Lukas's POV

Excitement filled him as they took off into the air. Flying was one of his favorite ways to travel.

Ozpin was sitting in one of the seats but Lukas stood just inside the doorway. The captain tried to force him to sit inside as well but a look from Ozpin stopped him.

The wind in his face was invigorating. The scents in the air were fresh and soothing. He got to watch the city from his position. It was the freest he felt in a long time.

Even when he was running he didn't feel this free. Whether that was because he knew his clan was chasing him or that he knew others were looking for him.

A little unwillingly his eyes trailed away from the city below. They went to the man in green who was watching Lukas with amusement.

Lukas inquired his eyes going back to the city, "What is going to happen now?"

Ozpin answered truthfully, "For now we will get you settled at Beacon. Tomorrow I will unlock your aura and help you learn how to use your sword better."

Unlock his aura? That would help him in case he had to run again. He had no interest in staying with the school but for the moment it was the safest place for him. If he ran again the clan would certainly catch up to him.

Training to use a sword would be helpful as well. He knew that he wasn't ready to face the Grim. At least not in the way that other students were. His swordplay was barely up to par with students who went to the basic academies. There had been little time to learn more. His main studies like the rest of the clan had been on his clan. They had to know the history and what to expect when the change came.

It wasn't a sure thing that he would experience the change. As it stood then he was a half breed. His mother had been a wolf his father a human.

The pack had begun to threaten his life. His mother believed in the survival of the fittest. She would do nothing to protect him. It was Sherman Blackstone who helped him get away. The only one he remotely regretted leaving was Tyler.

Now he stood on an airship going to Beacom Academy. When he left the pack he never expected to end up here. It was so far away from home. Yet somehow he didn't regret saving the child so that he ended up here. It could change but he didn't think so.

Ozpin's POV

As they neared his school he could see the boy called Lukas stiffen. Lukas's mouth dropped open in shock. His school was certainly an impressive sight. It was more impressive during day but for now it would do.

Ozpin said with a gentle smile, "The view from my tower is much the same. You will have a room in my tower and a dorm room that you will share with your team."

Lukas asked his eyes not meeting Ozpin's, "What do you want with me, Ozpin? I'm not a lap dog."

"I expect nothing of you," came his truthful answer.

He didn't expect anything of the boy. There was already so much hurt and darkness in them. He helped many students overcome their darkness. Some he couldn't help but he tried.

The boy's green eyes went wide in surprise. Then Ozpin felt the ship began its descent. No doubt Anna his Deputy was out looking for him.

She hounded him as if he couldn't take care of himself. Though there was times she was right. He didn't take care of himself as much as he should have.

They both jolted slightly when the ship landed. Ozpin was on his feet in the next moment. Lukas stepped off before waiting for him. Ozpin followed with a slight smile.

A dirty blond haired woman with piercing blue eyes waited for them. They went from Ozpin to Lukas confusion evident in her eyes. He had to smile at her. Anna knew him too well. She knew him too well to think that this was just a student.

Anna asked her eyes going back to him, "Ozpin, who's this?"

Lukas tsked but didn't reply. Ozpin said gently, "This is Lukas. I was called earlier this evening about him. He will be starting with the first years."

"Ozpin! You can't just let someone in without taking the entrance exams!"

Lukas stepped back his green eyes jumping up angrily. There was little doubt he was taking offense to her words.

He said diplomatically, "I didn't just take someone off the street, Anna. This boy took on an extremely large Ursa by himself. Without prior training or even aura. If he was allowed to continue on his own he would die."

Lukas snapped, "Don't talk about me like I'm not here! I hate that!"

Ozpin stepped forward to calm the boy. It wasn't exactly unexpected for the lad to flinch back. Still when he did Ozpin paused. All the signs were there. This child did not have an easy life and was likely abused.

Ozpin intoned softly, "Easy there. I'm not going to hurt you. You're safe here."

Lukas replied barely audible even with how close they were, "I'm not safe anywhere. She's right. I don't belong here."

Ozpin said his amber eyes flashing to Anna, "You have a place here, Lukas. I don't make promises that I can't keep. Now come let us get you settled. Anna you can meet with me tomorrow."

Green eyes met his amber ones. There was suspicion carefully hidden there. Behind the suspicion was even heavier hidden sense of hope. Like many who he took in this boy seemed to simply want a place to belong. That wasn't something Ozpin could begrudge him for.

Ozpin motioned for Lukas to follow him. As he turned the man saw the boy hesitate. Then he heard footsteps behind him.

He led Lukas through the courtyard and to the tower. He input the code to allow them to go straight to his office. When he looked at Lukas he noticed the boy was shaking. His green eyes darted all around the enclosed space. Then it hit him. Lukas was claustrophobic.

Ozpin said softly so not to scare the boy, "Easy, Lukas. Take deep breaths. In and out. That's it."

Now he understood why the boy didn't want the doors to the ship closed. Lukas didn't like enclosed spaces. Luckily his extra room had a window that could open. He would have to make sure of the same for his dorm.

The elevator opened a moment later and Lukas was out quickly. It didn't surprise him at all. Maybe they could work on it as he learned about the boy.