Might've been a sudden act to restart the whole story, but I feel that it needs to be done
Chapter 2:
Welcome to Beacon
"Wait, Link Avelon...aren't you the one who graduated Signal early, by your performance during your first year?"
"Correct, and aren't you the one who got held back by 'Miscommunication' during the final?" Link retorted
"Please, don't remind me" Leon spoke, sulking. Staring off into the distance
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Flashback
"Get off of me!" A student with brown hair and green eyes shouted, as Leon was pinning him to the floor
Acting on instinct, Leon pulled back a fist, just as he was tackled by a certified, snow haired, huntsmen. Wearing an opened azure suit, pants, and fingerless gloves, an aliceblue tie, and black shoes. Along with his sheathed cane sword pressed along Leons neck. His usual tranquil blue eyes held anger in it as he shouted at the boy "LEON DESIST!"
Some time passed and Leon finally calmed down, as the other boy caught his breath. Before he could even attempt to run, the huntsmen grabbed him by the collar. "Don't think you're just free to go"
Leon was dragged, while the other student walked over to the headmaster's office, despite the fact that that boy swung at him, with his weapon nonetheless! Leon was still able to be punished.
Headmaster's room
"Why thank you Mr. Glacier, I will be taking it from here. Wish your sister the best" Nodding to the teacher, who took his leave
"I understand it's near the end of the school year for the both of you, but that is still no excuse to act. Now what may be the problem" speaking to the two boys
Before Leon even was able to open his mouth, the other boy interrupted "He tried to attack me for not giving him answers to the final!"
"Bull!" was the only thing Leon shouted "He attacked first!"
"Now now Leon, you and I both know the troubles you have cost throughout the school. As so, I will be voiding your final as of today"
"Well what about him" Leon pointed a finger to the smirking boy
He instead pointed at Leon" , you're lucky I don't suspend you because of this. Mostly because of your physical testing" changing his finger to the other boy
"However, Mr. Alwing will have to retake the final, as well as be dropped one letter grade"
As a result, Alwing was able to just skim right to pass Signal. Leon on the other hand, with his test not counting with his grade, was held back as a result.
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Till something popped in his mind "W-Wait...how'd you know that"
"Just because I graduated early, doesn't mean that news doesn't travel in the courtyard." laughing at the back of his hand
Sighing, Leon shook off the past and continued "So, what have you been doing for the past few years"
"Honestly, I've been training. Getting better with my weapons. Other than that, nothing much has changed since Signal. What about you Leon?"
"Well, just about the same thing."
"Well, we better head on inside" Link spoke, pushing himself onto his feet "We're almost at Beacon"
"You go on ahead, I still prefer the outside" Leon laid down, while Link merely shrugged and left for the inside of the transport
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As the transport lowered to the platform, people were lined up right at the door. Once the hatch opened, they were going to take a big step onto their new lives
All until Leon seemingly fell from the sky, cracking the floor in the process. Gathering yells of surprise
"Alright let's see what we hav-" Leon said as he was interrupted by a blond person, running past the whole crowd and onto the front of a trash can, looking like he is going to throw up.
