Saint Jaune of Arc

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how to be a hero: part 2

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PREVIOUSLY...

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162. | It is what it is
After more of Jaune's friends disappear, Hawke gives Jaune a much needed pep talk.

163. | Ghosts are so last month
Following the events at the carnival, Ruby and Jaune find they're being haunted by mysterious masks.

164. | Nothing comes back from lava
Yu informs Jaune that more people are troubled by the masks and they discuss what to do about it.

165. | Bare
More strange events lead our characters to the dark parts of the city, in which Jaune and Rapunzel come across an ominous figure.

166. | Professional rivals
Jaune becomes a temporary assistant to Shiho's professional rival.

167. | Meet Tracer
Ruby and Jaune meet up underground and discuss their plan of action.

168. | Not that easy
Jaune meets Lili, whom he tries to convince that he can help her, but can she take his word for it?

169.| Masking the problem
Athena explains to Jaune the reason why everyone has been acting so strange, including himself.

170. | Little Medusa
Making his way above ground again, Jaune and Mary encounter powerful, invulnerable creatures.

171. | Drag and Run
With no way of fighting the junk monsters, Rise and Jaune decide to help others without engaging in combat.

172. | Irresistible Force Paradox
Jaune and Weiss team up and figure out a way to stop the monsters in their tracks.

173. | What I signed up for
Hiro and Jaune encounter mystical mirrors that reflect a person's memory.

174. | What doesn't kill you
Hawke is forced to face her own past when the mirrors reveal a traumatic memory.

175. | Darkest Moments
Jaune's own memory is reflected in the mirrors.

176. | I trust you
Unaware that Shiho is suffering from strange side effects, Jaune tries to convince her to come with him.

177. | Your luck isn't that good
Rapunzel and Jaune finally reunite, but not everything is as fine as it seems.

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178. | Now we're better
Jaune and Rapunzel return from their trip in the dark zone.

179. | The Alliance
Athena and Jaune agree to share whatever information they come across from now on.

180. | Roadblock
Shiho, Kaoru and Jaune discover that psychometry doesn't work on the things they brought back.

181. | Soulmates
Merlin plays Cupid by forging a letter from Rapunzel to Jaune.

182. | Further from home
Jaune and Merlin finally meet in the flesh, but they have little to offer in regards to the investigation.

183. | The Idol
Rise encourages Jaune to come up and sing with her.

184. | Bad Ideas
Jaune and Hiro brainstorm an idea that could help Jaune in combat.

185. | Firestarter
Yu reveals that he's been thinking of doing something about CERES.

186. | Cerealia Dating Hunger Games
New and old faces are thrust in a deadly game of skill and deception.

187. | The Miraculous Ladybug
Jaune is forced to team up with another difficult ally.

188. | No hard feelings
Jaune struggles to adapt with the moralities of "every man for himself" inside the simulator.

189. | Trust
A player's corpse presents Jaune with the opporunity to loot it, but he's not alone.

190. | Doubt
Jaune meets Chie, a fiery martial artist who distrusts him.

191. | Preparations
With the school festival approaching, Jaune offers his services to Lili.

192. | Killing your number
A mysterious assassin offers Jaune some tips in combat.

193. | What am I thinking?
In the middle of a ViViD game, Jaune and Rapunzel lay their feelings on the line.

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194. | Denial
Jaune returns after a brief absence, but he's not quite the same.

195. | Anger
Fight Club offers Jaune a chance to blow off some steam.

196. | Isolation
Weiss and Jaune reunite for the first time since their disappearance.

197. | Bargaining
Rapunzel pushes Jaune to finally reveal what happened in his home world.

198. | Depression
Athena repays an old favor by attempting to cheer Jaune up.

199. | Acceptance
Jaune's booster is finally complete, all that's left is to test it out.

200. | It's perfect
Jaune is ready to resume his life in Cerealia, and he's prepared to help others do the same.

201. | Public Apology
Mosley introduces free servant bots for all of Cerealia.

202. | Seven months
Jaune reflects on his time in Cerealia, but Shiho suspects there's more to his nostalgia.

203. | One of us
Ruby and Jaune touch base and figure out how to move forward.

204. | Jaune vs Jaune
The servant robots are starting to take on the likeness of their masters.

205. | Because it's you
Jaune and Yang talk about what made them want go to Beacon, and where to go from here.

206. | End of line
Yata must help Jaune defeat his look-alike, but can he tell the difference?

207. | The old-fashioned way
Weiss requests to meet Jaune alone, but things are not as they seem.

208. | Saving snow angels
Following his encounter with a robot pretending to be Weiss, Jaune frantically searches for the real one.

209. | The Devil You Know
When a mysterious figure contacts Cerealia, Jaune weighs out his options.

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210. | Damsel in Distress
Jaune and Lili find common ground in trying to be stronger.

211. | Magic Merlin
Merlin tells Jaune more about the labyrinth.

212. | Thugmarket
Yata and Jaune talk about the doppelganger incident.

213. | Of Suns and Clams
In a ViViD level themed around a beach, Jaune meets newcomer Soleil.

214. | Chilling Time
Jaune mistakes Honey Lemon for someone else.

215. | User Currently Occupied
Jaune finds himself kidnapped, along with four other strangers.

216. | User Not Found
When they reach a dead end, the group decides to smash through the obstacle.

217. | User Error
Following Jaune's death, the rest of the group finally finds a way out of the sewers.

218. | Infinite in distance, unbound by death
In a realm between life and death, Jaune sees Pyrrha again.

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219. | When We Win
Ruby visits Jaune in Cerealia's hospital, who turns out to be alive and well.

220. | Snowed Under
Jaune discovers he wasn't the only casualty on the day he died.

