Another RWBY story

Chapter 3

~Chapter 3: Journey through the Emerald Forest~

As they make their way through the forest, Pyrrha, armed with her spear and shield leads the way with Jaune in tow.

Suddenly a loud noise rang through the entire forest.

Jaune: "Did you hear that?"

Pyrrha: "Gunfire. It seems some of our comrades have encountered the enemy"

They keep moving forward, Jaune still staring in the sound's direction as Pyrrha raises a branch to pass by and accidentally releases it right at Jaune's face, flooring him instantly.

Pyrrha: "Jaune! I'm sorry!"

Jaune laughs off the pain as he nurses a gash on his cheek dismissively.

Jaune: "It's okay. Just a scratch!" 

Jaune stood up before catching up to Pyrrha.

Pyrrha: "Why didn't you activate your Aura?"

Jaune: "Huh?"

Pyrrha: "Your Aura"

Jaune: "Gesundheit"

Pyrrha: "Jaune, do you...know what Aura is?"

Jaune waves the question off as he avoids eye contact.

Jaune: "Psch! Of course, I do! Do YOU know what Aura is?"

Pyrrha smiles at him and gets ready to explain.

Pyrrha: "Aura is the manifestation of our soul. It bears our burdens and shields our hearts. Have you ever felt you were being watched without knowing that someone was there?"

Jaune: "Uh... yeah"

Pyrrha: With practice, our Aura can be our shield. Everyone has it, even animals.

Jaune: "What about monsters?"

Pyrrha: "No. The monsters we fight lack a soul. They are creatures of Grimm, the manifestation of anonymity. They are the darkness, and we are the light"

Jaune: "Right, that's why we fight them!"

Pyrrha: "It's not about why; it's about knowing. Understanding dark and light helps us manifest our Aura. Everyone has some of both. By baring your soul outward as a force, you can deflect harm. All of our tools and equipment are conduits for Aura. You protect yourself and your soul when fighting."

Jaune: "It's like a force field!"

Pyrrha: "Yes, if you want to look at it that way"

Pyrrah then approached Jaune before placing a hand on the side of his head.

Pyrrha: "Now, close your eyes and concentrate"

Jaune: "Um...okay"

Complying, Jaune closes his eyes as Pyrrha begins to chant in her head.

For it is in passing that we achieve immortality. Through this, we become a paragon of virtue and glory to rise above all, infinite in distance and unbound by death.

Pyrrha then places another hand on Jaune's chest, her entire body begins to glow a faint red as Jaune glows a bright white.

I release your soul, and by my shoulder protect thee.