FOUR WEEKS LATER
TOWN OF VALENTINE
WEDNESDAY
POV
As it was a beautiful morning To begin with as the birds chipping around other birds as dogs for barking at other dogs while The traffic around the town as busy as ever as we can see tourists and town folk coming in coming out of town at their daily basis doing their businesses and as The police were patrol the area as the town working security organization as we can see the peaceful towns folk walking around as the couples were together holding hands as to sat together at one of their benches as while children were playing with each other children or they were fighting each other portraying themselves as some kind of gangsters and meeting it like some kind of gang war was going to happen soon but that is a matter of another time as it was a very peaceful day but that's not our concern at the moment as we can see a motel No so far away from the main tavern and the post office as in one of their rooms there was a couple as they were getting ready for their big event that was going to take place in this town.
As we can see Jaune Arc who was just combed his hair for what must have been the hundredth time, as he stared hard at himself at the mirror in front of him.
THIS WAS IT
The day is most young men feared when in a relationship once in a while and For the longest time, Jaune hadn't really worried about such a day and After all, he never expected him of all people, to hold down a steady relationship for too long to begin with It's not a joke to begin.
As Hell, he thought it'd be a miracle if it lasted even a week but He knew he was an awkward, goofy, mess of a man, who probably needed an instruction manual just to get through life at this point.
But, somehow, he had done it. He had been together with someone for not just one, but five months. As five wonderful months that he wouldn't change for the world. He didn't know what he had done to get so lucky, but it had worked. Maybe his dad had been right all along. Maybe confidence really was all he needed.
... Nah, Jaune thought as he remembered how his first date went. How he blushed and stammered each time he was given a compliment. How he nearly had a heart attack when his hand got held. Oh, his date had found it charming, and wanted to continue with their relationship with him. But he knew that it sure as hell wasn't his confidence that had won them over.
However, none of that was important right now. What was important, was what was about to transpire. You see, to months were a little tough for them but after three months of being started a healthy and stable relationship, as his partner and requested he meet her family. They gave him a week's notice in advance, just to have him stop hyperventilating and give him a chance to prepare himself but Needless to say, next week had come much quicker than expected.
He was finally gonna meet his partner's family!
"C'mon, Jaune. You can do this. Be a man for god's sake!" he told himself as he still stared at himself in the mirror. Did he look presentable? How was his hair? Oh god, a million questions were running through his mind. What would the parents be like? Would they approve of him? What would he do if they didn't? How was his hair?
Jaune thought he was gonna have a heart attack. He had taken all the necessary precautions to prepare. He had practiced speaking formally, eating with proper table manners, dressing nicely to avoid looking like a slob. His older sisters often brought back their lovers to their house for dinner, so he had picked up a few things observing them. Though, His father lord Arc never did look too thrilled with anyone associated with his daughters in that way and Come to think of it, as Even Jaune had alway been a bit protective of them too.
But now, the tables had turned. Now he'd be the one put under the spotlight and He had to make a good impression for his fuel had to! His entire relationship could be on the line just from one little family meetup.
For god's sake, how was his hair!?
"You're losing it, Jaune," he told himself, "Just breath. Remember what you've learnt, and this will be a cakewalk. Maybe just give 'em a bit of the 'ol Arc charm. That ought to convince 'em." Though come to think of it, his partner may have said hold back on that "charm" just a little bit. Unless he decided he no longer needed his tongue and/or legs.
Argh, he'd already screwed up and he hadn't even met them yet!
"Stay focused!" he scolded himself, "You're not gonna be some bumbling idiot around them. You'll be the ultimate smooth talker. Simply say what they want to hear, and they'll be putty in your hands." At least, that was another piece of advice his dad had given him. Still, at least he believed he would make a good impression.
Yes, when he told his own family that he was in a relationship, the reception had been... mixed. His dad had patted him on the back, boasting about how what a great wingman he was and his mother became both teary eyed - going on about how they "grow up so fast" - but also very sinister, as she threatened to destroy all who would defile her baby boy and His younger sisters didn't even believe him, but his older ones had. Two had given him the advice on what to say and how to dress, whilst the other two made great efforts to keep tabs on his wife, just so that she weren't doing anything to hurt Jaune behind his back when turned.
His family was neat and neutral
After everything That happened between them when his transfer papers were released to the public.
As he got the chance to straightened it out on all of his mess They created just two month ago as All the charges that were they charged him with were dropped as his parents made the request themselves as it was more of a miracle than anything.
But as for his parents They were a little angry at him but they would never harm him or discard him He was their pride and joy as they found a way to contacted him and asked "where is he and how is he doing" or did they hurt him in any other way "as he wanted to tell them to leave him alone that he is dead in their eyes as you should scream at them and start cursing at them for abandoning him in that moment.
But You did not do it as what good would have come out anyways there's no way that pain is going to go away as he start telling them from the very start What happened How it happened and how everything has ended and how is this new beginning One thing He wasn't sure that his parents were surprised and sad but as they kept on listening They wanted to tell him something very important.
But he wanted to yell at them for their abandonment but when he heard his mom crying he didn't as This might break her heart and he is not a heart less person to break his own mothers heart He will bear with it as he will listen to his mothers and fathers explanation on the situation.