221. | Not Dead Anymore
Adrien gets some good news from Jaune.

222. | Just a regular fight
Jaune is determined to get stronger through more ViViD games.

223. | Too Spoopy
Yata faces his worst fear in a horror themed ViViD level.

224. | Food Fight
Back at school again, things go back to normal.

225. | We Can't Win
Jaune visits the Sanctuary, where he finds out that even more people got kidnapped.

226. | Cleaning Buddies
Ai helps Jaune clean the Sanctuary.

227. | Touka 2.0
Touka returns from spending time in her own world, now years older than Jaune.

228. | Potluck
Yu and Jaune discuss catering and group meetings.

229. | I can do it
Hiro and Jaune devise a plan to get Mosley on their side.

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230. | In Memoriam
Shiho breaks down in front of Jaune after discovering that he's alive again.

231. | Being Human
Edna laments the fact that she lost her powers, while Jaune learns her true age.

232. | I do not lie
Oona and Jaune reminiscence about the people they lost so far.

233. | No regrets
Edgeworth tells Jaune about how he was trapped in another world, once upon a time.

234. | Brosuke
Jaune wonders if he's worth all the grief he causes Shiho.

235. | Different Enough
Back in the church, Namine and Jaune attempt to cheer each other up.

236. | Mosleying Around
In a convoluted misunderstanding, Jaune pretends to be Mosley in a phone call.

237. | Making Sense
Rise and Jaune theorise about spirits and their elemental alignments.

238. | Touching base
Nico and Jaune reflect on the events of the kidnapping.

239. | Grand Theft Auto
After agreeing to help Shiho in a harmless heist, the planning of the operation goes out of control.

240. | Hello Again
Jaune's world is rocked when he discovers that Pyrrha is alive again.

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241. | Divided we fall
Pyrrha is back, but things aren't as well as they seem.

242. | New Directions
Unable to be a Huntress any longer, Pyrrha seeks alternative career paths.

243. | The usual place
Jaune tries to convince Pyrrha that her place is with the team again.

244. | No more secrets
Haunted by the past, Pyrrha has trouble sleeping.

245. | Old Wounds
Ruby and Jaune wonder what to do about Pyrrha.

246. | Ghost in the Machine
Cerealia falls into chaos as all the technology goes rogue.

247. | Beacon Drift
Jaune and Yang find themselves trapped in a moving car.

248. | Language Barrier
A weird glitch causes Jaune to speak in a foreign language.

249. | It has to be you
As the night of chaos reaches a climax, it's up to Jaune and Pyrrha to stop a monorail.

250. | Stay Safe
Jaune isn't the only one affected by weird glitches, as Shiho warns him to keep away.

251. | With or without you
Despite the progress they made, Pyrrha still can't sleep alone.

252. | Don't quit your dayjob
Jaune finds reasons to hang out with Edna.

253. | One for luck
An incident between Jaune and Pyrrha makes things more awkward between them.

254. | Tower Raid
Athena recruits Jaune and others in an attempt to find answers regarding the latest CERES incident.

255. | Now
Returning from the tower raid, Jaune and Pyrrha take their relationship to the next level. (NSFW)

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256. | Clearly defined
Pyrrha asks Jaune if they are official now.

257. | It will always be you
A blast from the past threatens Jaune and Pyrrha's new relationship.

258. | Counselling
Kaoru thanks Jaune for keeping Shiho's belongings safe.

259. | Raincheck
With things relatively back to normal, Shiho and Jaune arrange to meet up.

260. | Selfie
Pyrrha and Jaune's relationship gets in the way of their respective work ethics.

261. | Not the father
Jaune and England have an awkward heart to heart.

262. | I do not lie
An old friend is back in Jaune's life.

263. | What about the towel
Katsura recruits for his rebellion, not knowing that CERES has gone AWOL.

264. | That happened
Jaune and Pyrrha notice the air feeling thin near the Cerealia outskirts.

265. | Meet the boss
Rideaux calls Pyrrha late at night, but it's Jaune who picks up the phone.

266. | The ones who get left behind
Pyrrha has agreed to look after Wednesday, an alien pig.

267. | The first step
Shiho, Pyrrha and Jaune make a pact to save Cerealia.

268. | Matchmaking
As Jaune nearly confesses to committing a crime with Pyrrha, they quickly change the subject to Edgeworth's dating life.

269. | Mom and Dad
Soleil observes that Jaune and Pyrrha are like parents, with Wednesday as their child.

270. | He's not wrong
As Wednesday continues to wreak havoc around Niteo, Jaune learns that Yang is back at work.

271. | Ask twice and I'll tell you
After a busy day of chasing pigs, Pyrrha feels ready to train in earnest once again.

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272. | This is Mosley
Mosley is back, presenting everyone with a difficult choice.

273. | Moving Forward
Jaune weighs his options with Mosley, meanwhile Pyrrha has different ideas.

274. | You can always go wrong
Pyrrha and Jaune butt heads over what to do with the Mosley conflict.

275. | First and last resorts
Chihiro has a panic attack following the latest announcement.

276. | The Date
After many months of talking about it, Jaune and Pyrrha realise that they're on their first actual date.

277. | Greatest Hits
Things are strange in Cerealia once again, but Jaune and Shiho look back on their better times.

278. | Springtime of Youth
Jaune finds a broken Rock Lee and offers him inspiration.

279. | Safe landing
A freak accident involving Jaune's rocket locker saves Chihiro from doom.

280. | Everything must go
Ruby and Jaune go window shopping... for weapons!

281. | The shape of things to come
Pyrrha is ready to fight once more, but nothing prepared her for what ViViD has in store.

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282. | The beginning of the end
Without warning, the Flamines have come to collect their debt.

