Jaune Salem Arc in Arc Royale

Jaune Arc in Grimm form, depicted by Clawt13. Published: 2017 October 29

In *Arc Royale*, **Jaune Salem Arc**, known as **Sheep** by himself and **Grimm** by Salem's faction, is the version of Jaune Arc from *White Sheep*. He is the second perspective shown after Ruby Rose and before Cinder Fall. Grimm is the direct offspring of Salem and Nicholas Arc and thus is linked to her. Despite being from another universe, Grimm shares the same affection for Salem in *Arc Royale* in *White Sheep*.

## Arc Royale from Grimm's Perspective

### Background

*The following has spoilers for White Sheep*.

Grimm, similar to other Jaunes', was born in 17 BB to Nicholas Arc and Salem Juniper Arc in the Grimmlands as the fifth of seven siblings. In contrast to most other Jaunes', he was raised by Salem's faction including Arthur Watts, Hazel Rainart, Tyrian Callows, and Salem herself. As prince of the Grimm, he had the ability to communicate and form bonds with them, possessing an affection for Grimm similar to Ruby and Yang with Zwei. His main goal in *White Sheep* was to achieve peace between humans and the Grimm, deciding to become a huntsman against the wishes of Salem. He engaged in miscellaneous adventures during his Beacon tenure, although it is unknown when he was removed from his timeline and placed into the AR continuity.

### Discovery

Grimm likely emerged during the evening of the previous day, at the same time as the other Jaunes'. The specifics of Salem's faction initial response to Grimm is unknown, but it is known that he was a surprise to the group, as despite his appearance and abilities as a humanoid Grimm, his attitude was more friendly. It is not known if other characters believe his friendliness to be genuine. Grimm also became acquainted with the rest of Salem's faction, along with their "champions" Ashari, Null, and Ash.

### Death of Ash

At some point, Ash and Null engaged in a battle while Grimm hid behind Salem's throne. Grimm witnessed Null lethally stab Ash. Grimm saw Ashari rush across the floor and throw Null away before tending to Ash. Grimm observed Ash give his final words, imploring why Cinder would let Null stab him, before passing away and dissipating to light. Grimm watched as Salem got frustrated at Cinder due to Null killing one of their combatants. Grimm listened as Cinder and Null claimed it was an accident, as Ashari expressed distrust in both. Grimm listened to Salem and Ashari argue before Salem, Ashari, Hazel Rainart, and Tyrian Callows assumed threatening positions.

After this visual threat, Grimm emerged from behind Salem's throne, stating there was no need to start fighting or threaten Emerald, as Ashari was right to be troubled with Null killing Ash. Despite Grimm's affections, Salem rejected her progeny from another universe, but Grimm insisted she was still his mother. Grimm worked to de-escalate by insisting Salem would not harm Emerald, and that Salem should calm down. Grimm watched Ashari acknowledge him for several seconds before he, Hazel, and Tyrian put away their weapons.

Grimm watched as Cinder and Ashari continued their verbal altercation, as Cinder expressed distrust in Ashari's background, while Ashari alleged that Cinder was power-hungry. Frustrated with their antics, Salem called Grimm, and while he preferred to be called "Sheep", Salem continued to call him Grimm without his consent, and ordered that he accompany Cinder and Ashari to Vale since she could not trust them, and serve as the main communication network between Vale and the Grimmlands. Grimm accepted this task, watched as most of Salem's faction left the room following Salem's dismissal, and saw Cinder order Emerald to stay behind and keep Ashari in line.

#### Discussion with Ashari

Grimm stayed behind to talk with Ashari, but had to wait for Emerald to finish talking with him. Grimm witnessed Emerald slap Ashari, who alleged he ruined everything. Grimm watched as Emerald continued verbally and physically attacking Ashari, who continued to bear the attacks. Grimm noted that he would have stopped earlier to keep Emerald from injuring her hand, much like what happened with Cinder in his timeline.

## References

1. ↑ Jaune Salem Arc as he had introduced himself only laughed. He'd been the biggest shock to them all, not only in appearance, heritage, and abilities, but also in personality. It was hard not to accept what he was when he looked as he did, and with the abilities he'd shown off, but there had been far more confusion as to his attitude. He was far too friendly for being half Grimm.
2. ↑ [Ash] screamed in pain as [Null] drove a knife into his chest. Blood flowed as his ribcage caved in, shattering in one dreadful instant. Blue eyes widened, lips parted and then, with a rattling, bloody gurgle, [Ash] toppled backwards.