But What told him next half left him speechless as he finally understands why his parents never trained him or wanted him to be a huntsman as their explaining their story and their reasons why.
As the explained to him very slowly.
Once upon a Time along time ago they lived great knights and Lord's as they ruled their lands as they wanted to as no one could defile them or speak against him as it was their own land.
As their family comes from a very long line of Knight's and Lord's of the old ages as when the time of the great kingdom of vale was under the house of the Solomon Arthur The King of vale himself as his trusted friend and advisors The Goodwitch family and It's trusted Knight's the Arc family work long to side the king himself and his entire generation for more than hundreds of years as our family is close to loyalty and royalty to the king as many of our members were actually married into that family as even the Goodwitch family with them as They were close allies that's they always relying each other but until that day came and then everything started to changed.
Until a wizard Entered their domain as he told them ideas and great fortune and glory Told him about the future as our family and the good witch family didn't consider this an option or serious but the king had his own agenda as he appointed the wizard to do him some services from finding him and explaining him this new system as he claims it to be peaceful and long-lasting our families were shocked but we were concerned that the moment when we lose our power all hell will break loose in the kingdom as Lords are the only one ones are keeping the kingdom align as those lands only belong to them the commoners will choose to live in those lands must pay and serve the Lord's of those regions if this system he speaks of whatever a by They will lose their land from the government and for the commoners as they will steal what it's not theirs to steal from as the Arc family Have work for generations and loss so much to gain Glory an honor as even their lands more safe.
After the Great war began things changed dramatically as the last king charged into the battle with your grandfathers and with the Goodwitch family as they fought together on the last battle together as many of them perished but we won the war in the end.
As the new system was announced known as the huntsman academy were formed as the ruling age of The Lord's came to an end as the government came and took their lands by force but they couldn't do anything at that moment but there were exceptional cases when it comes to the royal families of the kingdom as our family and Goodwitch family were safe as the king made sure that the power that our families have do not go to waste as our family are the only two families left that holds the entire kingdom together as they even wanted one of our children to get married and combine the family into one but that was the tricky part as his teacher is the only living relatives left as all of her family members have passed away or were killed alongside your uncles few years ago before you were born.
When the new government system was established We sent some of ours descendants children and workers knights to attend this new academy and trains strong warriors to face the creatures of darkness the grimm as on that time your grandfather when he was the head of the house he had to show his support to the kingdom and towards people by letting six of his sons attend to the school and training and building a new future for generations to come but.
That day would never come as when our families learned the dark truth as the government wanted to execute and eradicate all of our family members as they know when they lose all power everything will go back to the Royal family and at the moment there's only one active family that is ours As we are the only ones who do not refuse to give up our lands or our profit any other properties and lands we own around the kingdom even at the Kingdom of mantle And we even have our shares in the S.D.C as We helped the founding member at that time as we were given more than 30% off the business as today our family is one of the most strongest families around in the kingdoms.
But That's Where the problems truly come from as we are the strongest family but people want us gone and they want to take our lands from us they want to steal your birthright your sisters birthrights and cast them out on the street for them to starve to death.
They have done something in the past When the kingdoms and this new system was formed We knew from the start it was flawed in few senses as giving few individuals are powerful weapon and giving them full access of their aura as they can do whatever they want outside of the kingdoms even it means good or bad as many people abuse this ability and there freedom.
Has our families were succeeding in this huntsman life for many years as your uncles were successful first few huntsman's in the kingdom and in entire remnant as The first generation but good things always comes to an end your uncles for betrayed by their own team just like you but they were people around to help you escape and give you a second chance in everything but your uncle's weren't so lucky as the transfer papers were not fake but they were killed by their own partners and their own teams your father was the only one who survived but he lost something between that tug of war is ability to fight as he can't lift up a sword anymore as his joints were broken that's why he could never train you and we never wanted you to become like us huntsman's are just monsters their puppets did the government to do their will some might work to destroy the grim some don't We don't want you to end up in the wrong crowd as you were lucky you survived but promise us don't do anything reckless.
But he was more shocked that he never knew about the true story why now he understands everything the kingdom doesn't need its kings They're all corrupt people will do anything to gain all day aren't even it means drag innocence bystanders into war and then blame it all on them and call them terrorists these people are monsters and he needs to be thankful he got out safely as his teachers protected him and some of the students sided with him as he'll make sure he lives along happy life for their sake as well He will not waste his life.
But now It wasn't the moment to think about the past, it was time to meet family number two. And boy, was that time approaching. He didn't even realise, until he looked at his watch, that he had been staring at himself in the mirror for thirty minutes. He usually only needed fifteen. Though, he thought him going the extra mile was warranted for today.
He then got a text from his wife, telling him where to meet them. With deep breath, he walked away from the mirror - though quickly went back for one more sweep of the hair - and walked towards the door. This was the moment he had prepared for. It was time to meet his destiny!
Or, if things went poorly... Then he will go and cry in the corner on the poor job.
He made his way outside of his motel room courtyard, as where they had both agreed to meet. His wife was waiting for him, with a cheerful look on their face.
"They you are," Jennifer said to him as she started walk towards him, "I thought you chickened out. What kept you this late."