283. | Soul crushing regret
Jaune and Yang struggle in the front lines.

284. | Run and live
Finding themselves on the losing end, Katsura and Jaune retreat from a particularly fiery Flamine.

285. | Through the looking glass
Jaune and Namine must work together as they're hindered by weird glitches.

286. | Defying gravity
Rock Lee and Jaune battle a Flamine on the side of a skyscraper.

287. | :)
Pyrrha and Jaune devise a strategy against the Flamines, but fate has other plans in store for them.

288. | Misery and pain for all
Having survived the building collapse, Jaune meets up with Hiro before setting out to find Pyrrha.

289. | Don't freak out
After three days of no contact, Pyrrha finds Jaune and learns that time has passed a lot longer for him.

290. | Between right and wrong
The Flamines present Cerealia with another morally ambiguous choice.

291. | The Bridge
Cerealia and the Tellus natives find an alternative solution to the problem, with Pyrrha volunteering to become the new Bridge.

292. | Love is the death of duty
With Pyrrha in a new position of power and Jaune's responsibilities back in Remnant, their relationship is up in the air.

293. | Unfinished business
A reunion with Sousei helps Jaune see things clearer regarding his future.

294. | Arkos
After spending what seems to be their last day together, Jaune and Pyrrha decide that they'll get married instead!

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how to be a hero: part 1

2015-05-23T12:44:35Z

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01. | Welcome to Cerealia PART 1
Jaune and Pyrrha must come to terms with their homeworld being destroyed, meanwhile something else lurks in the darkness.

02. | Welcome to Cerealia PART 2
While becoming separated from Pyrrha for a while, Jaune meets new faces in a brave new world.

03. | Welcome to Cerealia PART 3
Jaune befriends a mysterious girl, Shiho Sannomiya, after she throws a questionable object in his face.

04. | You Got Mail
Jaune sends an innocent chain letter to Pyrrha and his friends, not knowing the outbreak of spam texts it would later bring upon Cerealia.

05. | No Boys Allowed
Pyrrha texts Jaune updates while she spends the night at an all-girls sleepover party.

06. | Blank Spaces
Jaune discovers the wonderful world of Taylor Swift music and makes new acquaintances from it.

07. | Baby Steps
After realizing that he will never win her heart, Jaune is determined to be a great friend to Weiss.

08. | Ten Facts
Jaune and Pyrrha text each other early in the morning, but he keeps a shameful secret about where he works.

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09. | Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
Weiss discovers Jaune's secret and takes matters into her own hands.

10. | No Guarantees
Pyrrha and Jaune argue the merits of owning pets when they find themselves in a CyBuddy shop.

11. | Master & Student
Jaune is trying various ways to convince Sousei to train him, while Tenka meets him for the first time.

12. | Secret Agent Man
When Jaune learns of Shiho's profession, he becomes inspired to help her out.

13. | Dance Dance Absolution
After Natalia's Winter Ball is announced, Jaune asks Pyrrha to be his date.

14. | One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
When Jaune's secret becomes a non-issue, he tries to express his gratitude to Weiss, but only worsens their already rocky relationship.

15. | Influence
Anna accidentally reveals that she's a Princess to Jaune, and he takes it upon himself to defend the sovereign from harm.

16. | One Small Step
Weiss sets her scorn for Jaune aside when Ruby and Blake go missing.

17. | My Reasons
Christmas is approaching, and Tenka offers Jaune a deal he can't refuse.

18. | Pen Pals
Shiho's roommate, Kaoru, shares animal facts with Jaune.

19. | Aggressive Marketing
Jaune finds various ways to annoy the Cerealia Network with advertisements for Shiho's detective agency.

20. | Rock Glee
A mysterious girl contacts Jaune and requests him to organize a performance for Rock Lee, just days before the Winter Ball.

21. | And A Giant Leap
Jaune and Weiss finally reconcile and are back on the path of friendship.

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22. | Trophy Husband
It's the Winter Ball! When Jaune and Pyrrha arrive as each other's dates, they are mistaken as an official couple.

23. | What is Love?
Jaune learns that Naoki has been dating Yang and they discuss romance.

24. | Red Like Roses, Part 1 Part 2
Ruby reappears at the Winter Ball, meanwhile Jaune tries to find a way to make her feel less uncomfortable.

25. | Union Jaune
When the trees start coming to life and ensnaring people, Jaune must find a way to save England without Crocea Mors.

26. | Tinkerbell
A familiar face from Remnant makes her debut at the Winter Ball, but nothing else is known about her, including her real name.

27. | It's Not You
Shiho secludes herself from the dance floor because of the nature of her powers, but things get complicated when Jaune insists on a dance.

28. | Shoot to Thrill
Jaune is once again forced to fight without his sword, until Rin presents him with another weapon to use.

29. | Loneliest of All
Jaune unexpectedly learns why Weiss never reciprocated his feelings, but decides to let it go when he realizes how important their friendship is.

30. | Forever Yours
When Jaune finally confesses about the secret he's been keeping from Pyrrha, they share an intimate moment on the dance floor.

31. | What Happened Next
Confused and reeling from the fallout after his dance with Pyrrha, Yang offers some advice to Jaune.

32. | Shine
As Jaune and Pyrrha quietly reflect on the events of the evening, they make a wish underneath the stars.

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33. | Tough Enough
While Pyrrha is sick, Jaune spends extra time training with Tenka, learning that when it comes to Tenka, it's a school of hard knocks.

34. | It's Also a Gun
Continuing with his training, it's Rin's turn to teach Jaune how to shoot with a gun.

35. | Murder Mystery
Cerealia is on for a shake-up when the CEO is found murdered. Jaune informs Sousei of this blatantly public knowledge and receives a mission of his own.

