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(AN) So, yet another co-op with my new friend, Miki, here. Probably gonna be a thing because, frankly, co-writing is a lot of fun to me. And removes stress because it's easier to check for problems and get fresh ideas with another person.

Anyway, a note while you read. Anything in bold print is the thoughts Jaune is hearing from people. Keep that in mind while you read.

~ Twisted

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"I release your soul, and by my shoulder protect thee." Jaune grunted at the sudden burst of warmth through my body, feeling the scratches and bruises on his body stitch closed with a slight pinching feeling, and felt the surge in energy. "Our Aura strengthens and protects us, but you are protected by your own power now. And you have a lot of it." "Oh my, do you have a large aura."

He blinked in surprise at Pyrrha's almost sultry sounding words words, before deciding to ignore it and moving on. Looking at his hands he was stunned to see the complete lack of bruising and scarring from his time in the forest. The bruise on his back from hitting the tree when Pyrrha helped him, the scratch on his neck from her spear and the scratch on his cheek were all healed without even leaving any discomfort.

"Thanks, Pyrrha." He said brightly, smiling at her happily and turning to look around the forest," So, uh, which way do we go?"

"Whichever way you want us to go." "This way, I think. I saw what look like ruins in that direction." She pointed to their north, and Jaune blinked in confusion at her first sentence. It sounded off, slightly, and he had been looking at her when she said it and her lips hadn't moved.

"W-well, uh, lead the way I guess." He said, and she smiled at him and turned to walk into the forest with him following behind her again.

"Enjoy the view~" He nearly tripped when he heard that, and took note that she hadn't moved her lips yet again. He kept quiet though, following her through the forest quietly. Every now and again, he'd hear another thing she hadn't actually said. This continued for several hours of walking quietly in the forest, and Jaune was torn between thinking he was crazy or that he had some superpower.

Eventually, they came to a large cave and he stepped forward, smiling happily," You think the relics might be through here?"

"I suppose it is, indeed, possible." Pyrrha said simply, shaking her head slightly, and he smiled and took a step forward, toward it. "Shall we, then?" "Oh you sweet idiot, why can't you see the paintings on the wall? There's probably a Grimm in there."

"Uh, actually, Pyrrha," he said, hesitating and looking at the wall beside the cave's entrance," What, uh, what do you think these pictures are about? They don't look like happy days for us."

"Hm." She stared at it for several seconds before stepping away from the cave, feigning sudden caution," I don't quite understand any of it, but I find it unlikely they would depict a massive Deathstalker for no reason." "Huh. Spoke too soon. Well, I thought he was attractive before, but now I know I want him~" He almost tripped yet again, and she shot him a concerned glance," Are you okay, Jaune?" She took half a step toward him, to get within reach of helping him should he need it. "Do you need nurse Pyrrha to make you feel better? I'll get a costume if you want~"

"I-I'm okay, just tripped is all." He said, laughing lightly and rubbing his neck with a small, barely hidden blush. "S-So, um, while we walk, tell me about yourself maybe?"

"I like spankings, blondes, biting…." "Uh, well, I'm from Mistral and I like… Cake?" She shrugged, smiling sheepishly at her partner. "I'm afraid I am not too talented at speaking about myself without prompting. I'm sorry."

"No, no, it's fine. I'm not that good at talking about myself either, really. Just trying to fill the silence." He gestured at the forest around them, smiling happily," Helps with the nerves."

"I have a few ideas that could help soothe your nerves." "That is true enough, I suppose, and I cannot bring myself to deny the anxiety I, too, feel. But so long as we keep our heads we shall prevail." She gave him a pat on his shoulder when she stepped past him to lead the way, smiling warmly at him. "Don't worry, Jaune. I will protect you." "That ass is mine, no Grimm is getting near it."

Jaune blushed furiously, instinctively slowing down to walk behind her again to hide his rump from view. They walked in silence for several more minutes before he broke the silence that had, for him, grown to be quite awkward. "So, um, would you mind telling me about semblances?" He had expected to hear the odd words again, but was surprised when he didn't.

"Well, semblances are unique aspects of us. Personifications of our Aura's and personalities, combining to grant us abilities unique in their precise mechanics." She paused to think for a moment, before continuing to speak," A semblance is unique to a single person, down to every piece and parcel of it. For example, two people could have enhanced strength, but the way that it operates would be unique."

He looked at the back of her head then, frowning ever so slightly in concentration," Is there any real limit to what kinds of abilities a person can have? Like, could someone… Fly, or read minds or anything?"

"You ask really weird questions." "There is, in theory, no limit to one's semblance. However, a person's personality would need to be quite odd to be able to fly or read minds. Someone who, for instance, can take a lot of damage in a fight would be stubborn by nature. Likewise, someone who can move incredibly quickly would need to be very quick witted or hyperactive." She shrugged simply, turning to look over her shoulder at him," Someone who could fly would be very free spirited, and happy. I suppose someone who would read minds would be curious or perhaps overly compassionate towards others. Why do you ask?"

"J-just curious, I guess. Mostly looking for something to fill the air with though, ya know?" He chuckled quietly to himself, thinking about what she'd said. If reading minds was, at least theoretically, possible then it was indeed possible he'd awakened his semblance along with his Aura.

"We're here." He looked up at Pyrrha's calm voice, smiling when he saw the ruins," Let's head on up then." "There better be some place I can climb up on first… Here's hoping he looks up."