"WHAT HE DID WHAT!?" -was what several of those present shouted when they heard from the director what their missing blond friend had done... Although Pyrrha's and Ruby's voices stood out easily due to the volume with which they shouted. Ozpin just looked at them calmly before taking another sip from his cup before repeating what he had revealed to the young men in front of him.( 1 year ago)

"As I said, young Arc asked for his suspension, so he is no longer a student at Beacon" -was the principal's response to the more surprise of the young people who still couldn't believe what he did-.

"But why did he do something like that?" Pyrrha questioned completely confused. She knew of Jaune's strong desire to be a Huntsman like her ancestors before him. What was it that had driven him to simply abandon him? -.

Everyone was silent for a few moments, assimilating what the director had just revealed to them and trying to find a logical answer as to why he had decided that.

"It was my fault, wasn't it?" -commented a voice finally immediately attracting the attention of the others who could only see confused the owner of that voice: Weiss Schnee-.

"What are you talking about ice queen? How can it be your fault that puke boy left Beacon to begin with?" Yang asked with genuine curiosity as she thought about what had brought her friend to that conclusion.

She knew of the low opinion that the heiress had of the blonde, the dates that Jaune would ask his partner from time to time, only to see how he was always rejected by the white-haired girl, as well as the romantic interest that Weiss had begun to show. by that blue-haired boy, Neptune, after he greeted her by calling her "Snow Angel". Ironically, the nickname with which Jaune called her all the time and that only generated annoyance in the aforementioned, but from the blue-haired's mouth it caused a visible blush. Ok, maybe he had a valid point after all. Before any of them could deny or confirm the words of the heiress, the director decided to speak.But what shocked her the most was that he really just want to be her friend which she know this because all the flirts he done to her actually from a book name "How to make friends for Dummy 101"

"I'm not sure what led him to make that decision, but I think the answer to that question is found here" -Ozpin commented taking the envelope that young Arc had given him from his desk-.

An envelope that disappeared from her outstretched hand while a trail of rose petals fell to the ground in the moments that Ruby would have lost no time and ignoring the comments of those around her as she began to read the letter it contained.

Dear Pyrrha, Ren, Nora, Ruby, Weiss, Yang, Blake:

If you're reading this, it's because I finally decided to leave Beacon without you knowing.

Maybe they are thinking of finding me and bringing me back…

"Of course we will puke boy" -Yang commented over his sister's shoulder separating a little from her and bumping their fists decisively- "whatever the reason you left, we'll bring you back."

"That's right brave leader, we'll bring you back even if in the process we have to break your legs to prevent you from escaping again" -Nora added with the same spirit as the blonde-.

"Perhaps you both should continue reading the letter" Blake commented with some nervousness before returning his gaze to the sheet of paper his leader was holding. There was no need to explain that she wasn't the only one who saw them that way.

… But knowing Nora and Yang's enthusiasm, I decided that the sensible thing to do was to leave Beacon unnoticed and ask the director not to inform them of this letter until days after I left.

Several eyes fell on the man behind the desk, who was beginning to feel a slight nervousness when he noticed 2 pairs of eyes that were looking at him with suppressed fury.

"Headmaster Ozpin, is that true?" -I hear the owner of one of those pairs of eyes, of an emerald color, ask calmly, but hiding her annoyance perfectly-.

"That's right Miss Nikos, young Arc gave me that envelope 3 days ago" he replied honestly. They all fell silent once more as they focused back on their blonde friend's letter.

I know that you must be sad at this moment for my departure, especially since I didn't even have the courage to say it to your face.

But I think this is for the best and I hope that soon they will forget me.

In the end I'm just a faker who played a hero and only serves to keep them stuck.

An idiot who...

That was the only thing they could manage to read before Ruby crumpled up the paper and started tearing it to pieces to the surprise and shock of those present.

"Ruby, what are you…?" Weiss tried to ask before seeing the face of her partner and leader… and the tears that came out of her silver eyes.

"How can you think that of yourself Jaune?" -was what they managed to hear the young leader of RWBY say in a whisper, who only proceeded to dry her tears with one of her sleeves before turning to see her team and friends- "we will find him-" they heard say to the young Rose decisively- "we will find Jaune and convince him to return to Beacon" -he said before looking at his sister firmly- "that means no violence or threats for him to return" -saying that, Yang I only say a slight 'Awww' because they had discovered her- "and nothing to break her legs so she doesn't run away" she added, now focusing on the Valkyrie who imitated the blonde with another 'Awww'-.

"Jaune is far ahead of us, it won't be easy to find him" -Blake commented after a few moments-.

"That's right, Jaune could be anywhere in the realms by now," Ren said analytically.

"That doesn't matter" -they heard Pyrrha finally say- "Jaune is our friend, and I won't give up until I find him and convince him to come back" -she added with conviction in her voice-.

"So what are we waiting for? The faster we get out of here the faster we'll find him!" The Valkyrie exclaimed excitedly, earning affirmations from those present as they said goodbye to the director, turned around and prepared to meet her friend, her companion and leader. Ozpin just watched the young people getting into the elevator before smiling slightly after the doors closed.