People continued their track to Beacon, while the scraggly blondes stomach was making track to his mouth. One of these was Link
Who shook his head at the other boys predicament, and decided to help. "Here, drink this before you throw up your lungs"
Turning his whole head to face Link, holding out a bottle of red liquid. He quickly uncorked the bottle and chugged the drink (Stranger hands you a bottle of suspicious liquid, first thing you do. Chug it) handing back the now empty bottle
Starting to feel the effects of the medicine, he felt better. Well enough to at least make a proper introduction
"Thanks man, I think my lungs would go along with some friends" both chuckled "Anyway, names Jaune Arc. Short, sweet, ladies love it"
"Really?" Link just shook his head, even more he wanted to facepalm because he said it with pride evident in his voice
"Yeah...well i hope so. See my mom said th- you know what, nevermind thats a bad way to start a sentence" rubbing his neck nervously
"Thats right, 'Barf boy'" Link chuckled as Jaune punched him in the arm
"H-How do you know that" As if on cue, people walked past them, making mention to Jaunes new name. Reacting by hanging his head low
"Well pleased to meet you Jaune, Link Avelon" giving Jaune a handshake and started to walk off "And pick your head up man, girls love confident guys" as such Jaune popped his head up real fast
"Alright then…" until Jaune remembered something "Hey Link, you know where to go?" Link turned and pointed to a building, Jaune followed the point as Link wandered off to the garden area
"That Link fella seems really nice, and I liked that medicine...tasted like cherry. Plus, I still have a few minutes to burn, why not look around the school
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Meanwhile, both Yang and Ruby walked out the vessel, and Ruby went into full fangirl mode.
"Oh, is that a fire sword, *gasp* Yang, that girl has a collapsable Katana...Owowowow" Ruby was being pulled by her hair in that last part
"What's with you and weapons?"
"They're more than just weapons Yang, they're an extension to ourselves"
"Well can't you just swoon over your weapon. You did make one of the most dangerous weapon in Remnant"
Whipping out her scythe, and hugging it close to her, Ruby responded "Yeah, Crescent Rose will always be my number one, but seeing other weapons is like making new friends, only easier. And better" mumbling that last part to herself
"You know, you should go out and make new friends of your own" Yang spoke, almost in a teasing tone. Pulling Rubys hood over her head
"Why would I need new friends? I got you"
"Well~ actually my friends are here. Sorry Rubs, gatta go" Yang said as a crowd of people dragged her into the school and caused Ruby to spin around, making her dizzy.
"What, but I need help finding my way around here! Where are the dorms, do we have dorms? Ugh, I have no idea what i'm doing" Ruby spoke as she fell backwards onto a cart filled with luggage dropping them everywhere, all while the white haired owner held a look of anger.
White hair tied to a ponytail to the side, wearing a white/red dress and jacket, with white heels. She simultaneously was as cold as much as her dress was white
"What are you doing?! Do you have any idea how expensive those things are?"
Ruby recovered from her sudden fall and held a look of guilt on her face while sitting herself up "I'm sorry"
"You're sorry? Do you have any idea the damages you caused? This is dust" whipping out a vile of dust from the inside of the briefcase, some dust flicking onto Rubys nose. As she continued to complain, more and more dist flicked out the vile and onto Ruby. All until Ruby sneezed, activating the dust within the perimeter. Making the owner drop the vile
Guessing the shock of being set ablaze, chilled and shocked at the same time can cause anyone to drop what they're doing.
Ruby sniffed breathable air as she saw the damage "I am really, really sorry. Are you okay?"
The fallen dust vial clinked over to a black haired girl with amber eyes, a black bow on her head, and wearing black clothing, wielding a sword strapped to her back with a gun handle.
Meanwhile the white haired girl was covered in a layer of sooth "A-Am I okay? You just blew a bunch of dust in my face!"
Ruby, looking slightly annoyed, spoke "Hey, I said I was sorry princess"
"Actually, it's 'Heiress'. She's Weiss Schnee, heir to the Schnee Dust Company, one of the largest producer and exporter in Vale.
"Thank you! Some recognition here" the now called Weiss just stood prideful
"Coming from the same company with rumored faunus labor and questionable business partners"
"How dare-the nerve of-" Ruby only sat by and giggled "Give me my dust" quickly snatched the vial and stormed off, followed by people grabbing the fallen luggage
"Ugh, she was a pain, i'm Ruby, thanks for the he-"
"Shhh" was her response
"Gee, rude much? Why would you shu-"
"Don't you hear that. Sounds like… music, the names Blake by the way."
Blake followed the sound that she heard, all while Ruby sat dumbfounded. She didn't hear anything, until Jaune walked up to her and offered her a hand.
