Many were still shaking at the last viewing.
"I realize you are all still recovering from that last viewing," Jack said, "However, this viewing is nice."
"How is it nice?" Ruby asked.
"Jaune is going to sing," Jack responded.
Many perked up at that.
"Now, this song has Jaune's feelings in it," Jack said, "Some of you may feel something with the lyrics."
Many wondered what Jack meant.
Others were hoping to know more about Jaune through the song.
"Let's begin the viewing," Jack said.
The screen shows a nightclub. There are lots of people. A signing competition is going on right away. Someone is signing on stage. Jaune and Mercury are sitting at a table watching. While Mercury is wearing his usual attire, Jaune is wearing a white shirt and black jeans. Over his white shirt, he is wearing a dark green khaki denim jacket. His footwear is a pair of sneakers.
"You ready for this man?" Mercury asked smiling.
"Why am I doing this?" Jaune asked.
"You have a great singing voice, and you need to share it with the world," Mercury said.
"Please, you just want the cash prize," Jaune said.
"Alright, fine yeah I want the cash prize, but I wasn't lying about your singing voice," Mercury said.
Jaune gives a questioning look to Mercury.
"Come on Jaune, help a brother out. This is the easiest lien you'll make," Mercury said.
"Fine." Jaune said, "You can have all of the cash prizes if I win."
"Thanks, man," Mercury said smiling.
Mercury smiled at Jaune giving him all the cash.
The audience is clapping at the last performer.
"That was something," The announcer said, "Now, for the last one. Jaune Arc!"
"That's you, buddy! You got a song?" Mercury asked.
"Yup," Jaune said.
Many wondered what kind of song Jaune picked.
Those with crushed hoped it was a love song.
Others hoped it would be a rock song.
Jaune makes his way to the stage. He is standing at the microphone.
"Jaune has already given us his song," The announcer began, "When you're ready Jaune."
Jaune inhales and then exhales.
He gives a thumbs up.
Everyone starts recording.
"Alright, start the song," The announcer said.
The DJ begins playing the song.
(A/N: I do now own this song. It belongs to Linkin Park. Love their music!)
I'm tired of being what you want me to be
Feeling so faithless, lost under the surface
Don't know what you're expecting of me
Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes
(Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow)
Many started to be reminded of the pressures they have trying to become huntsmen and huntresses. Others reminded of their own family legacy and how hard it is to live up to it.
Every step that I take is another mistake to you
(Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow)
Winter, Weiss and Whitley are reminded of the expectations they had with the Schnee name.
I've become so numb
I can't feel you there
Become so tired
So much more aware
Many are surprised Jaune could sing this way.
Many liked the chorus.
I'm becoming this
All I want to do
Is be more like me
And be less like you
Mercury is reminded of how his father forced him to be an assassin.
Others felt like being more like themselves.
Can't you see that you're smothering me
Holding too tightly, afraid to lose control?
'Cause everything that you thought I would be
Has fallen apart right in front of you
(Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow)
Most of the Arcs are reminded of how they never gave any consideration to Jaune's dreams.
Hazel is reminded of how he was against his sister becoming a huntress.
Every step that I take is another mistake to you
(Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow)
And every second I waste is more than I can take
Cinder is reminded of her life before meeting Salem. She hated that life.
Many felt that they couldn't live a life that wasn't for them.
I've become so numb
I can't feel you there
Become so tired
So much more aware
The chorus pulls most of the audience, having felt similar things in the lyrics.
I'm becoming this
All I want to do
Is be more like me
And be less like you
Many nodded at the chorus's message.
And I know
I may end up failing too
But I know
You were just like me with someone disappointed in you
Many are reminded of how they could not achieve their dream, but they don't care. They have to try.
I've become so numb
I can't feel you there
Become so tired
So much more aware
Many were understanding more about themselves from the song.
I'm becoming this
All I want to do
Is be more like me
And be less like you
Many nodded at that wishing to be more like themselves than what others wanted them to be.
I've become so numb
I can't feel you there
(I'm tired of being what you want me to be)
The Schnees felt more strengthened by this song to achieve their goals and dreams. Not what Jacques wants.
I've become so numb
I can't feel you there
(I'm tired of being what you want me to be)
The song ends.
The whole club is cheering. They loved it.
The audience is cheering.
Many had tears in their eyes. The lyrics made them feel things in their hearts.
Jaune leaves the stage and heads back to Mercury's table.
"Alright, ladies and gentleman," The announcer said, "He was the last one. Use your scrolls to vote for the winner."
The audience nods and begins voting.
After some time, the announcer steps on stage.
"The winner of the singing competition is," The announcer said looking at his scroll.
"Jaune Arc!" The announcer shouted.
The whole club is cheering.
The audience is cheering as well.
Adrian is clapping his hands in joy at his uncle winning.
Jaune walks up and smiles as he receives his prize from the announcer. It is an envelope.
The whole club is standing, giving him another round of applause. Mercury is applauding as well.
The screen fades to black.
From the screen, a white sphere of energy appears, and it goes into Mercury's dimensional wallet.
"There you go, Mercury," Jack said, "10,000 lien."
Many were surprised at the amount of a singing competition.
Mercury was smiling like crazy at the amount.
Many grumbled not getting the cash.
Many salivated at the amount.
"Damn, I want to bring that kid with me to signing events," Roman said, "I'd make a fortune."
Neo nods in agreement.
"He would bring a lot of business to my karaoke bars," Junior said thinking of extending an offer to the Jaune of their world.
"Alright, it's time for the next viewing," Jack said.
(A/N: Next one will be another musical chapter. Probably the longest one, I'll make.)
Audience:
RWBY (Ruby, Weiss, Blake, and Yang)
(J)NPR (Nora, Pyrrha, and Ren)
CFVY (Coco, Fox, Velvet, and Yatsuhashi)
SSSN (Sun, Scarlet, Sage, Neptune)
ABRN (Arslan, Bolin, Reese, and Nadir)
FNKI (Flynt, Neon, Kobalt, and Ivori)
NDGO (Nebula, Dew, Gwen, and Octavia)
BRNZ (Brawnz, Roy, Nolan, and May)
Arc Family (Grand Parents: Liam and Alsie. Parents: Nicholas and Juniper. Children: Jean, Aqua, Jade, Madison, Morgan, and Alex.)
Cotta-Arc Family(Parents: Saphron and Terra. Child: Adrian.)
Li Ren
An Ren
Bjorn Valkyrie
Astrid Valkyrie
Thetis Nikos
Peleus Nikos
Ghira Belladonna
Kali Belladonna
Nicholas Schnee
Winter Schnee
Willow Schnee
Bleiss Schnee
Whitley Schnee
Klein Sieben
Ozpin
James Ironwood
Theodore Gale
Pietro Polendina
Penny Polendina
Ciel Soleil
Glynda Goodwitch
Amber
Maria Calvera
Caroline Cordovin
Dr. Bartholomew Oobleck
Peter Port
Qrow Branwen
Summer Rose
Taiyang Xiao Long
Zwei
Raven Branwen
Vernal
Salem
Cinder Fall
Emerald Sustrai
Mercury Black
Arthur Watts
Tyrian Callows
Hazel Rainart
Tock
Leonardo Lionheart
Roman Torchwick
Neopolitan (Neo)
Junior Xiong
Melanie Malachite
Militia Malachite
Lil' Miss Malachite
Sienna Khan
Ilia Amitola
Adam Taurus
Bane (WFL)
Fennec Albain
Corsac Albain
Yuma
Trifa
Eve Taurus
Clover Ebi
Vine Zeki
Elm Ederne
Harriet Bree
Marrow Amin