RWBY x Father figure reader

Field Trip

3rd POV

An overhead shot of a forest bustling with red leaves and gray trunks is seen as the view descends and shows Glynda and Y/n leading teams RWBY, JNPR, and CRDL through the area.

Glynda:*to the group* Yes, students, the forest of Forever Fall is indeed beautiful. But we are not here to sight-see.

Y/n: That's right. Professor Peach has asked all of you to collect samples of red sap from the trees deep inside this forest, and we're here to make sure none of you are attacked or ambushed by any of the Grimm while doing so.

The group stops, and Jaune, grunting and carrying a large case with six empty glass jars on top, tries to catch up with them and ends up bumping into Cardin. The bully scowls at Jaune, who attempts to feign innocence by whistling tunelessly.

Glynda still instructing her group, as Y/n holds up a full jar of their objective.

Glynda: Each of you is to gather one jar's worth of red sap. However, this forest is full of the creatures of Grimm, so be sure to stay by your teammates. We will rendezvous back here at 4 o'clock. Have fun!

Y/n: At least say it with a smile Glynda.

While Yang and her sister smile at one another, Jaune attempts to (noisily) sneak away from Cardin to his team, but the blackmailer sees this and grabs Jaune by the back.

Cardin: Come on, buddy - let's go!

Jaune miserably looks up at his team, where Nora and Ren are already walking into the forest's depths and Pyrrha is staring sadly at the scene. Dropping his gaze, Jaune turns and follows CRDL, to the disappointment of a sighing Pyrrha before she continues on.

As CRDL moves deeper into the forest, Jaune tries to keep up with them, feeling a mix of discomfort and frustration. Cardin leads the group confidently, occasionally glancing back at Jaune with a smirk.

Cardin: Keep it up, Jaune! You wouldn't want to slow us down, would you?

Jaune tightens his grip on the case, trying to ignore Cardin's taunts. His eyes wander to the vast forest, his mind preoccupied with thoughts of how to handle this situation without compromising his integrity.

Meanwhile, Glynda and Y/n lead the Teams deeper into the woods, discussing the significance of the red sap and Grimm ecology. As they walk, Ruby skips ahead, her excitement evident as she observes the wildlife and listens intently to Glynda's explanations.

Glynda: Remember, everyone, keep your guard up. The forest is beautiful but dangerous. Stay close to your teammates and remain vigilant.

Yang nods, taking the lead, while Weiss, Blake, and the others follow closely behind, scanning their surroundings for any signs of Grimm.

Back with CRDL, they reach a secluded area where the red sap is more abundant. Jaune begins collecting it into jars, hesitates for a moment but eventually starts gathering the sap, trying to do his part despite the discomfort of his situation.

The day progresses, and as the clock ticks closer to the rendezvous time, tensions rise as the groups focus on their tasks amidst the eerie quiet of the forest, each team unaware of the challenges the others are facing.

Team CRDL is making themselves as comfortable as possible by leaning on stones, trees, and the ground while Jaune returns to the group with six full jars, setting them down just as he collapses face-down. The surrounding team gets up in response.

Cardin: Hey, great work, Jauney boy! Now that wasn't too hard, was it?

Jaune still on the ground, cross-eyed and sounding dizzy.