"You know, there's better places to sit other than the floor."
"Thanks" Ruby took his hand and got back up
"Jaune Arc, short, sweet, rolls off the tongue, the ladies love it" earning a look of disbelief on Ruby
"Do they really?"
"I hope so, what's better than a hunter"
To which Ruby quickly replied "One with game"
"You know, for someone who wears a lot of red you sure can be cold" Both Ruby and Jaune chuckled
"So, what weapon do you have?" Ruby said with a faint sparkle in her eyes
"Oh, I have this sword" earning a 'ah' from Ruby "And this shiel-woah" Jaune pulled the shield and it quickly extended to its full from, making Jaune stumble
"Well~ I have this" Ruby pulled out Crescent Rose, easily earning a 'Woah' from Jaune "It's also a customizable, high impact velocity, sniper rifle" This only dumbfounded Jaune, so Ruby explained in layman's terms "It's also a gun, made it myself"
"Wait, you made that?" Ruby nodded
"Yeah, everyone in Signal are supposed to make their own, aren't yours?" Jaune was noticeably nervous of this, but flew past Rubys head
"Not really, my great-great grandfather used it in the war, though I wouldn't mind changing it here" looking at his weapons with pride
"Sounds more like a family heirloom to me" then Jaune then remembered something
"Oh, right I didn't catch your name…"
"Ruby Rose" Ruby said shaking his hand "Quick question Jaune, do you hear any music?" Ruby questioned, unsure if Blake made the music up or if she herself is mistaken
"Hm? Only thing I hear is the people walking to the assembly hall" Jaune answered
"Okay, thanks Jaune" 'Now where has Blake gone' Ruby thinks to herself leaving Jaune and to the direction where Blake went
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Catching up to Blake, to what seems to be the garden of the school zone, Ruby picked up the very faint sound of music, and questioned herself, 'How did Blake hear that far?'
Following the source of the sound, Ruby came across the sight of Link on one of the, rather large trees' branches. Sitting against the trunk, playing what's seems to be a blue ocarina
Near the base of the tree was Blake enjoying the sounds that echoed throughout the air. Both girls were captivated at the fast paced melody, and both were given the urge to dance. Blake seemingly struggled to hold her ground, while Ruby lightly danced. All until the song slowly came to an end
Finally breaking the silence, Blake was the first to speak "Wow, that...was beautiful. Did you make that yourself?"
On the other hand...
"Wow, your weapons are so pretty, didyoumakethemyourselfwhatcantheydo" Ruby said as she saw Links arsenal at the base of the tree. He responded with a chuckle
"Well, to answer your question, thank you, and no it was taught by my friend. Also, I created the rifle, named Farore and the handgun, named Judgement, but the sword and shield are something that have been passed down" Link said, jumping off the tree.
However Ruby took hold of Judgement, slightly shocked at both the weight and the fact that it was loaded. She also took into account of the design, it being a Colt .45, black grip. The rest of the gun, it being silver, polished to a mirror shine.
"Judgement hm" She wanted to take a test shot to the air with it, being the weapon nut that she is
"W-W-Wait!" Link shouted, but Ruby managed to pull the trigger. Only to be shot backwards a few feet, because of the recoil of the gun she both landed, and slid a few inches on her back afterwards.
"...Ow"
That was probably the most appropriate term to use there
The recoil in Judgement was stronger than that time she used Yangs weapon, Ember Celica. It made its recoil seem non-existent
"You know, you really shouldn't be grabbing other people's weapons without their approval" Blake held a look of worry and disapproval for her
"Yeah" She groaned "That's my fault"
"As long as you're okay" Link intervened "Now, let's go to the assembly hall, it should be starting soon…"
"Names Blake, nice to meet you" Blake stated.
"And i'm Ruby Rose" dusting herself and puffed out her chest boastfully
"Now then, shall we" Gesturing to the school.