36. | A New Quest
Jaune's not the only one with a bruised face when he finds his latest hero Hawke sporting a similar look.

37. | Final Request
Rin asks Jaune of a favour, in return he asks her to look into his own mission: the whereabouts of Elijas Sergej.

38. | Reward
Jaune visits Archer to collect Rin's findings and extra quest loot: a real gun!

39. | Nothing's Changed
Jaune calls Yang to inform her of Pyrrha's sudden disappearance. An opportunity arises for them to look for some answers.

40. | Surpassing Limits
With his mission a success, Jaune arranges to meet with Sousei at the upcoming free CERES tour.

41. | A Point Where it Tips
Jaune, Yang, England, Rio and Peko are guided through the CERES facilities by employee Mosley, until suddenly he falls strangely ill.

42. | A Point Where it Breaks
The group decides to use their unsupervised time to snoop out some CERES secrets. A misunderstanding develops between Peko and Jaune.

43. | A Point Where it Bends
Delving deeper into the past, the group discovers how CERES first came to colonize the planet.

43. | A Point We Just Can't Take
Jaune, Peko and Rio face an impossible situation when they're forced to fight three dragons, or die inside the virtual diary.

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44. | Yang? It's Jaune
In the aftermath of the horrific tours, Jaune calls Yang to compare notes.

45. | Friend
Continuing with checking up on his team, Jaune contacts Rio and she offers him a strange favour.

46. | The Invincible Girl
It's England's turn to compare notes with Jaune, who also just learns of Pyrrha's fate.

47. | Meow
Jaune spends time with Peko in the hospital, still believing that she has a crush on him. He also provides her with the next direction in the investigation following the tours.

48. | Of Rainbows and Metal
Rock Lee and Jaune discuss their future plans.

49. | Not Worried
Shiho learns from England about Jaune's status and contacts him immediately.

50. | To The Grave
Soon after learning he's okay, Shiho and Kaoru visit Jaune in the hospital with gifts. Secrets are revealed to the background of a teen drama.

51. | Can't Do It Alone
Things get better for Jaune as Weiss not only returns from her disappearance, but gives him a much needed pep talk.

52. | Achievement Unlocked
Sousei finally receives Jaune's findings and it actually turns out to be useful for once.

53. | Turning Japanese
In an attempt to be closer to Peko, Jaune asks her to teach him Japanese.

54. | Delusions
Still in pursuit of romance, Jaune attempts to serenade Peko outside of her apartment, earning the ire of her neighbour and true object of affections.

55. | Super Highschool Level Heartbreak
Their huge misunderstanding culminates in an accidental date, where Peko finally sets things straight.

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56. | Doctor Arc
CERES is up to strange things again, forcing everyone to partake in a game of doctors and patients within ViViD. Jaune meets his first patient, Zack Fair.

57. | Intern Rose
Things get weirder as Jaune is forced to examine alien patients, but finds an opportunity to pass it on to Ruby.

58. | It's Not a Spell
Jaune examines Naoki, but it's Naoki who ends up prescribing the medicine.

59. | Mister Arc
Continuing in his role as doctor, Jaune meets a rather exposed new patient.

60. | Truth
Some wounds are reopened as Jaune is forced to work with Peko and uncover the truth behind a virtual murder.

61. | That Just Happened
Once all the tasks inside the hospital are completed, Jaune is injected with a serum that makes him want to kiss people, making Sousei his first victim.

62. | Art of Seduction
Next on his list, Jaune tries to kiss Hawke against better judgement. He also confides in her about his recent heartbreak.

63. | Did It Hurt?
Jaune meets Keeper, a mysterious girl with a ski mask.

64. | Stealth Kiss
The tables are turned when Jaune finds himself on the receiving end of a kiss courtesy of Rock Lee.

65. | Acquaintances
The kissing saga continues, this time attempting to plant his lips on Touka.

66. | Angels & Demons
It gets even weirder when another male becomes the target of Jaune's lips.

67. | Grazed Anatomy
Jaune finally ends the day with his first kiss on a real girl, only it happens to be in the form of a Level 7 Psychometer. But how does she rate it?

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68. | I Am Miyako Hotsuin
Following up on a promise he made in the virtual hospital, Jaune visits new friend Miyako with a request of his own: to join his baseball team!

69. | Still Acquaintances
People are experiencing strange effects in Cerealia, including Jaune's newest acquaintance Touka.

70. | Not a Million
As the mysterious side effects get stronger, a concerned Peko gives Jaune a phone call, much to his surprise.

71. | OkStupid
It's Valentine's Day, and Jaune is going around leaving anonimous love notes to all the single ladies - including former love interest Peko Pekoyama!

72. | Because Of Her
When mentor Tenka finally returns from his disappearance, Jaune tells him about his experience in the Nexus Code, among other things.

73. | The Game
It's the day of the great baseball game! One Hit Wonders versus Six Burning Bats! Who will win?

74. | Duckface
The cosplay cafe is running a promotion: find and take a photo with all five waitresses and win a prize! It seems that Jaune and Peko's paths cross again.

75. | Peace
Determined to impress to Peko for some reason, Jaune makes it his mission to find the rest of the waitresses.

76. | The Rabbit Hunts The Fox
Next on his list, Jaune pounces on Ai for a photo.

77. | Unfinishable Quest
It appears that desperate times call for desperate measures as Hawke's quest to find Jaune a date hits a snag.

78. | The Little Mermaid
Hawke arranges Jaune a visit to the brothel in order to help get over his awkwardness, but can he actually go through with it?

79. | The World Will Be Torn Asunder
Jaune has a bad feeling about something and texts Shiho out of concern, moments before the sky platform comes crashing down and leaves Cerealia in ruins.