"Sorry for the wait," he said sheepishly, "I just wanted to make sure I looked good. Y'know, for your family."
"Just my family?" She said with an eyebrow raised, causing Jaune to give his trademark blush and stammer.
"W-well yeah, but also for you too. I mean, it's the least I could do to make-" As she just silenced him with a quick kiss on the cheek. That always calmed him down.
"You don't need to crazy over this," Jennifer said softly to him, "They'll love you just as much as I do." The words were comforting, but it was what they said earlier that made Jaune's heart skip a beat.
Love she said
His wife loved him? Well that was great, cause he loved her right back. Oh wow, his mind was processing too much to make any sense of this day. He then felt fingers entwine with his and He always loved it when they held hands together.
"Now come on," as she said to him reassuringly, "No more worrying. Everything's gonna be fine Because I'm with you till the end." Well, when they put it like that, how could Jaune not believe them?
"Your right," he said, "Sorry, guess I just panicked and I do that sometimes when I'm nervous doing new things and meeting new people."
"Yeah, I know about it but that's what makes you adorable," as they both laughed together as the pair started holding hands as they still made their way out of there room courtyard as then made their way towards there location as still hand in hand. As Jaune and Jennifer had a better feeling about today all of a sudden.
"By the way Jaune, your hair looks good."
'Yes thank you !' As he screaming in his mind because happiness and confidence was built inside of you as he will face his challenges with His head held high.
Thirty-five minutes later
Town of Valentine
Valentine Cafe
POV
If someone or you told anyone that in a few years time, as parson named Jaune Arc would be married a girl like Jennifer, To begin with as they'd laugh in your face and then slap some sense into you for thinking that way in the first place and then give you mop in your hands and then tell to mop the damn floor clean.
But The matchup was just too ridiculous at first but to even imagine it happening in the first place, as the two seemed incompatible with each other. One was a dorky, socially awkward boy who was expelled from his academy and then disowned by his family as his entire life changed afterwards as he couldn't barely swing a sword at one of enemies in there world but The other was a little to confident for her own good as she was a countryside girl Who lived in the mountains for a very long time with their entire family who was good at shooting people with her weapons at first sight as she looks like an innocent flower but fiery girl whose skill and charisma was rivaled only by her beauty alone.
But Sometimes It was easier to imagine a queen of the Grimm is marrying a human wizard than it was these two that they even holding both there hands together A relationship between the two of them just didn't seem possible at first for the towns in the villages who lived up in the mountains in those areas.
And yet, it still worked in the end and Despite all the rules of society and the cosmic laws of there universe, as Jaune Arc had managed to defy them all by being of nature and married Jennifer D arc as boy who didn't even know how to properly talk to girls other than his own sister's but not that long ago, was eating with one of the biggest and the most dangerous girls in these mountain ranges.
The only downside was how many of the guys in these town had vowed to kill him if given the chance as Other than that, he had hit the jackpot, as Jennifer so she reminded by his side as He can guess one thing she is loyal to him to this very day in his life from his past experience alone she was only the few Who stood up with him in his darkest moments.
"What Still feeling nervous, jaune?" Jennifer teased. The two were sitting at a tavern in strawberry town as waiting for there family to arrive. As Jennifer had to chosen the location for where they should spend the day, and even booked a hotel for the two of them, so that they could stay a little longer. When Jaune asked why she chose strawberry of all places to meet, rather than there home but she never went into too much detail after that.
She only said that she really wanted to come here, which he didn't feel the need to argue with." But To be honest, if your folks are anything like you, I don't think I've got anything to worry about."
"Oh? And how do you think I am?" The twinkle in her eye warned him to choose his words carefully.
"Well, I guess the only thing I've gotta be scared of is a barrage of good puns." Okay, he didn't need to choose that carefully, as she playfully slapped his hand as she Waved did it off. "Don't lie, you love my mum's jokes And even if you don't, then tough shit. They all come part of this package like it or not honey" as She said and gestured to her body for emphasis.
"Yeah, but sometimes I wish I kept the receipt and beef steak you ordered last week ago" he smirked at him as She started to glared at him and poked him in the chest.
"Listen here honey I'm going to be honest here and I'm the funny one in this relationship and don't you forget it." As she told him while sitting back in her seat as moving her head to the sides and pouting at him like a little girl. " Ok Fine, fine, you're a comic genius here," As he laughed at her actions and he knew she was just semi-joking, but he still knew better than to try his luck with her when it comes to the anger department.
"Good," she grinned. "For a second there, I was worried I'd have to show you just how funny I can be."
"I don't know if my insides could take it." He said with his eye rolling and they just stared at each other As then they both starting to laughed together and went back to their coffee's and then After a while, he spoke up again. "But seriously, what can I expect your parents to be like?"
"Well, me and my Dad are pretty much the same person and His sense of humour and Justice is much the same as mine and though I'm a million times funnier and best." Oh God, that probably meant double the mum and dad joke and he thinks as His ears and mouth would probably be bleeding at the end of the day by listening too much jokes and laughing to your heart contents.
"And mind me from asking what about your mum?"