"We shall" both girls said in unison
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All three entered the assembly hall, to where all three separated. Ruby overheard Yang calling out to her, Blake seemingly vanished from thin air, and Link walked through the crowd
"Hey Ruby, saved you a spot" Yang spoke, tapping the spot next to her. "So where have you been?" slightly catching sight of a slightly angered Ruby
"Oh nothing much. Just had an a argument with the first girl I saw, once I blew a bunch of dust in her face. You know, the usual first day" Sarcasm oozing out of Rubys statement as Yang was just taking it back "Only reason i'm here now is because I meet a nice guy, that pointed me into the right direction...there he is" Ruby answered and pointed at Link
"Quite the looker don't you think Rubes?" Yang smirked, but Ruby only shook her head
"Don't you think it's weird? You don't even know his name"
"Alright what's his name" Yang asked, almost in a 'give me' attitude
Ruby opened her mouth, just to close it as her silver eyes dilated "I… don't know" to which Yang laughed hysterically at her sister growing a red face, but was interrupted by a familiar voice to Ruby
"YOU" Screamed Weiss, startling Ruby up to Yangs arms
"Agh, No, it's happening again!"
"Why are you still here, do you know how much trouble you're in for creating a crater in the middle of the plaza."
"Wow sis, you really did have a break down" sending her sister a worried look
"I said I was sorry, what do I have to do in order to make it up to you?" All until Ruby came face to face when Weiss whipped out a pamphlet
"If you really want to make it up for me, then read this and leave me alone"
"Look, it kinda sounds like you two got on the wrong foot here. Why don't you start over and try becoming friends, okay"
"Great idea Yang" Ruby said getting back on her feet "Hello Weiss, i'm Ruby. Do you want to hang out later...we could go shop for school supplies" she asked rather timidly
"Yeah and we can paint our nails, and try out clothes, and talk about cute boys like tall blonde and, er scraggly over there" Looks like Weiss mastered the art of sarcasm.
Too bad Jaune was in ear range while Weiss was speaking, and went well past Rubys head, who replied with a 'Really'
Steering with a deadpan look, Weiss responded with a firm "No" just as the sound of a mics feedback filled the room
Eyes came back to the stage, and everyone saw three people in the stage. Headmaster Ozpin, of course, Glynda Goodwitch, Ozpins personal assistant, and...a rather young looking girl compared to the other two
Seems to be an adolescent still. With her short snow white hair and formal dress. Cloudy blue eyes scanned the room, one leg crossed behind the other as the tip of one of her white shoes tapped the floor rhythmically. In all actuality, she looked rather cute. Considering the looks she was getting from many guys, it confirmed that.
"Please settle down, everyone. I'll keep this brief. You have all traveled here today, in search of knowledge. To hone your craft and acquire new skills along the way. And when finished, plan to dedicate your life to the protection of the people. When I look at all of you, the only thing I see is wasted energy, in need of purpose, direction. You assume knowledge will free you of this, though soon you must all realize that knowledge can only carry you so far. Once you reach that limit. It is up to you to take the first step."
"What a nice speech...strange, but nice" Link thought as Ozpin looked up
"And would the student up in the rafters please come down" As everyone's eyes drifted onto the rafters, coming to the sight of a certain pink haired girl
"But I just got comfortable!" She shouted back down, waving as to make a point
Ozpin nodded "It's quite alright, so long as you join the rest of your peers rather soon" she replied with an evident wide smile, even from the bottom of the room
Glynda then took the mic "You will gather in the ballroom for tonight. It shall be your temporary quarters until further notice. Tomorrow your initiation begins"
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As night dawned over the school, the whole ballroom was filled with students. Ruby took it upon herself to write back to her friends back at Signal,
Yang all of a sudden jumped next to Ruby just while speaking "It's like a big slumber party don't you think!"