80. | ...And Then It Shall Be Free
While lost and on his own, Jaune encounters the forces behind the disaster and they make their intentions clear.

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81. | And Then There Were Four
Several days after the disaster, Yang finds Jaune stranded and alive. They discuss the sudden disappearance of Weiss.

82. | The Ties That Bind Us
Shiho and Jaune reunite ever since the platform crashed and he makes her an important promise.

83. | Mr. Cerealia
Ruby checks in on Jaune, but it's Jaune who realizes that Ruby needs comfort.

84. | Welcome to the Jungle
Every single Cerealian wakes up to find out that they're no longer inside the colony, but somewhere far away in the vast jungle of Tellus.

85. | Take My Hand
Remembering his promise to Shiho, Jaune sets out to find her before looking for anybody else.

86. | Fifty Shades of Red
Ruby, Jaune and Nora team up to battle a gargantuan beast - it's their biggest enemy yet!

87. | Heroes and Lizards
The monster battles don't stop, with teacher and apprentice playing heroes this time.

88. | Jaune Arc's Finest Hour
Milla appears to be in danger and it's up to Jaune to save her without accidentally killing her.

89. | Tickle Monster
Jaune keeps misinterpreting Touka's words, what else is new?

90. | Broken Wings
A mysterious explosion in the jungle causes mass mayhem for everyone. Amidst the panic and carnage, Jaune discovers Zack in his final moments and must accept the fact that he can't save everyone.

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91. | Out of the fire...
Following their expedition in the vast jungle, everyone finds themselves separated into four groups according to their elemental alignment. Jaune and Yang discover that they are fire.

92. | ...and into the frying pan
Kaoru is also among the fire group, but Shiho doesn't appear to be anywhere nearby.

93. | Better than okay
Eventually everyone is brought back to the colony and Shiho contacts Jaune to make sure he's okay.

94. | Counting Blessings
Much to Jaune's surprise, it's revealed that Zack is also alive and well! Yet, neither of them understand how or why.

95. | Say it Plainly
Jaune seeks out Sousei for guidance, but has trouble getting it out of the man.

96. | Stay Calm and Call Shiho
Jaune releases an advertisement for Shiho's detective agency with colorful reactions from everyone.

97. | Still Scared
Ruby and Jaune discuss how they can help the colony using the lessons they learned so far.

98. | No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
England hires Jaune to expose a culprit, only to learn that Jaune was the one behind it in the first place.

99. | Tall, Blond and Handsome
Korra seeks out Jaune for some assistance regarding Cerealia's history.

100. | I Believe That
Shiho and Jaune are having lunch at the academy and he tells her about his plans to help the colony, much to her concern for his well-being.

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101. | I am now a wizard
It's a brand new ViViD game in the style of classic RPGs, Jaune meets Aerith and a bunch of other new people.

102. | War & Peace
When Jaune first mistakes Trowa for a girl, they somehow end up deeply discussing the cycles of war and oppression.

103. | Divine Meeting
Jaune meets Edna, a seraph who has him convinced that she's an angel.

104. | Esper
Ai and Vietnam are hosting a cultural party, in which Jaune gets to know the former and learn a little about her abilities.

105. | New Teacher
Alisha Diphda joins Jaune's ever growing list of mentors. While their meeting is awkward at first, they eventually find a common understanding.

106. | Thor & Ariel walk into a bar...
Nora brings home a cart of groceries and a mermaid, much to Jaune's confusion.

107. | An Added Edge of Jaune
Following their last conversation, Jaune decides to take action with his plan and seeks out Ruby's help.

108. | Status Report
After a recent disaster at the local library, Yang checks up on Jaune, but it's Ruby who becomes the hot topic.

109. | Psychometer
Kaoru convinces Shiho to tell Jaune about her secret ability, but it may threaten their friendship.

110. | Can of Noodles
An mysterious epidemic has hit Cerealia, including Jaune and Ruby, but he's determined to press on with their project.

111. | Ruby's Boyfriend
Jaune decides to anonymously contact Hiro, the object of Ruby's affection, but does he have the right one?

112. | You're the Best
Shiho is worried about Kaoru, who has decided to run off because her illness is putting everyone at risk.

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113. | Jaune vs Yang
Vengeful ghosts have been released in Cerealia, and they're out for blood! Jaune is manipulated by a sinister vision of Pyrrha.

114. | Reunion
Jaune continues seeing things until an old friend steps in to help him.

115. | Jarc
Edna reluctantly saves Jaune from falling to his doom, and he's determined to make a real hero out of her.

116. | Melphis Amekia
Alisha and Jaune come up with a "safe word" that only they would know in case they're questioning whether the other one is real or an illusion.

117. | Motorboat
Yata rescues Jaune from possessed robots, but he may have got more than he bargained for.

118. | Ninjabot
Ruby and Jaune team up once again to fight an enemy like no other before.

119. | Bubble o' Arc
Keimi assists Jaune against more robots, revealing her new weapon.

120. | Just Sorey
Another awkward misunderstanding occurs between Jaune and Sorey.

121. | Deadly Personas
Jaune meets Yu, a boy who can summon monsters.

122. | Heirlooms & Hand-me-downs
Sousei questions whether Jaune is doing something useful or not.

123. | You may hate me but it ain't no lie
Oona and Jaune clash on the issue of valuing all life.

124. | Super Hiro
Jaune teams up with an inventor and super hero, unaware that this is the Hiro he's been hearing so much of.

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125. | This is Fine
After the events with the ghosts, Yang wants to check in on Jaune and make sure everything is back to normal.

126. | Boys Only
When Ruby and Yang lose their pet Zwei, they eventually find him bonding with Jaune.

