7 Cloud?

Even though Zack is strong for his age, he never slacked off training especially for his squats, due to this, he became stronger and stronger that they estimate Zack would be surpassing the both of them by the age of 16. All of this was possible as they never saw someone with the willpower of Zack Fair, to keep breaking his limits with each spar, and fights whether they are with humans or Grimms.

Qrow was thrown out by this thought when he saw a lot of beautiful waitresses at some café.

Qrow was about to go on ahead when Zack placed his hand at his shoulder stopping him in his place.

"Pops, you know going over there might bring big sis Akari's wrath when she finds out you were flirting around with some girls," Zack said seriously while looking at him.

As strange as it sounds, the demon Akari was officially Qrow's 'girlfriend', everyone who knew Qrow questioned him on how they became to be, including me, but all he said was always the same, he said that we don't wanna know while mumbling about his semblance with a hollow look on his eyes. Zack, knowing those two, didn't ask any more after that.

"Heh, I know that demon always has a spy on me in which for the life of me hadn't any clue who this spy as I never felt being watched and she will surely know of this, but you gotta remember Zack" Qrow faced Zack with a serious expression while placing his hand over Zack's shoulder.

"Live life to the fullest, no matter your age you have to live your life without regrets, remember that Zack, a man has only one life, cherish and enjoy it to the fullest," Qrow said seriously then turned around and walked to the café with his back straight.

"You know if you really wanna cherish your life, you gotta live but you're going to your death here going in there, you might feel heaven for a moment but after that, the demon will drag to hell," Zack commented while looking at Qrow.

"Heh, I REGRET NOTHING!!" Qrow proclaimed with his right fist facing the sky without looking back.

Zack didn't reply but he looked at Qrow like a dead man walking.

Zack felt bad for Qrow, "If I ever find myself a girlfriend, I gotta make sure she's no demon or a yandere in disguise, heh yeah right, that will never happen" he said while shaking his at the impossible notion. (A/N: flag?)

Zack really felt bad for Qrow but then again he remembers that Qrow ate his limited-edition premium chocolate the other day that was saved for after winning this tournament, what few have noticed is that Zack liked his sweets especially his chocolates, and yes…. he holds grudges.

Zack took out his scroll, dialed a number, and waited. After waiting for a few moments the call came through.

"Yes?" a neutral voice came through.

"Target is at it again, this time a café with beautiful waitresses," Zack said emotionless over the line.

...….

"Location?" this time, the voice became more strict.

"Newly opened store at the area, 3 blocks east from the Mistral Regional tournament's stadium," Zack replied while keeping his neutral face.

"Understood, payment will be delivered after confirmation of target, good job." Said the one on the phone then hung up.

"Forgive me Qrow, but I swore that my chocolates will be avenged and nobody touches my precious," Zack said ominously then left for some grub and place to rest in.

…..

The next day.

As morning came Zack didn't find Qrow anywhere so he checked on Qrow's GPS signal from his scroll and he wasn't surprised that the signal is at an apartment at Vale.

Zack tried calling his scroll but it quickly hung up then suddenly a text came through big sis Akari's number saying that Qrow is busy at the moment.

Zack seeing that wasn't surprised anymore, the only right thing to do was pray that Qrow…. never touches his chocolates again.

After that he got ready for the tournament, don't get him wrong, even though mentally he's an adult he still feels excited about fighting new opponents but he limits himself by only using his sword without using his aura to strengthen himself with his Mako implant in my body, using aura to strengthen it is going overkill that's why he wanted to graduate earlier to have his long-awaited adventure at Remnant while letting loose for a while.

Zack himself doesn't know his limits concerning his Mako with his aura on but he deemed it dangerous as the only time he ever combines the two was the spar he had with Qrow a while back, he got curious, he created his limit break meteor but what came next was several huge sword beams to Qrow luckily he dodged that but Qrow still won as my weapon broke down after touching the ground.

Zack's excuse to Qrow then that was his semblance, and just like that he dropped the subject but he made me promise to only use in an emergency and had to meet some dude with a mug with limitless coffee in his hands as the guy kept the hold on that mug the whole time they met which lasted an hour and a half talking about my future and such as well as him accompanying Qrow on some his missions.

Zack came out his train of thought by his stomach growling and went out to buy some breakfast.

...

Zack P.O.V.

As I walked away from the dinner after eating my fill, I heard a sound of crying by the bushes.

I got curious so I traced the crying to its source. As I look in the bushes I see a blonde kid my age crouched down crying his heart out.

"Yo, you ok there pal?" I asked while placing my hand over his shoulder.

He stopped crying and then looked at me tears and snots coming from his face then he stood up, turned around then quickly trying to wipe away his tears and snot with his sleeves.

As he turned back at me "Y-yeah, I-I'm f-fine, t-thanks" he stutters at me but I can see he's not so I got curious.

"You know, talking about somebody about this can make you feel better, the name's Zack Fair, so pal, wanna talk about it?" I asked.

He got quiet then he nodded "I-I'm J-Jaune, Jaune Arc, t-thanks Zack."

"Well, what got you so down Jaune?" I asked him as I have limited time before the tournament starts so I'm hoping I can help faster.

