Jaune Arc - Dreamscape

Chapter 14

Ozpin, Qrow, and Glynda were watching the machine keeping Amber alive. They were making sure that there were no errors. Luckily, James Ironwood was in the city. He had engineers make sure that the machine was fully functional.

Ironwood looked at the data that worried Ozpin and said, "This doesn't make sense. How is it possible? It wasn't long ago that she was in a near-death state. But now, she is healthier than you and I. If so, why hasn't she woken up yet?"

Ozpin walked toward Ironwood and said, "I believe it has something to do with her mind not fully comprehending that her body is already healed. I think not long now; she would awaken."

Ironwood thought momentarily and said, "And once she is awake, we may be able to identify her attacker."

Ozpin nodded at Ironwood, "Yes. We can then find out the reason they are here at Beacon."

Ironwood then said, "How about Torchwick? Still not talking?"

Ozpin shook his head and said, "I'm afraid not. Whoever the person in control is, he is deathly afraid of her. Although, Mr. Arc comes in second."

Ironwood did not understand. He asked, "What do you mean?"

Ozpin replied, "It was Mr. Arc that was able to subdue Torchwick."

Ironwood was impressed, "A student was able to subdue Torchwick? I must say, your talent here at Beacon has exceeded ours at Atlas. However, do not think for a moment that we would lie flat and let you gain victory in this year's Vytal Festival."

Ozpin raised an eyebrow and said, "Oh? Is that a challenge?"

Ironwood waved his hand and said, "Take it as you might. But my students are not afraid of a little competition. They've prepared for this. After all, they knew they would be going against the Invincible Girl."

Glynda said, "Oh, James. Miss Nikos is the least of your students' problems. If there is anyone that can win this competition, it is Mr. Arc."

Ironwood nodded and said, "Right. Mr. Arc is going to be a Blackhorse in this competition. I wonder if he would be the one taking the spot for the singles."

Qrow, who was not far, said, "Really, Jimmy? We are here worried about our Maiden, and you are discussing the Vytal Festival."

Ozpin interjected and said, "Come now, Qrow. You know as well as we all do. The Vytal Festival is important. It is a symbol of peace between the kingdoms."

Qrow shook his head and took a swig of his flask.

With Jaune and the others, they were getting ready to head back to their homes.

Ruby and Yang were heading back to Patch to be with their father. This would be an excellent chance to tell their adventure tales. However, Jaune asked them not to tell anyone about the Dreamscape. Even Amber was said to tell no one. Jaune didn't know if he could trust her, but there was nothing he could do. She entered his dream by accident.

Weiss was heading back to Atlas. She wanted to meet her older sister, Winter. She couldn't wait to show her how much she improved. She still could not believe how fast she was able to increase her swordsmanship proficiency while in the Dreamscape. Who knew that in the Dreamscape, her abilities were considered abysmal? It was a shocker for all of them.

As for Blake, she was heading back to Menagerie for many reasons, but there are two main reasons. One, she plans to meet her parents. That was a given as she was ready to face them after what she did all those years ago and tell them about Jaune. And two, she wants to know the situation with the White Fang. More specifically, what is going on with Eve and Adam?