"Don't worry," she laughed. "Mum's a little more tamed than we are and You'll get on just fine with her." Thank Gods, he needed at least some sanity today before meeting them as He adored and care for Jennifer but some of her jokes could make even deaf people cringe and Not that he would ever say that to her, but his reactions did most of the talking for him.
"Oh, I should probably mention, my little sister coming along too." As he just looked at her confused And surprised"Is she?" he asked surprised. "I mean, I'm not complaining or anything, but I don't see why she'd want to." As he asked her about this as she moving closer to him "Yeah, normally she'd rather stay at home," she smirked. "But she insisted. Said she wanted to see how well you treat me outside of our ~ house~." She laughed at the last bit. "Gotta say, I never thought I'd see her play the part of 'protective sibling'. She's growing up fast."
"So I've got two fully trained ex -hunters, and a new huntress prodigy watching my every move today? This is gonna go well," he grumbled at this little as He said back at his chair thinking about his situation today.
"Dad's hardly the judge type," Jennifer laughed. "And Selena already adores you. Just be grateful my uncle khalifa isn't coming today. Now that would be an awkward meeting."
Yeah, he had heard stories of what her uncle was like a drunk idiot to enjoys beating down grim and other cute animals alongside them with a lot government charges on him Without sounding the word mean He was a convict and he was glad he wasn't meeting him today.
"No offense, Jennifer, but I still can't believe someone like him is allowed to teach kids to be hunters." And she had a question on his His head that how could someone so dangerous could even be allowed around kids and teaching them how to learning to read and write and the definition what is a huntsman is for someone like a convict.
"None taken. I had to endure several lessons with him when he was hungover. I don't embarrass easily, but seeing your uncle belch and groan his way through a lesson is just too much." She shuddered at the memory. "Still, you can't deny his teaching had results. Even more so when you look at Selena."
"Yeah, that's true. Though I guess it helps when every member in your family's a hunter."
"It has it's advantages, yeah," she grinned and then squeezed his arm. "Maybe I should get him to train you. He might whip you into shape a little bit."
"I think I'm good, thanks," he said, pulling his arm away. "My former partner Pyrrha's training was tough enough. So I still use her training methods as I kept on training my mind and body as now I'm strong enough to keep not myself but even the town and you but I don't need someone like her training me again but, especially when I'm actually married. She might work me until I drop dead because of it."
She laughed. "Suit yourself. But don't blame me if you're stuck looking like a noodle for the rest of your life."
"Hey, I've packed on a bit of muscle myself," he protested, flexing one of his arms to prove it but failed horribly as she started to laugh at him as He just pouted at her as she was still laughing at him.
"Whoa, easy there, Hercules," she said sarcastically at him, "Don't make the rest of us feel bad." As she told him.
"Yeah, yeah, very funny," he grumbled just a little causing Jennifer to pinch his cheek a little as they looked forward.
"Told you I was funny one," she giggled. Her eyes then went wide as she looked over his shoulder. "Oh, here they are and Come on, time for me to show you off." She dragged him by the arm and brought him towards the approaching trio.
One was a tall, tanned, muscular blonde man who Jaune was slightly hoping he'd end up looking like in the future. The other was an attractive, dark brown haired woman with orange tips and blue eyes. If he didn't know better, she could've been Selena older twin sister.
Speaking of Selena, she was already waving to the pair, her face beaming like fireworks as They were exposed to some puppy as she saw the two together smiling then as Jennifer released her grip on his arm and then stood him up straight and dusted off every bit dust he was certain he didn't have. "Mum, Dad, say hello to my new man," she proudly announced. Not used to being put on the spot like that, Jaune shuffled awkwardly as he felt all eyes on him.
"Er, yeah, as Jennifer told you all, I'm her husband My name's Jaune Arc," as he just nervously chuckled at this. "It's really nice to meet you both." He looked down at little Selena as She was adorable as ever. "Glad you could come too, Selena."
"Nice to meet you, Jaune," the man said happily as he patted him on the back. "Name's Dexter Morgan Jennifer's father but you can call me dex, and over here my and wife and Jennifer's mother Martha Morgan." As he pointed it out at the woman standing next to him She was smiling at him.
"It's great to finally meet you in person," she said as she was smiled sweetly at him. "Now then," but his face suddenly turned serious and 180 "Am I to understand that you plan on being Jennifer future husband for life ?"
"... That's the idea sir, yeah." Oh no, he knew this talk was coming soon as but he didn't expect it to be so soon. At least, he had hoped Jennifer wouldn't be around to hear it. Still, it was probably best to get it outta the way quickly, like ripping of a plaster.
"Well, if that's true, then we've got a few things to say to you," Mrs Morgan said, the once sweet looking woman looking about as serious as her husband.
Jaune stood his ground as he ready to prove himself worthy of staying married with their daughter in the future as ,He had thought of a million and one reasons as to why he deserved her, rehearsed them in front of a mirror, and wrote a few on his hand as a reminder. He could do this, he just had to speak with confi-
"Don't let her pressure you into doing anything you don't want to do."
"... Huh? "
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"Excuse me?" Jennifer asked as she was a little bewildered by this reveal.
"Our daughter can be a bit of a spitfire, Jaune," Dexter said. "So don't let her to do things you're uncomfortable with."