127. | Edna the Benevolent
A flyer has gone out advertising a special ViViD event and Jaune tries convincing Edna to go.

128. | The Real Hiro
Much to everybody's surprise, the mystery event turned out to be a prom, but that's not the weirdest part of the night.

129. | Under the sea
Keimi invited Jaune to a dance, where he learns about crustacean bands and saxophone-playing starfish.

130. | The cake is a lie
Oona suggests questionable ways they could have fun at prom.

131. | Romantic Declarations
Jaune meets Kyouko Kirigiri, a friendly cute girl who, unaware to Jaune, is also a detective like Shiho.

132. | DVD Commentary
Yu and Jaune are surprised that they shared similar experiences in the unlikeliest parts of their lives.

134. | Dance dance redemption
Knowing about Shiho's secret this time, Jaune attempts asking her for a dance once again.

135. | Wet and wild
As the end of the night nears, something unexpected happens when the guests are attacked by flying water balloons.

136. | Sticks and Stones
Yata and Jaune have trouble understanding each other through a series of text messages.

137. | Just Dropping In?
Finding himself once again dumped in a strange ViViD level, Jaune reunites with Weiss.

138. | Tangled
Jaune meets a strange new girl and they decide to make the most of their time in this level, but will they remember this when it's all said and done?

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139. | Left or Right
CERES promotes health and happiness through yet another strange ViViD level. Jaune meets a living statue.

140. | Too much salt
When Weiss wants to go after a monster with no weapons on her, Jaune has to be the level-headed one.

141. | Arousal of King
Jaune meets Reisi Munakata, a King from another world.

142. | You make it easy
Rapunzel and Jaune reunite once again, but their relief is short-lived when a swamp monster is on their trail.

143. | Hawkeward
Jaune follows up on an ancient request he had for Hawke.

144. | Scumbag Mosley
Athena wonders how to move on from Blackquill, meanwhile Jaune wants to distract her with a game of Boggle.

145. | Too much fruit
Jaune is testing the waters with Weiss. Is she still mad at him?

146. | Moving On
Jaune makes good on his word and meets up with Athena as well as offering some advice.

147. | Orientation Day
Rapunzel plays hooky with Jaune on her first day in school while they get in all sorts of trouble and awkward situations.

148. | Edna the forgiving
Jaune makes good on his promise and buys Edna chocolate, but is that all there is to his promise?

149. | Pess
Edgeworth and Jaune discus the merits of owning real pets and CyBuddies.

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150. | A cute, quirky girl to talk to
A local carnival is being advertised all over Cerealia, and Jaune uses this opportunity to ask Rapunzel out on a date.

151. | Untouchable Empress
Shiho surprises Jaune with a new weapon, but they need to come up with a name for it.

152. | Best Worst Day Ever
It's the day of the carnival, in which Jaune and Rapunzel become a viral hit, confess their feelings and fight a giant elephant monster.

153. | Hiro and Hero
Meanwhile, as Jaune is separated from his date, he finds Hiro in a bind.

154. | Firewall
With more monsters on the loose, it's up to Jaune and Yang to team up and stop one of them from rampaging.

155. | Always about you
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Can Weiss and Jaune really be friends at all?

156. | Three Seconds
In the aftermath of the carnival, Jaune prematurely announces his new relationship status to Yang.

157. | Let me be sorry
Reeling from their misunderstanding at the carnival, Weiss wants to apologize to Jaune.

158. | Make the most of it
Jaune uses his own life experience to help an anonymous poster on the network, unaware that it is in fact Yu.

159. | The mysterious ladybug
Adrien also seeks anonymous advice on the network, only to be met by a less helpful Jaune this time.

160. | All of it
Realizing that his relationship with Rapunzel was never really defined, Jaune is surprised to see Rapunzel asking him out on a real date.

161. | What are you afraid of?
Rapunzel and Jaune finally have a real date at her apartment, only to learn that this is nothing what real dates are like.

TO BE CONTINUED...

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[ cr chart ]

