"Signal Academy," gawked Ruby, "It's like a dream come true!"

She jumped up and down in glee. The academy was magnificent. Like a castle, but larger. Like a tribal city, but with technology. Like a dream, but real. She slowly took her first step into the school. She continued, walking through and admiring the architecture. From the corner of her eye, she spotted another girl. Unlike the others, this one wore her school uniform. She had a white undershirt, covered by a maroon coat. She had a maroon dress with large knee high stockings. She was balanced on her high heels, leaning against a wall. Her hair was an ultramarine blue, with two long pigtails that trailed to her waist. Her fringe covered her eyes, of which were a bright green. She appeared to be unhappy. Ruby slowly walked to her. "Are… you OK?" she asked

The girl ignored her words. "What's your name?" continued Ruby. The girl didn't move. Ruby looked at her to find a large scabbard on her hip, with a sword within. Ruby slowly reached out to grab it. The girl grabbed Ruby's hand. "No touching," she snarled, her voice full of cruelty. Ruby jumped back in fear. The girl got off from the wall and disappeared in a maroon flash. Ruby blinked several times before coming to terms with the recent event. She sighed, and walked back out from under the rooftops.

"Don't mind her," came a voice.

Ruby looked around. The voice repeated its statement. Ruby saw its point of origin. Another girl, taller than Ruby was sitting on the roof. She wore purple jeans and a purple leather jacket over a black undershirt. She had a pair of black gloves and large boots. She hopped down. "Her name's Mai Ken, she lost her mother when she was 3," she explained.

"Oh. Ok then… So what's your name?" inquired Ruby.

"My name is Rasereif Tentei," she put her hand out. Ruby shook it.

"Ruby Rose."

Rasereif smiled, her aquamarine eyes glimmering in the sun. Her hair was long and purple, going down her back. A siren rung in the school. "All students gather in the main hall," came a voice.

"Oh! Uncle Qrow!" remarked Ruby

"Uncle? You're the niece of Qrow Branwen?" replied Rasereif

"Yes, he taught me all of my skills! But I'm still rather weak."

Rasereif and Ruby walked to the main hall. It was large and magnificent. At the back was a stadium. On it stood two people. One was wearing mostly dark red with black pants. The other was in purple with blue pants. "My name is Professor Qrow, as the headmaster isn't currently available at the moment, I will be taking his mantle. You have all come here to train as powerful warriors. But this cannot be created without effort. So please, do your best. As for now, get to know those around you, your initiation will start tomorrow morning. You will be assigned a group of 6. These will be your allies for the entirety of your time at this school. You will also be assigned a professor to be your personal trainer." Spoke the one in red. He walked away slowly with the other. Everyone started to talk loudly, flooding Ruby's ears. "Teammates?" asked Rasereif. Ruby nodded to her

As Ruby and Rasereif walked to their dorms, their eyes caught another girl huddled in a corner with a boy trying to help her. The girl wore all black, with a dark blue jacket featuring a puma hoodie. The boy was slightly taller, and wore a full set of silver armour. The girl's jet black hair hid beneath the hood. "Is she OK?" asked Ruby.

The Boy looked up at her. "No, someone broke her game… thing," he replied, "It was from her mother."

Ruby gasped. Rasereif looked at the console. She knelt down and picked up the pieces. "I know someone who can fix this," she remarked. The girl's head flicked up at Rasereif. "Really…?" she asked.

Rasereif nodded. "What's your name?" Rasereif asked.

"Rabu Bideo. This is my childhood friend Tundra Zephyrus," she replied.

Rasereif smiled at them. "My name is Rasereif Tentei, and this is Ruby Rose,"

Tundra looked at Rasereif with amazement. "What are you looking at?" snarled Rasereif.

"He's like that when he finds a girl beautiful," explained Rabu.

Rasereif sighed, and punched Tundra into the wall. "Ruby, organise us a room. We're going to work together to be a group." Ordered Rasereif.

Ruby nodded, "So, Me, You, Tundra, Rabu, and…" Ruby thought about a fifth member.

"One called Rejiciunt Draut. We once dated, he'll be fine," added Rasereif.

"I've got a sixth," remarked Ruby, and she ran off before anyone could ask her who. Rasereif told Rabu to wait, and slapped Tundra across the face. She walked out. A young man of equal height grabbed her forearm. She spun around and smacked him into a tree. "Strong as ever," he remarked, walking out of a pile of bark. Rasereif gasped, putting her hand over her mouth.

"Sorry Rejiciunt," she exclaimed, worried about her friend. He wore a simple grey shirt and simple grey pants. He wore a large dark grey backpack

"Relax Rasereif, not like you could ever actually hurt me," he replied.

"Tried to make any actual friends?"

"Why would I need friends?"

"You should date that Mai Ken girl"

"I don't date"

"Well…"

"Other than that ONE time, I don't even know Mai"

"Really?"

"Ok fine, I do know her."

"Wanna join my group?"

Rejiciunt thought heavily of the proposal. "Yes," he answered. Rasereif smiled. "Um, do you think you could help me?" she asked.

"With what?"

"This."

Rasereif gave Rejiciunt the broken console. Rejiciunt sighed, and nodded his head.