"This might include getting into bar fights with the local folks or driving too fast in the streets and the roads, and drinking too much for one's own good," As Martha continued to tell about her that her daughter is a idiot and her horrible taste in man as well about her fashion and things How is she a shark with fang and Short tempered girl and her most reckless ways possible as she was ignoring Jennifer's look of horror as for Selena just was cackled that through the entire time as this was best entertainment for her.
"Are you kidding me, I don't do any of those things!" Jennifer cried out at this as she was pointing at they as Jaune just looked at them. "Jaune, I swear, they're making this up -." As she
"So, I guess that time you blew up that night club in mistral never happened, did it?" Selena asked her deviously smile as she has more dirty about her them anyone here as for Jennifer was just trembled little at the sight of her traitorous sister true attentions towards her as she was the backstabbing snake She should be careful from.
"It's alright, really," Jaune said, quickly rushing to his girlfriend's defence, though secretly happy that he was off the hook. "She's never pressured me into doing anything. Being with her is one of the best things that's ever happened to me."
"See now I am a amazing wife ?" Jennifer said, swinging an arm around him and bringing him close. "I'm a sweet little angel and he knows it."
"Yeah, yeah, keep telling yourself that," Dexter chuckled. "Honestly, when you said you were in a serious relationship, your mother and I couldn't believe it." As they told her with a straight face as she was just staring at them.
"You know me, Dad. I'm full of surprises." She told them as she rubbing jaune back a little. "If you think that's a surprise, wait till you hear how they got together," As Selena started to murmured.
"Speaking of surprises sweet, why are we in town of Valentine in vale?" Mrs Morgan asked as she looking at Jaune for some answers but as He shrugged little and try to admitted that he knew something about this situation as much as she did. "What did you have planned for today, Jennifer dear ?"
As Jennifer's entire face starting to lit up as fireworks as she remembered her plans for the day truly were . "Just a little something that the whole family can enjoy together." As she told them this as The entire family as they questioning her methods and her philosophy for the moment.
" But we had to come all the way to Mistral to enjoy it as a family ?" Mrs Morgan said this to her daughter as she was quite stunned and confused at the matter that they had to fly all this way here for whatever her daughter is going to show her entire family and this better be good or she get the slipper.
"You will know it believe me," she beamed at this as she was a five years old who showing their mothers their science project they made in school. "Now come on now, we gotta get going and we don't wanna miss a second of it." As The entire group then set off again, with the fiery blonde leading the way to there destination.
TWENTY FIVE MINUTES LATER AND AFTER EXPLAINING THE ENTIRE STORY
"Wait, what? No, you can't be serious."
"As serious as it gets, Mum."
"But that's- that's so... Dexter honey, say something!"
"I gotta admit, that is a weird way for two people to get together and I expected this much from you." As he patted on his daughter back a little.
Jennifer just laughed at his reaction, whilst Jaune scratched his head sheepishly. As Jennifer had just got done telling her parents the story of how she and Jaune got together and Needless to say, Mrs Morgan's reaction was priceless to begin with as Jaune started to tell her about how his team was before He decided to leave the academy start his life here in the countryside.
ANOTHER TWENTY FIVE MINUTES LATER AND AFTER EXPLAINING THE ENTIRE STORY HOW DID THEY MEET AGAIN AND WHAT CAME AFTERWARDS
And so, that was the weird and wonderful tale of how Jaune and Jennifer got together. And Miss Martha Morgan just couldn't believe it How is all even happened in first of all considering will it's her daughter it's possible very possible indeed drunken marriage sounds to her
"B-but that's not how it's supposed to happen," she cried. "That's not how love works at all. You're supposed to longingly desire each other, but keep your feelings buried in case of ruining your friendship, until you stare into each other's eyes and all the feelings you've bottled up are released in a heated kiss of passion." As the woman explained to them how all of this short have been but that's not how it happens often and he thinks that she's a sucker for romantic stories He won't be surprised if he finds any one or two romantic light novels from under her bed or her shelf.
As her two daughters just stared at her as she was some kind of a freak of nature in front as they cannot be helped but be more embarrassed by way of thinking "You've really gotta stop fantasizing like that, Mum that not how Life doesn't go that way. " Said the youngest daughter Selena as she knows how her mother reacts when mentioning about the past couples meet.
"Oh, hush little one," Miss Morgan said to her as she was turning to Selena " just Promise me Selena, that when you meet your first love, it'll be under a starlit sky or a beautiful rose garden something like that."as she told her daughter while having an sparkly smile on her face.
"Muuum, I'm not even thinking about things like that yet The only thing I need right now It's my bed and my gaming consoles or whatever comics I can find No first love," Selena told her mother as she whined about it As she was too young to even think about it "Now, now, dear," Dexter just laughed at this as he remembers how his first time meeting his wife was Entertaining "Why don't we just let them be who they are for now and Besides, they look happy enough, don't they?"
"I guess so," Miss Morgan just grumbled at this As she face towards Jaune now like a spider what was prepared to eat its prey "Jaune, please tell me that you at least give her some flowers for descending to unflower her from her shackles of loneliness." She has desperately As she needs to know there was some romance between the right.
