From Zero To Hero (RWBY)

The Journey to the Land of Sand and Sun

Jaune P.O.V

Things..... haven't been great. First Cardin revealed my transcripts despite me saving his life from an Ursa Grimm and also told everyone that he saved me.

Then my friends and teammates all betrayed me one by one. Each saying that it was either because I was weak or wouldn't get stronger to flat out saying I'd get people killed. Which then led to me being in a private dorm by myself as I was kicked out of my team.

The staff didn't bother to help me even when I was beaten near death and had to stitch my own wounds. Scars running down my arms and my back and chest.

Yet I never once gave in and I fought back as best I could despite what everyone says. I never let their words bother me, never let their attacks break my spirit and my determination. Little did I know what was awaiting me when I woke up this morning.

I looked at the mirror and saw my hair was down to my neck now as I had focused on keeping it kept and clean but not cut. I then grabbed my wrist and hand wraps and wrapped them and then threw on my shirt and pants as it was the weekend.

"Will Jaune Arc please report to the Headmasters office."

I sighed and left my room and headed to the elevator where I ascended to the Headmasters office.

"Wonder what Ozpin wants?" I asked myself as I ascended towards his office.

After a few minutes the elevator opened and I walked out to see my old friends and team along with.....my father and mother and sisters along with Miss Goodwitch and Ozpin.

"You called for me Ozpin?" I asked with crossed arms.

"Yes Jaune I did. Your family wanted to speak with you." Ozpin said as mother walked up a bit.

"Hello Jaune." She said.

"Mother.....you seem well." I said.

"No thanks to your stunt." Father said.

I just looked at him.

"Why did you have to be so reckless Jaune?! Why couldn't you just listen to us and let this Huntsmen nonsense go?!" My sister Delilah asked me.

I just stayed quiet.

"Answer us brother! What were you thinking when you came to Beacon without any type of training or idea of what you were up against! You could've been injured or worse!" Cleo said.

"Spare the long sob Cleo....we both know why you're all here." I said.

"What?" She asked.

"I'm not stupid. You're all trying to take me back. Well you can save yourselves a lot of trouble by just turning around and going back home. I'm staying here and finishing out my time at Beacon." I said turning around.

"No you're not Jaune. I've already spoken to the Arc Council and the Vale Council. The Vale Council has had your status as a student revoked and the Arc Council has placed you under house arrest. You're coming home." Father said as I stopped.

"......So.....just like that huh? After all this time you're still only worried about the family name. Even after I passed the Beacon Initiation which is the true test of Beacon.....even after I have been showing improvement after improvement with my scores and grades....." I said not looking at anyone.

"This isn't about the name son. It's about you. You were told again and aga-" Father said.

"What if Delilah or Cleo had did this? Or Sirene or Esmeralda? Would you have done the same? Would you have pulled them out! Would you have had them forced back home to a place where no one even spared them a second glance or even a glimmer of hope and trust! Huh?! Would you!" I snapped.