"W-well, my dad, mom and sisters all keeps telling me to give up being a huntsman, that I should just stay at home where it's safe but all I want is to become a hero, a hero who save others, not for fame, money nor power but what is right, a hero to protect everyone's smile but I can't do it if I don't become a huntsman," Jaune replied as he looked down at the ground at the end.

"I'm weak, I tried practicing but without Aura or an instructor, I can't change things… I was thinking of going to Beacon through the back door, but I'm scared what my family will think of me or any friends I do make there once they know." Jaune exclaimed at his fears.

It got silent for a moment.

"I know, it's stupid s-s-so y-you can t-take this as a joke, Hehehe" Jaune said hurriedly while forcing himself to smile and laugh.

"Being a hero and being a huntsman are different things but I guess most huntsmen are viewed by the public as a hero but it all depends on the perspective of an individual."

"If becoming a huntsman is a no to your family, maybe you can be a police officer, a firefighter or even a doctor, think about it, police officers are the one responsible for the order within the kingdom, firefighters are the one those who save people's homes and lives while risking their life and then there are the doctors, they save lives daily without using any weapon."

"You see, being weak doesn't mean you'll never be a hero, as long as you save a life, you are a hero in my book, and for the record, if you ever feel weak again, always remember everyone started on something so cheer up Jaune, there is always around things," I said honestly without a second thought but it seems he is still a little hesitant about all of it.

Jaune became silent as he digested all of I said "But what if I needed strength to protect close to me, isn't it better if I was a huntsman to protect them and others from Grimms?"

"So what if it seems hopeless? If it were me, I still wouldn't give up. Embrace your dreams. If you want to be a hero, you need to have dreams and whatever happens, protect your honor." I said this unconsciously to Jaune who became wide-eyed looking at me.

As I looked at him now, his eyes full of despair became spirited, his tears and snot finally went away from his face and now his expression is with resolve.

"Thanks, Zack, I think I needed that," Jaune said while giving me a nod of appreciation then smiled at me.

As I saw his smile, earnest expression on his face, I suddenly remembered Cloud.

'Heh, Cloud, an old buddy of mine, even in my second life you still followed me.' I thought jokingly while shaking my head while letting out a small smirk.

"Alright Jaune, come here for a moment, as I'm on the clock right now I need to do this quickly," I said while looking at the time.

"Huh, alright," Jaune replied as he stepped closer to me.

"Close your eyes and concentrate," I said as I placed my hand at his head then closed my eyes and brought out my Aura to Jaune in attempting to jump-start his Aura within him.

After a moment, Jaune glowed white but at the same time I breathed out as a bead of sweat was on my forehead.

"Whoo, Jaune my friend you have a large capacity of Aura in you, with this much I'd say you can be a healer no problem," I said I finally caught my breath.

"Z-zack, I-I don't know what to say, thank you, Zack, I owe you twice now." Jaune cheerfully said as he thanked me.

"We're friends right, so it's cool, well I gotta go, my friend, I still have a schedule and a bet I gotta win," I said while I fist-bumped him then walked away

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"Jaune, you know what I told you," I said one last time while looking at him.

"Mm, I know, I won't forget, thank you, Zack," Jaune said while giving a nod as I finally walked away.

I don't know why but I feel like I changed someone's fate but maybe that's just me or maybe from what I ate earlier anyway I got-"Oh shoot!! I'M GOING TO BE LATE!."

I ran through the streets with rigor as I hurriedly made my way to the stadium.

...

"YES!! Made it!" I exclaim after getting in after informing me about my opponent this round.

While waiting for my turn, I was doing my usual squats as I get a warm-up for my match "Man, even after 9 years, I still can't over the fact that I'm alive again and in a different world no less but as old man, Qrow said, live without regrets, so c'mon after winning this tournament, I can finally start on my adventure through Remnant." I said as I exclaimed while bringing my palm and fist together at my chest.

The door suddenly opened and a staff member called out to me "Zack Fair, you're up next, so I recommend you warm up sonny!" he exclaimed to me.

"Got it! Thanks"

...

"AND FOR OUR NEXT COMPETITOR IN THE BLUE CORNER IS OUR NEWCOMER AS THIS HIS VERY FIRST FIGHT GIVE IT FOLKS! ZACK FAIR OF PATCH~~!" The host shouted excitedly to get the audience pumped-up and it seemed it worked as they shouted at me even though they didn't know me.

I walked out in the open as I was blinded momentarily by the light, then I looked up and saw what seemed like a coliseum type structure, I was brought out my musing as the host shouted again.

"AND IN OUR RED CORNER, THE PREVIOUS WINNER OF LAST YEAR, GIVE IT UP FOR MISTRAL'S VERY OWN MR. SATAN!!" the host shouted, the crowd erupted as a buffy guy wearing only shorts and a winner's belt on his waist. He had afro-like hair with a mustache along with a big chin and on his hand was a big ass hammer that could change into a bazooka.

I feel like I should remember who this guy is, but can't, oh well.

As Mr. Satan walked in front of me, he stared me down with contempt in his gaze which promptly made me pissed off.

"Hey kid, I suggest you walk away while I'm still allowing it, you young brats should just stay at school and now I'm wasting my time talking to you." He said with arrogance in his tone.

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