"Mum, when have I ever been into-" as she was interrupted by jaune As he decided to speak up.
"She like tulips," he said automatically, unaware of Jennifer's blush. "Although, sometimes I mix it up a bit by buying her roses for going home sometimes."
When she heard him say this Mrs Morgan was beamed at him What happiness At least she is not alone here. "At least one of you gets it." As she started to smirk at her husband and her daughters that at least there's someone here who's more romantic sense of love here.
"Argh, enough," Jennifer snapped. "I'll have no more talk of flowers or mushy stuff for the next few hours. Especially considering where we're going."
"And where are we going?" Jaune asked.
"You'll see, loverboy, you'll see." she cooed. After several minutes of walking down the streets of Valentine, they came across a flight of stairs leading down in a suspicious looking alley. It might've been a dangerous area for some people, but everyone in the group was a hunter. They ate danger for breakfast, or at the very least toast as their people saying those go's.
Walking down those few stairs are they were greeted to a burly brown hair guy standing by a metal door, asking for a password from his guests.
Everyone more hesitant at that moment that they don't know what to do but what surprised them the most was that Jennifer knew as she gave him password and it was bumblebee, and as then when he heard this he knocked on the door and nodded worse than as he let them inside. As He looked a little confused as to why a family was looking to enter, but he didn't question it. He probably wasn't being paid enough to ask questions and shoot later.
The door led them to a very large, rather dimly lit room with a boxing ring in the centre of it. Two men were standing in it, eyeing each other down, and there was already a large group of people watching. Some were shouting out support, whilst some were screaming obscenities at either of the fighters.
An illegal kick boxing matches... why did he else expect for her and anything else Maybe like a movie or Oh beautiful fireworks but no boxing matches What's next ? And it looked to be a bare-knuckle match, if the lack of boxing gloves was any indicator. Their seats were placed near the front, giving them a good view of the ring.
"Jennifer I'm not going to ask you how the hell did you get the front seats in this type of establishment but you know, this place doesn't seem very... legal," Jaune whispered, looking around at the sketchy looking people and the drabby room.
"Pfft, it's only considered that cause some people in charge are wimps," she giggled, entwining her fingers around his as She was in the mood for some action.
"Jennifer Lawrence Arthur Morgan, how did the bloody hell did you find out about this place In the first of all?" As Her father Dexter Arthur Morgan asked her as he was clearly not liking what he saw at the moment as he wasn't the only one in that situation as even Miss Martha Arthur Morgan as well looked less than impressed from her daughter's actions as this is really not something she's a fan of as It comes to bloodsport.
"Oh, I know a guy who knows a guy who tells me things about this place." As she explained to her father the truth and while she was rubbing her back of her head as she has made a big mistake bringing her family here.
"Hmph, so much for being a sweet little angel," As her father muttered under his breath as he knows that she was in trouble maker from the very start as Jaune going to have his hands full with this girl by his side.
"Meh, even Goddess had to be a badass every now and then," she shrugged. "Trust me, you'll thank me for bringing you here once the match starts." As she told them this as she faced towords the stage as everyone have no choice but to go with it now as sooner it finish the sooner they can leave.
After a few minutes of fidgeting in their seats, the bell rang and the match began. It started off with the two just circling each other, before one of them threw the first punch, hitting the other guy square in the mouth. Jaune was surprised to see blood trickling down the guy's mouth.
"These guys don't even have aura," he said as he was getting a little concerned with the other person as he's not much of a fan when it comes to blood sports.
"Duh, of course not." Jennifer told him this. "They're boxers not hunters To begin with as they don't need it and Besides, it makes it more interesting if they don't." She then stood up and started shouting to the boxers. "C'mon, you can hit harder than that." This caused the crowd to get fired up too, and soon everyone was crying out for action.
The match continued and the boxers got only more bloody because of it. One had a black eye and a broken nose, the other had his face caked in red and almost certainly was missing a few teeth. Still, they kept on fighting, unwilling to let their injuries get the better of them. The arena glistened with the blood staining it, and at one point one of the boxers slipped on it and fell down, giving the other a chance to go to town on his face with his fists.
They were surprisingly skillful fighters. When Jaune first saw them, he expected them to fight like petty thugs and nothing else, but the techniques they were using would probably put him in trouble if he fought them, with or without his sword. Jaune ended up admiring the way the two fought; how they seemed to predict each punch from the slightest movement, and the way they would skillfully dodge out the way or just shrug it off if it hit them.
And the best part was they seemed to be enjoying it. Sure, they were beating the shit out of each other, but it seemed to be out of sport, rather than any hatred they felt for each other. When the half-time bell rang, one even helped the other up and patted him on the back. It was awesome to watch.
By the second round, Jaune found himself shouting alongside Jennifer as something like this he didn't think was going to happen today. In fact, all the family seemed to be getting into it, minus Miss Morgan, who was looking appalled at the sight she was watching.
"This is barbaric," she scolded. "Don't you agree with me, Dexter?" As she look towards Her husband did not answer, eyes glued to the ring. "Dexter Arthur Morgan What the hell am I see !!" As she was very disappointed with her husband's interest in things like Bloodsport they will witnessing right now.