"I don't think dad will approve of all the boys though"
Yang held a suggested smile at the other side of the room "I know I do"
Eyes scanned the room as she saw one was shirtless and just-so-happened to be flexing for Yang, one was placing another in a headlock. Coming across Leon, he wore a simple gray shirt and sweatpants. Catching her eyes, besides his muscles, was a tattoo of a tail on his right arm, seems to be hiding the rest underneath. Leon did notice Yangs stare and gave a two-finger salute but went back to his business of looking for someone, much to the disappointment if Yang.
"He seems like a good catch" The thought crossed her mind, as a familiar face walked passed
Jaune walked through her line of sight wearing a full pair of footy pajamas with bunny slippers. She gave a slightly disgusted look and continued her search, discovering Link talking to Leon
Wearing a black sleeveless shirt, green shorts, also having a tattoo of what looks like a tribal wolf. A tattoo that grabbed Yangs attention was one behind his right hand. Three triangles were combined to form an even bigger triangle, with one of them seemingly brighter than the other two.
Ruby did have a thought while looking up at the ceiling "I wonder where that pink haired girl is? She seems smart enough to not sleep up there"
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Meanwhile on a rafter
"This seems to be a good place to sleep" spoke a certain pink haired girl, who leaned her back against a support beam
"I'm just dumb enough to do this" (As am I) Once she closed her eyes, she seemingly went out like a light
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Back down
"So, whatcha doing" Yang mused, following Rubys pencil scribbling
"Writing back to my friends back at Signal. Telling them how things are going around here"
"That's so cute~" To which Yang was promptly hit in the face with a pillow, courtesy of Ruby
"Shut up" Ruby was easily getting fumed "I didn't get to take my friends with me to school, it's odd not knowing anyone here"
"What about that guy that lead you here"
"I don't think he sees me as a friend yet Yang" speaking in a rather clarifying voice
"What about Barf Boy, I thought I saw you talking to him" Yang asked, to which Ruby nodded
"Yeah, his name is Jaune by the way, he seems...nice" letting out an awkward smile
"So you made two new friends, that's great Ruby"
"Actually, three friends, the others name is Blake, but I think Weiss counts as a negative friend, so I guess you're right"
"THREE, that's a new record. And Ruby, there's no such thing as a negative friend, just a enemy" Again, Yang was nailed in the face with another pillow
From Rubys peripheral vision, she made notice of a person reading a book by candle light.
Fully turning, she greeted her with a smile "Hey Blake, how're you do-"
"Can't you see people keep quiet, some of us are trying to sleep here" interrupting Ruby was Weiss in her sleeping ware
Yang was acted quickly and butted in the argument "Listen, we're just trying to be ni-" Before both realized who was talking, they then spoke in unison "NOT YOU AGAIN"
As both Yang and Weiss argued for some apparent reason, considering she was more of a rival to Ruby. Ruby herself continued to talk to Blake
"So, Blake..." insert awkward silence here "Whatcha reading there"
"It's about a man with two souls, each fighting for control over the body."
"Mind if I borrow it once you finish it?"
"Sure...Ruby right" in which Ruby nodded, before getting hit in the back of the head by Yangs elbow
"OW, what was tha-" Quickly seeing as the argument was escalating from a verbal one to a physical one. As Ruby was holding Yangs fist back, and Weiss was arguing even more. People were noticeably annoyed, some even grabbed hold of their weapons.
All quiet down when Link took both girls' neck, and watched as both slowly faded to sleep.
"How'd you do that?" Blake was slightly shocked
"Pressure points, very effective in battle as well"
"Would you mind teaching me some of the basics?"
Link shrugged and said 'Later on' just before taking Weiss to her bed, as Ruby did for Yang, all while Blake smiled, while she calmly reached the candlestick, and blew out the flames, engulfing the room in darkness and ending the night
Well we now know (Well, more like I actually put in the time to think of something) what happened to Leon during his time in Signal, even seeing two new faces in both Beacon and Signal Academy. Let's see how everyone handles their initiation, next time.