet since he knows Coral would scold him later for being dirty. After washing up, he came back wearing only his underwear as he sat beside his bed. As soon as he laid down, he fell asleep instantly for a nap. 1 hour later A loud sound woke him up. He saw that someone is trying to open his door as Jaune loaded his pistol

"Who goes there?" Jaune said as he pointed his gun towards the person standing outside his room. It turned out to be Ruby.

"Ruby! What are the hell?!" He exclaimed happily seeing his friend.

"Hey Jaune" Ruby replied as she entered his bedroom scared as she jumps into his arm

"Woah what wrong?" Jaune asked confused.

"Nothing really.. I'm sorry I disturbed your sleep" Ruby answered nervously as she looks at him.

"No problem" Jaune smiled as he petted her hair gently.

Ruby blushed hearing that and hugged Jaune tightly.

"Are you okay." Jaune asked worriedly as he felt something wet on his cheek.

"Yeah.. I just wanted to see you...I had a nightmare about Nara killing me " Ruby said sadly as she hugs Jaune tighter.

"Don't worry...you're safe with us now" Jaune reassured her.