As he look towards his wife as he realized what situation was he in "Huh? Whu?" He briefly broke out of his trance. "Oh, sorry dear, didn't notice you there." As he saw his wife was glaring at him as he started to sweat some bullets as he knew he's going to get his ass whipped in soon enough.
"Please don't tell me you're enjoying this?" As she ask him seriously as he shifting in his seat nervously as he got caught doing something wrong.
"Me? Enjoying this? Pfft, don't be ridiculous," he nervously laughed as he trying to play it all of, "But... you gotta admit, they know how to put on a good show." As He had no choice but to give in asking and admit that from the start He's liking what he's seeing But in the end he has to give him to despair What might his wife would do to him later when get home.
"Unbelievable," she muttered as she was very disappointed in her husband "Still, at least my youngest daughter Selena is still has some common sense to-" when she turned around to see her daughter to comfort her about this but when.
"DO A BACKFLIP!" the little Morgan said screaming at the crowd as she was throwing " WHERE IS THE NUT PUNCH !!! "Glass bottle of sodas at the fighting ring as the crowd fellow soon after her.
"Ok I give up now," she groaned at this as she gets to knowing that this she is not going to win this argument this time but then Her voice went unheard though, as the shouting and screaming of the fans drowned her out.
She didn't have to wait for too long though, as the match drew to a close as The winner was given some prize money and some girls started to fellow him afterwards as they later disappear and everyone shuffled out of the room and seats as The group of Hunter families Left the underground arena as we can see they have made it back on the main street as they were walking to the streets and buzzing beating from what they saw.
As at that moment it was nothing but silent that's no one occurred or artery one word As They all walked silently together as Jaune thought it was the best time to start something "ok I gotta admit, that was pretty great match," Jaune said Finally seeing everyone focus on him. "I feel so alive from watching that." He told them as They all nodded at him.
"I knew you'd like it when you give it a try and look everyone here in the group like it" Jennifer said smirked at her victory from days event as mini version of her are dancing in her head and celebrating.
"That was awesome!" Little Selena cried out in excitement "One guy was like 'Hoowaah pow' and the other was like 'Pow, Pow, Punch pow'. That was so cool and I wonder I can do that one day." As she said this with a innocent smile.
"I might actually learn a thing or two from those guys about fighting" As Dexter said as he was moving his arms little as he was stretching them to Shadow box there movements but Mrs Morgan was very disappointed with her husband and daughter actions as It was a barbaric site.
"Blood that is all I see in that ring two people killing each other for fun and That's You've all going mad." Mrs Morgan cried as She did not expect the day to take this turn.
Ask her daughters who were rolling their eyes at their mothers attitude and sense of justice all that nonsense she has"Ah, c'mon Mum, don't be such a stick in the mud about this is just a match." Explained little Selena as she was trying to reason with her mother.
As for their mother to just You're at them Oh she was very disappointed her little girls and especially her husband as She spoke "Well, pardon me for having standards. Fighting in that manner disgusts me." She told him how she actually feels about this.
As the two daughters just stared at there mother's hypocrisy about the entire situation "Are you kidding me mum ? Your a huntress you used to fight People like them and even worse serial killers How could you be disgusted about this !" As the girls had a question mark on her head's.
"And yet, even I have more restraint than those barbarians." And yet she spoke back at them as she doesn't likes anything like this and she will not let her children be around things like these to begin with.
As the situation was going to go in a full-on argument as Dexter had to interview as Jaune just watched " listen to your mother, kids," Dexter Arthur Morgan said to his kids as he faced towards them "That was awesome Jennifer but next time I don't want you to bring us around again that it doesn't sends Good message towards people and Now I don't know about you guys, but I could go for something cold right now but so....... Who's up for ice cream?" As he told them.
As the The entire situation was diffused at that moment as even Martha Morgan had to agree on wanting one for herself and it, despite still grumbling about the values of civilisation combative activities doesn't suits well with her taste of combat.
They went to an ice cream cafe as their final stop of the day. Everyone had ordered something moderately sized, whilst Ruby had bought almost the entire menu to appease her sweet tooth. She got a nasty case of brain-freeze because of it, but that hardly stopped her.
AT THE STORE
POV
As When they enter the ice cream store But he can say is that it was packed with many different customers who are sitting over there while the others were having it for takeaways As he can see some couples taking their favorite ice creams as they were leaving the place while holding hands 'It was sweet he can say it again ' he thought When he gave the order as when the order was being made he heard the news on the TV on the wall as he read the bulletin saying something about a homicide case.
[ BREAKING NEWS ]
My name is Lisa Lavender today I will be bringing you breaking news a few hours ago there was a homicide case that That happened there to the docks of the vale as secret terrorist organizations known as white fang we're having an meeting which led in to the massive explosion and currently not confirmed but more than 30 deaths were alone by the explosions as sources claim that they have seen as a individual on a motorcycle fleeing the suspect place as benefits suggests that the person that was fleeing were wearing all black clothes like a a bike gang members.