"You were right Mr. Arc, without a doubt you have great friends" -said the director knowing that the young blonde has such good friends worrying about him-.
      

As the group of students strolled down the hallway, going towards their next strenuous class, a severe feeling of nausea suddenly emerged.

They strained their eyes, checking whether they were attacked until their eyes widened.

The world has stopped completely.

Whether it's a hallucination or reality, they needed to find out who caused this. However, their objective was cut short when the nausea intensified.

One by one, each of them fell to the ground in agony. Their eyes were heavy, they could barely feel their strength and their bodies were weakened.

Eventually, they all passed out but before losing consciousness, they saw a blinding light engulfing their very figures as they disappeared from reality.

A lone figure then walked towards their previous positions. It looked as if he did a daunting task as it strolled lazily towards the area.

"And that makes seven more people. Looks like I'm all wrapped up here. Now, time to begin." his voice a mere whisper even if no one can and/or will hear his words.

Energy circled around him as chants were let out from his mouth and then, an entryway towards an abyss had emerged. Not minding the darkness of the void, he entered it and had left with no traces of his presence.

The seven bodies were laid on top each other. Admittedly, it was done in a curt manner as well, leaving the students entangled in different places.

Though, they shifted in place, twitching and flinching here and there. Slowly, their eyes began to open. They had regained consciousness.

They eyed their surroundings as they found themselves in an unfamiliar hallway. Before they could panic, chaos ensued as they all tried to pry each other off due to their positions.

"Hands off!"

"Get off of me you dolt!"

"You're squishing my arm!"

"Don't touch the hair!"

"Ouch!"

"Can't... breathe"

"RENNY!"

'THUD'

A cloud of dust temporarily covered the area as they fell on the ground. Each of them winced from the pain before regaining their composures.

"Sorry about that Yang. Didn't mean to grab it." Ruby apologized as she stood up and dusted herself off before extending a hand to her sister. She knew of her sister's tendency towards her hair and she thanked her luck that her foul mood didn't escalate.

Yang gladly received the help as she hoisted herself up. "No probs sis, just a little startled." she stretched her tense muscles and felt relief when satisfying pops rang out. "That felt good~"

Her partner however, was tense, a polar opposite from her relaxed state. Blake looked around, feeling as if anything can pop out at any moment. "Where in the world are we?"

"Sure, ask us that when we don't know hell as well..."

A vein popped in Blake's head. "Yang, it's not the time..."

The blonde snorted but immediately became serious as well. The only logical explanation to their predicaments is that they were abducted and/or trapped in a semblance.

"Well then. Let's find out who took us here and return the favor." she cracked her knuckles but something felt... off. Usually, she'd touch hard metal and not her skin...

"Our weapons!"

The group noted her panic as they searched their own, only to find that they're empty handed.

"Someone must've took them..." Weiss concluded. "Well, it would've been asinine to do otherwise so I suggest we stick together and rely on our semblances."

Pyrrha nodded. She's alert and ready. "Let's stick with that for now but that begs the question why we're not bound by restraints..."

All of them mused that fact. If they were kidnapped, it would be downright illogical to leave them be and even if they don't have weapons, their semblances were quite formidable.

"Doesn't matter! They took my beloved Magnhild! They shall pay by breaking their legs!" Nora shouted with fervor. No one touches her hammer without her permission! And if they do...

She will take the privilege of having their kneecaps crushed.

"Nora, behave."

Or not.

"We do not know why they took us nor do we have knowledge of their skillsets. For all we know, they did this on purpose to challenge us knowing they'll win." Ren mused while Nora grumbled at that.

"But why bother?" Pyrrha chimed.

"Either because they put us here for a reason or they know we have no chances of escaping and felt confident that they let us alone." Ruby voiced her thoughts at the matter.

"Welp... Only one way to find out." Yang then walked towards a strange door. Strangely enough, they're familiar of the materials used in its making.

After all, they saw similar ones in cinemas.

They felt tense but, the others followed. They let their guard up, cautiously observing for any other foreign activities or movements that may happen.

As soon as the blonde laid direct contact with the knob, they prepared themselves for a possible onslaught. Slowly, she turned the knob as she pushed the door.

The creaking sound it had made only increased their anxiety. What's on the other side?

"Sup guys."

Apparently, it was other people.

They looked towards the monkey faunus, disbelief etched on their faces. That disbelief intensified as they observed the room, their eyes meeting many familiar faces keeping low in their seats.

"What the..."

Their eyes met the discussing Beacon staff members, the rumbling members of team SSSN, the relaxing forms of their senior team, team CFVY, the shithead team that's not worth mentioning and they even took note of some menaces like the notorious Roman Torchwick and his petite partner, Neopolitan.

They could only stare blankly, their mouths agape that they could've sworn it hit the floor.

They are in a theater.....

"Hello,my audience!"

As the remnants heard that they immediately into a fight stance cautiously looking every single direction and.......they saw him

He is a androgynous man with long dark blue hair wearing a nazi military suit.With a disturbing smile and eyes that look like he can see through everything,every single moment right now.

"Hmm...casual reaction I see......Dont be worry...Im not here for any fight..."