2015-04-03T22:35:34Z

Jaune Arc That's me! I'm sort of the protagonist of the story. It's been my dream to be a great hero like my father and his father before him, but I'm not good enough yet. My weakness? That would be my big heart! But also motion sickness.	Pyrrha Nikos Pyrrha is someone I wanna spend the rest of my life with, but even if we gotta be apart, I know she's always with me. She was the first person who ever believed in me and I never wanna do anything to let her down. #Arkos4Lyf	Shiho Sannomiya Shiho is incredible! Not only is she cute and smart, but she's one of the most important people to me. She's a year level below me but we have lunch together and work on cases after school! Did I mention that she's a detective?	Kaoru Akashi Kaoru is Shiho's best friend and roommate. She's really awesome, too! We like to watch the same shows and she has a superpower which I'm not supposed to talk about, so forget what I just said. Okay, a clue! It starts with tele and ends with kinesis.
Ruby Rose My first friend in Beacon! Ruby is a self-confessed weapons dork, but she's funny and a bit awkward like me. As leader of her own team, we share the same responsibilities. I think Ruby's amazing and I have a lot of faith in her!	Yang Xiao Long Ruby's older sister. She's supportive, really cool and fun to hang out with! When we met, she got my puke on her shoes, so you know that things can only get better from here. Loves a good pun. Bad ones, too.	Weiss Schnee From star-crossed lovers to inseparable BFFs, Weiss and I have come such a long way! I don't know if she'll ever see me as more than a joke, but it's enough if I can just make her laugh once in a while. On the inside. I think she's laughing?	Hiro Hamada He's an inventor and a super hero, wow! I guess Ruby knows how to pick them, huh? Do you know what the greatest thing I did when I was his age? Neither do I, but I bet it wasn't as cool as what he's doing. And he's only ONE of three Hiros!
Yu Narukami Yu started going to school, but him and I kinda became friends before that. Apparently he once wore a dress for the sake of his friends, so it's cool that I'm not the only one this happened to. Oh yeah, he summons monsters.	Edna Edna was an angel from a world far, far away. Her friends from home all used to be here, too, but she lasted longer than any of them. It must have been hard. Taught me the value of learning unnecessary skills.	Rise Kujikawa Rise is probably my most famous friend! She can sing really well, summon monsters, and looks really cute. She's basically a version of Weiss that likes me. Likes people. Please don't tell either of them I said that. Oh, she thinks my cheekbones are attractive!	Namine Namine reminds me a lot of home, of my sisters, and my first week in Beacon when nobody knew who I was. For some reason, she never had that many friends back in her world, but I dunno why, I think everyone should know Namine! Almost shot her once.
Lili An Lili likes to yell and knock others down a few pegs, but she's not a bad person. I've seen her go through a hard time and I can't imagine life was easier back home. I bet she sucks at making friends, too, which is why she'll never get rid of me!	Rock Lee Rock is a ninja, like Blake and Ren, but also a romantic, like me! He fights with his fists and wants to call his future child "Metal". He cries a lot, too, but that's cool. Guys can totally cry as well! Not that I ever do. Starting from now.	England Mister Kirkland is hilarious! This one time he got drunk and posted a video on the network, and I still laugh every time I look it up! In all seriousness, though, he's a super spy and if anyone's gonna take down CERES, it's gonna be him.	Keimi Keimi was the second mermaid I met here, but she wore clothes more often than Oona, so that's cool. She had a severe lack of confidence in herself, but I learned that self-doubt can only get you so far.
Oona Oona is an actual mermaid, which is pretty rad! Sometimes I freak out when I find her with no clothes on, or she greets me with a surprise kiss, but she offers a lot of wisdom. Thinks her sisters would fight over me, how crazy is that!
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[ hmd ]

2015-03-15T12:50:37Z

How's My Driving?

How's my driving? No, seriously, I'm not even looking at the road.

ANON: ON
SCREENING: ON
IP-LOGGING: OFF

If you'd like to talk in slightly easier but still private way, you can send a PM!

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[ the music thing ]

2015-03-15T06:41:01Z

I was made leader of Team JNPR and all I got was this lousy fanmix

TRACK LIST

THIS WILL BE THE DAY (COVER) | LITTLE V

THE GIRL I'LL NEVER HAVE | LINUS OF HOLLYWOOD

IMMORTALS | FALL OUT BOY

SAINT OF SALVATION (JEANNE D'ARC THEME) | WARRIORS OROCHI

ONE MORE | SUPERCHICK

I MAY FALL | RWBY OST

HOLD ON FOREVER | ROB THOMAS

LET ME SING YOU A SONG | MATT HIRES

SHINE | RWBY OST

HONEY | ERIC MARTIN FT. JOHN 5 (L'ARC EN CIEL TRIBUTE)

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[ ic contact ]

2015-03-12T13:09:44Z

"Helloooo! You've reached Jaune Arc! If I'm not answering, it means I'm probably off somewhere fighting monsters or... doing something really awesome like saving a cat, or the president's son! You know how it is, a leader's schedule can be really hectic nowadays, ha ha! Just kidding, I'm probably in school, but I'd totally do those things if I ha-- [BEEP]"

[ TEXT | VOICE | VIDEO | ACTION ]

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2015-03-10T11:06:45Z

[OOC]

Backtagging: Yes! Although I might handwave it if it gets TOO old, unless it's more than just idle chatter.
Threadhopping: Don't mind it, but appreciate contact if possible!
Fourthwalling: Not too crazy about it (unless you're a Gintama?? lmao).
Offensive subjects: Yep, I can take it.

[IC]

Hugging this character: Yes.
Kissing this character: Go for it, especially for comical purposes!
Flirting with this character: Jaune's an expert at not picking up signals from girls who are genuinely interested, so it's totally yes but might not go anywhere, LMAO.
Fighting with this character: Yes! Though, he's not the most formidable opponent.
Injuring this character: I'd prefer we discuss it first! Otherwise I'll cheat and activate his protective Aura. >:(
Killing this character: Jaune Arc will never die.
Using telepathy/mind reading abilities on this character: Should be fine?? Contact me so I can help you out with it.

Warnings:
None that I can think of at the moment!

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Jaune "Ladykiller" Arc

2015-03-09T14:41:16Z

code by cawaii

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[ application ]

2015-03-07T16:43:26Z

Applicant Info

◎ Name: Adi
◎ Journal: moondoggie
◎ Contact: moondoggie1

Character Info

◎ Character's Name: Jaune Arc
◎ Character's Canon: RWBY
◎ Character's Age: 17
◎ Canon Point: Directly after end of Vol. 2
◎ Background/History: Wiki
◎ Is the character a hacker and/or do they have a sixth-sense? None in particular.

◎ Personality:
Fake it 'til you make it, that's probably one way to sum up Jaune's nature. Unlike most of the gifted students at the privileged Beacon Academy, Jaune hasn't had any real combat training prior and he lied about his credentials to be accepted. The reason for that was because all his life he was obsessed with being a hero, like his relatives and ancestors before him. He looks up to those legends, and it's his dream to carry on that legacy, despite knowing that he's not nearly as gifted as the rest of his family. The fact that he never even tried going to a prestigious academy before Beacon, that he never tried earning his own position, says a lot about his confidence or lack thereof. However, he's still a dreamer, and with the support of his new friends at Beacon, his confidence in himself is improving as well as his combat skills. He was even appointed the leader of his own team, and it was something he legitimately earned on his own for once in his life, despite not feeling like he deserved it at the time.