But as the police of vale were investigating the case and the area right now as they can say that the entire area had burn marks like something was driving a boiling meat grinder as it was boiling and cutting the road as it was on fire burning it away sources claim that they were not only ones over there and some of the students are became academy were there as they fought the culprit as they couldn't capture him as they say he was so hot that he could burn down the entire place whatever the individual was He will be brought to justice for the many atrocities he is committed as the body is that were found were all burned up like that marks on the walls and on the roads.
As some claim that it was a trick or illusion but whoever the suspect is the police has stated that he is armed and dangerous as he was responsible of killing more than 20 people here tonight in the docks as there Even more bodies here that are not being recognized as all of them burned to the crisp as will be difficult to recognize them.
As for the meanwhile have a special request from pharmaceuticals company purchased by the famous company known as S.D.C. as they were now in works of remaking the work and making it better for your environment in the long term Is that they were going to make sure that things are better in the future"
Ask the TV kept on telling them the news As he was listening to the news very carefully but his attention was grabbed by his wife as she was pulling him outside of the store as they got their ice creams as they were planning on leaving with her family.
TEN MINUTES OF WALKING AROUND
Jaune was put under the spotlight during his time there as well, as Dexter and Martha continued to asked him about basically routine of everyday life as where does he work How is there living standard is and every little detail about him and her but he did had expected them to ask him so, yes going as planned and answered whatever questions they had to the best of his ability and as He told them about his dreams of becoming a hunter and his family and anything else they were curious about.
Overall the entire day, it was a very pleasant day he can ask At least They seemed to approve of him too, which was a plus in his book but before he can celebrate he had other things he needs to attend to first as Before they were ready to leaves to there home They had to check some shops as they wanted to see what else they can bye when they're here in this town as they heard it has great values and revitality stuff coming through here and there but as Jaune told him that he wants to go to the toilet as he will be Leaving them for a while as Jennifer can take over from here on as he headed for the toilet, as Jennifer took the lead and started to show them around town and the best place that she can ever think of is the gun store and twenty minutes later.
But when he was coming out from the toilets room as on his way he was stopped by not by the police but by Jennifer little sister by Selena Morgan when he was coming out as he was going to greet her when he spotted her standing outside of the bathroom waiting as she had her arms crossed while her legs rested on the wall and she looked like a gangster But what was different was that She looked pretty serious.
When she spotted him she got up from the wall and made her way towards him "Hey Jaune Can we talk for a moment?" she asked him politely as she was swinging her arms together innocently as she was an innocent flower but no it worked.
As he didn't know what to do so he thought what can she do anyways So "Er, sure, Selena. What's up What do you want to discuss about?" He just asked her as he leaned against the wall himself.
She started to take a deep breath and stood her ground as she straighten herself up and spoke her mind. "I know you've been with Jennifer for a long time now and-" she said as she was going speak up more of her mind "And I know you care about a lot about her and But I just want to make sure you won't do anything to hurt her anyways." She just asked as she needs to make sure that her sister is not making another mistake like him some time ago.
As he just looked at her as he knew the feeling where she's coming from but he will make sure you'll tell her the truth "you know I never would do anything to her and You don't have to worry about stuff like that begin with." As he told her.
"I know, I know but," she sighed Oh she kept on speaking. "Sorry, I'm not trying to sound like I don't trust you or anything but I just don't want Anything bad happening to my sister after what happened with her last husband when he ran away and I need to be sure that you'll treat her right that She's my sister, you know how it is."
Yes he did With Ten members in his family, he knew a thing or two about protective siblings and Caring for the safety of one's another as his family was perfectly normal. As it was time for him to act like a big brother twords her "Well, if it makes you feel better then I'll say it now that I promise you Selena, that I jaune Arc from the house of Arc will never do anything to hurt your sister who is basically my wife." he said firmly He even put a hand on his chest to make it even better "And if I break that promise and I will commit suicide or if it makes you feel any better feel free to hunt me down with that war axe of yours But tell you the truth I won't be even alive by then as your sister will take care of that for you" as he told her this and winked at her.
She laughed at the idea for a while as she knew he was kidding that he won't go that far as then she started to see his serious face She started to pale at the realization that he's ready to kill himself and if that comes she and her sister are actually allowed to murder him That's something that's not suit very well with her "Well, hopefully it situation won't come to that and I prefer hunting Grimm than my own relatives but Hey listen here and sorry advance if it sounded like I was doubting you before and What you said right now has really put me at ease."
"Don't apologies to him She's your family to begin with and you were just looking out for her You're are a great sister, Selena that all it's matter's in the end" As he told her this as Selena was clearly liked what she heard, judging from the smile on her face like a goddamn happy kangaroo. "Wanna know a secret?" she said as she started to get closer to his ears and started whispering in it. "This is the longest she's ever spent being in a relationship with anyone and Normally, her relationships are strictly casual but with you it's different that She must really care for you, Jaune."
"You think so?" Jaune said, a small blush forming on his face. "I've never really thought about it like that before that I mean, I know she cares about me, but... wow, that's a lot to think about now." As he was happy about this as he feels the same way towards her. As She started to giggled a little at his realization. "Try not to stress yourself out thinking about it andAnyway, we best be going before everyone starts asking questions about us now" As They nodded at each other and then headed back to where everyone else was as but for Jaune he was thinking about the potentially deeper feelings his wife may have for him.
TO BE CONTINUED