A new year at Beacon and with it a new crop of young students wishing to become the next protectors and heroes of the people. All of which are arriving by airship at the port at the front of campus. They file out immediately after the ships touch down with an array of emotions clear on their faces. Excitement, hope, nervousness are among the most common. But there is one that has a look on her face that is completely out of place here. She stands in the center of the walkway leading to the center of the campus staring at the intricate spires taking up the view with a look of disdain.

~Ammy~

I arrived at beacon with a tired sigh. It's only four years, I keep telling myself, just need to get it over with. At least there will be no one who knows me here. That is the only consolation I can think of for being here, that and I will be treated like everyone else.

Lost in my thoughts, most of my peers already passed by and into the school proper. The last two were nearing where I stood when I heard one whisper, "I can't believe they really allow animals here." Curious, but not wanting to eavesdrop, I swiveled my ear towards the people approaching. "Out of the way animal," I heard one say under his breath behind me, just before I was pushed and stumbled to the side of the walk way.

After regaining my balance, I looked to see two guys walking away chuckling to each other. Not exactly what I was thinking when I wanted equal treatment, I thought to myself. Though I did realize that I had, in fact, been standing lost in though in the middle of the path. Well, better get moving before someone else thinks they are funny. And, after that encounter there was another thought that entered my mind as I made my way to the entrance hall. This may end up being even worse than I hoped.

~Rikku~

"I can't believe I'm finally here!" I almost shout to myself in my eagerness to be at Beacon. "Just four years 'till I will be an official huntress. And, I just can't wait till I get to see some real action!"

The people around me however were just trying their best to ignore me. But, the guy next to me finally lost all of his patience with my excitement. "Will you PLEASE keep it down," he said to me said with a scowl, and with a quick glance around I saw everyone else around me with the same look.

"Sorry. I'm just really pumped up to be here," I said to them with a sheepish smile.

"Yea, we can tell," he replied with a tired, monotone voice before turning back toward the stage.

Even these buzzkills can't ruin this day. I say to myself looking to the stage, practically bouncing in place waiting for the welcome speech. And before I could annoy anyone else with my hyper ramblings, the headmaster took the stage.

~Shiva~

That speech was a bit of a downer if you ask me. It is also a bit weird that we all are put together in one room. The events of the day were going through my mind as I processed everything while I laid out my sleeping bag. But with being Beacon and all, they should know what they are doing. Just before I could get comfortable, I felt someone tap on my shoulder.

I turn to see an embarrassed looking blond girl sitting next to me. "Excuse me, but I think it would be a good idea to put something on to sleep in while here."

I look at my wardrobe, then to those around me. I could see all the guys staring or peeking, while the girls looking rather upset at me. Trying to understand what everyone is looking at, I ask the girl next to me, "what is everyone looking at?"

"What do you mean 'what are they looking at?!' You are not wearing anything!" She all but screeched at me.

"Yes I am," I replied calmly.

"Just underwear is not appropriate here!" She exclaimed looking rather exasperated. "There are a bunch of guys here! You can't just be walking around practically naked."

"Ah, I see. I did not think about others feeling uncomfortable. I will go change into something suitable." I said while standing up, grabbing some clothes and going to the bathroom to change.

When I returned to my sleeping spot, my neighbor slapped herself in the forehead. I looked at her with concern, but before I could ask if she was alright she spoke. "That outfit is hardly any better," she says tiredly behind the hand still hiding her face.

"It is too hot in here to wear much else. And, now I have a shirt and shorts," trying to placate her.

She just gives me a leveled stare, but still had a blush, and says, "those are practically underwear. But, whatever," giving a sigh. "I tried to help, but if you want to walk around naked I can't stop you," then lies down on her side with her back to me. Feeling a bit confused I lied down on my bedroll with even more thoughts to process now.

~Red~

After dealing with humans all day yesterday, it seems I'll finally be able to let out some frustration. I thought with a wolfish grin. It was first thing the next morning and all new students are now standing in a line next to some cliffs. The headmaster was giving another speech but I tuned it out after he said what we need to get. I was not very happy with him, he is too condescending for my taste. He doesn't know my past, but still goes on about us not really knowing anything.

I was snapped out of my thoughts when a student was launched off the cliff and into the forest with a lot of yelling. Seeing this got my blood pumping, eager to get some action. "Time for some fun," as soon as the words left my mouth, I was shot into the air and flying into the forest.