Even the way Jaune would approach everyone initially, especially with girls, his bravado is turned up to eleven and he would come across as too cocky. If he romantically likes a girl, in the case of Weiss Schnee, he employs elaborate schemes and pick-up lines rather than speaking from his heart. You can thank his father's advice for that, although it's likely that Jaune just misinterpreted what his father meant by saying "girls like guys with confidence". In reality, Jaune is a generally a kindhearted person who's often misunderstood. When he finally accepted that Weiss just isn't into him, realizing how he was wrapped up in his own feelings instead of someone else's, he encouraged Neptune (the person who Weiss actually likes) to go and talk to her. He even offered him helpful advice on how to approach her, employing lessons that he himself had learned far too late. In that moment, Jaune set aside his own feelings and proved that all he ever wanted was for Weiss to know how great she is, even if he can't be the one to do that.

Although he's aware of his status as the lovable idiot, and he often rolls with the punches and jabs at him, he actually really dislikes that aspect about himself. It isn't purely about pride either, he hates the fact that he's so inept and would find himself sidelined while his friends risk their lives fighting the real battle. He doesn't want to weigh anybody down and compromise their missions, that's why he's driven to improve his swordplay and become the leader that Team JNPR deserves, and he's slowly achieving this dream thanks to his partner Pyrrha.

While Jaune is good-natured and generally gets along with everyone, the one person to have the most influence on him since coming to Beacon is Pyrrha Nikos. During the Beacon Academy Initiation, where students are forced to work in pairs, Pyrrha intentionally seeks him out despite his lack of abilities at the time, and they've been best of friends ever since then. Everything that he is today is thanks to her help, as she is the one who trains him in combat, as well as the one who unlocked his "Aura" when they met -- it's important to note these things to understand why he trusts her so much. Another example of their close bond can be seen in their body language, the way they are both comfortable with physical contact, such as standing in close proximity, or a hand on the shoulder, or Jaune pulling her closer when they're dancing (even going for the dip!). In battle, their styles compliment each other and there is little need for verbal communication, all one has to say is the other person's name and they know exactly what the plan is.

Despite their unique bond, however, Jaune was completely unaware of her romantic feelings towards him. It was only after he moved on from Weiss and Pyrrha confessed that Jaune's the kind of guy she wanted to go to the Beacon Dance with, that he has started seeing her in a somewhat different light. However, they still remain friends.

Battle-wise, Jaune would purely focus on offense and disregard any defensive tactics, despite being equipped with a shield. Because of his brash approach to it, his moves tend to become predictable, especially when he's fighting against another person (instead of a creature). Although he finds himself on the losing end of it more often than not, he's incredibly resilient when it counts and is driven to see the battle through, especially if it involves protecting someone else. However he's slowly learning to employ a balance between both stances, and his current canon point has proven that he can hold a battle on his own, although he still lacks that fearless confidence that his other team members possess. What Jaune does have going for him, and to everyone's surprise, is a strangely natural ability to lead and tactically coordinate team efforts when he needs to.

At the end of the day, Jaune is a goofy, but focused young man, who grows stronger and wiser each day. Even if it's two steps forward and one step back! There's nothing he won't do for his friends, even if it's to his own detriment sometimes, and perhaps it's those qualities that made Beacon Academy appoint him as the leader of Team JNPR.

Or maybe, just maybe, someone lost a bet somewhere.

◎ Powers/Abilities:
Aura: He has the ability to heal himself or block incoming attacks with his Aura (which according to Pyrrha, he has a lot of), but it's not an ability he can use consciously and it only seems to activate randomly or by instinct.

Strength: Jaune has a well-toned upper body with plenty of muscle to show for it. What he lacks in speed, he makes up for in strength, with the power to block attacks from large creatures with his shield, or decapitating a monster with a single blow of his blade.

Leadership: Being the leader of JNPR, Jaune takes his role with plenty of responsibility, putting his own team's concerns ahead of his own. When in battle, Jaune shows remarkable leadership skills, quickly grasping the tactical situation, forming a plan and coordinating its implementation.

Dancing: He's good.

◎ Weapons & Other Special Inventory:
Weapon: Crocea Mors (taken from Wiki page, omitted irrelevant references)
The sword itself is a simple long sword with a blue handle and a golden cross-guard. Jaune can transform the sheath into a shield for combat. The shield is a white heater shield with a gold trim, and it shows Jaune's symbol colored in gold in the center. ( NOTE: Word of God states that it is not in fact Jaune's real symbol, but as far as everyone around him is concerned, that's what it is. ) Both the sword and shield are shown to be incredibly durable, despite apparently being forged several generations prior to the present time. The sword is sharp enough to decapitate an Ursa Major, while the shield is strong enough to take several direct blows from an Ursa, a Death Stalker, and Cardin Winchester's mace with no apparent damage.

Other Inventory:
- His Beacon school uniform.
- His guitar.

CEREALIA-Specific

◎ Element: Fire: Jaune is very passionate and energetic, and is a guiding light for his team... for better or worse. He's also a romantic, but ends up being burned by it.
◎ Sense: Touch. ...Look, he gets physically hurt a lot, so he'll definitely feel it the most! He also grew up with seven sisters, so I imagine physical affection such as hugging, or simple things like offering a strong hand to help someone up, those things just come natural to him.
◎ Seven Character Traits:
( + ) Loyal, selfless, playful.
( - ) Pushover, oblivious, insecure.
( +/- ) Tenacious.

Samples

◎ First-Person Sample: Here + Cerealia TDM

◎ Third-Person Sample: I already play Ryuko (dishonorstudent) so I believe I am exempt from this.

◎ Is your character retaining any previous game memories? Nope.

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