The King Of Knights (RWBY X Jaune Arc)

Chapter 5: Love Rivalry? *Rewrote*

Two weeks had passed since the new students arrived at Beacon, and Team RWBY and Team JNPR had become great friends. Jaune, in particular, had gained immense popularity at Beacon due to his kindness, intelligence, strength, and handsome looks. He was often referred to as "Prince Charming" by the female students, and he had become a beloved friend and leader to everyone.

Ruby had been seeking guidance from Jaune on being a leader, and they had developed a close bond. Blake and Jaune had a mutual understanding and were on good terms. Yang, on the other hand, frequently flirted with Jaune and playfully teased Ruby about their closeness, leading to a lighthearted sisterly banter that always made Jaune chuckle. Weiss often sought out Jaune's company and shared class notes with him whenever they were alone. Pyrrha and Jaune had grown closer as partners and friends, trusting each other to watch each other's backs. Ren and Jaune had a cool rapport, and Nora frequently challenged Jaune to food-eating contests, though even she would eventually concede defeat to his insatiable appetite. Jaune had become respected for his ability to consume large quantities of food without gaining weight or feeling sick.

However, lately Jaune seemed to be eating less than usual, causing concern among his friends.

Yang: Hey Jaune, are you okay, buddy?

Jaune: Huh? Yeah, why?

Yang: It's just... you're not eating as much as you normally do.

Jaune: Oh, don't worry about it...

He continued to eat his small bowl of rice.

Pyrrha: Jaune, what's wrong?

Jaune: Everyone keeps looking at me as if they're shocked when I eat my normal amount of food, and I don't want people to think less of me because of it.

Yang: No one will think less of you, I promise.

Jaune: Then why do people look shocked or surprised?

There was a brief silence at the table.

Yang: You're joking, right...?

Jaune tilted his head in confusion.

Yang: You really don't know? It's just the amount of food you can eat without getting sick or gaining weight that confuses people.

Jaune: The amount of food I eat? It's quite normal, though. I thought you guys were just eating less because you didn't want others to judge you.

Yang: That's not the point. You can just eat normally, and no one will judge you.

Jaune's belly rumbled, causing the table to burst into laughter. Jaune smiled nervously.

Jaune: Thanks, guys.

As he was about to leave, Yang asked him a question.

Yang: Do you even gain weight from all that food?

Jaune: No. Well, time to get more food!

He happily walked away as the girls at the table groaned and exclaimed, "Not fair!" Suddenly, they heard a yell of pain, and they turned their heads to see Cardin Winchester holding a Faunus girl's bunny ears, while his team laughed.

Bunny: Please let go...

Cardin: Told you guys these things are real.

Russel: Haha, what a freak.

Cardin continued to tug on her ears as he and his team laughed.

Bunny: Ow!

Pyrrha: Atrocious. I can't stand people like him.