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This is it. Chapter 2 is out, guys! I hope you all enjoy it!
CHAPTER 2: THE ARRIVAL
As the airship landed at Beacon, all the students started disembarking with their packages, including Caius and Pyrrha.
As they got off the airship, both of them headed for the entrance, where they stopped to admire the splendid view of the school they would be spending the next four years in.
- This is amazing! – Pyrrha said excitedly while turning her head to face Caius, who was right beside her.
– You're right. These schools really are something else, aren't they? – The boy answered, still not taking his eyes out of the building.
- I can't wait for our training to start! – She said, still excited, which made Caius turn to face her.
- Yeah, but I heard that there is some kind of test before the classes, must be something related to the formation of the teams. – He said, earning a nod from Pyrrha.
- Yes. I seems like the teams are comprised of four people, but I wonder what method they use in order to assign each student… - The redhead said with the hand on her chin.
– Me too, but let's try not to overthink. All our questions will be answered tomorrow, anyway. – Caius replied.
- Yeah, you're right. – Pyrrha said as both of them started walking towards the main building.
As they got closer to the building, a group of people standing by noticed the champion of the Mistral regional tournament, which made them all run at her direction, gathering even more attention to the duo. Soon after, they were surrounded by people asking for autographs and some other questions.
- You really ARE popular, huh? – Caius said, earning an embarrassed look from Pyrrha.
– Caius, it might take a while before they leave me be so if you want to go on ahead, that's okay. We'll meet up later. – She said, and kept politely answering all the questions she was asked.
– Okay then, see ya latter. – Caius said as he walked away from the crowd of people.
- Man… I'm starting to think I was the lucky one for losing that tournament. I don't think I would have the patience she has. – He thought to himself, after getting away from her fan club.
The boy kept walking around for a bit, until someone bumped on him. It was a fox faunus boy. With a dark blonde hair down to his shoulders, he had this fox ears coming out of his hair and light brown eyes. He wore a green sleeveless jacket on top of a white shirt, pants of the same color as the jacket and black boots.
- Ops! Sorry there, pal. – The fox boy said, apologizing. – It's all cool. – Caius answered as he was about to walk away.
– Well… Actually… Can you help me out with something? – The fox faunus said, making Caius turn to face him.
- Help? With what? – He asked.
– Well, you see… I'm a little confused as to where the new students have to go. – The boy said a little embarrassed.
– So you´re lost, then. – Caius concluded, earning a nod from the boy. – I'm trying to figure out the same thing. I don't see any kind of recognizable landmark around here… - Caius said while looking around.
- Yeah… Me neither… So, my name is Ray. What about you? – The fox boy said, extending his hand. – I'm Caius, nice to meet you. – He answered, shaking his hand.
At this moment, a voice started talking from the speakers around the school. It was the voice of Glynda Goodwitch again.
- Attention! All of the new students must come to the audience chamber for the introductory speech held by the headmaster Ozpin. I repeat! All the new students must come to the audience chamber for the introductory speech held by the headmaster Ozpin. – The woman said on the speakers, gathering everyone's attention.
- Well, I guess that's where we're headed. – Said Ray.
– Yeah. Let's go. – Caius said as they both started walking towards the auditorium.
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Moments earlier, a boy was seen leaving the airship that came to bring the students from Vale to Beacon. He had light brown hair that went down to his ears, green eyes, and wore glasses. He was wearing a black suit on top of a black shirt, his shoes were also black. As he got of the airship, a blonde boy who clearly wasn't feeling very well charged out of the bullhead to vomit on a nearby trash can.
- I suppose not everyone enjoys air travels. – He thought to himself while heading towards the school's entrance.
Another thing that gathered his attention was the fact that a very young girl wearing a red cape was talking to a blonde girl at the entrance. By what he has heard, the girl was only 15 years old, and even still got accepted into Beacon by Ozpin himself.
- She must be really talented to be here despite being so young. – The boy thought to himself one more time.
But he was only really interested when he saw no one less than the heiress of the Schnee dust company, Weiss Schnee in an argument with the red-caped girl, who was apparently left alone by the other one who was with her earlier.
The two girls continued their arguments until something surprising happened. The red-caped girl just… Exploded. Probably because of the fire dust that the Schnee was carelessly shaking at her face.
In the end, after a raven haired girl joined the argument and talked about the rumoured shady businesses her father's company was involved with. The Schnee got tired of the argument and left the other girl alone. That's when she saw that he was watching the whole time, and started to walk in his direction, as if she already knew who he was.
- Oliver Smith. Heir of the Smith Pharmaceuticals. I'm guessing that you had a reason to keep spying on something that's not your business, right? – The Schnee said, approaching him with a clearly annoyed tone.
- Spying? Hardly. You can't blame people for looking when you make a scene like that in public, Mrs. Schnee. – Said Oliver, keeping a cool tone, which made the girl frown.
- I guess I really am surrounded by idiots, then. First, that stupid girl bumps at my luggage, and now I am forced to talk to the heir of a company who cost the Schnee Dust Company Millions of lien. – She said, keeping the annoyed tone, earning a small chuckle from Oliver.
– Well, not every company is fond of the idea of making money out of slave labour, like your father's. – He said, making her snap.
- These are nothing but lies! My father would never allow such a thing! – The white haired girl said angrily.
- That maybe so. But the past scandals your company was involved in made these rumours believable and we can't allow our reputation to be stained by your father's illegal acts. – He bluntly said, keeping the cool tone of voice. – And besides, I am not here to talk about my father's company, but to train and become a huntsman. So settle down, Weiss. – Oliver continued.
- You're a lost cause. All of you. I'm done with you people. – Weiss said angrily as she left.
- Well, well, look who's here. – Said a guy approaching Oliver. The boy was really tall and had a muscular build. He had dark brown hair gelled back and spiky at the top, dark brown eyes, and a small beard. He wore a black leather jacket on top of a white shirt, black leather pants and black shoes, he had a large Chinese dragon tattooed on his right arm.
- Lionel Black. It's really been a long time. – Said Oliver, extending his hand to him, which Lionel accepted.
- I didn't thought I'd find you here. – Lionel said.
- I could tell you the same thing, why did you decide to study here at Beacon instead of studying in Atlas? – Oliver asked.
- Well, you know… I wanted to get away from everything about Atlas for some time. My old man wanted me to join the military so bad it was driving me crazy, so I decided I would graduate as a huntsman here. – Lionel Explained.
- I see… It's been, what, five years since your family moved from Vale to Atlas, correct? – The boy with the glasses asked.
- Yep, it sure felt longer than that, if you know what I mean. – His friend answered. – But hey, let's get inside so we can talk more! – Lionel said, as the two friends started walking towards the main building of the school, right in front of them.
- So… Which combat school did you attend? Signal? – Lionel asked, which made Oliver shake his head in disagreement.
- No. Actually I was taught by private tutors, so I didn't attend to any primary combat school. – Oliver answered
- Oh, I see. You must have gotten the best teachers money can buy, then. – Said Lionel, as the two got closer to the building.
- Well, it's not like th-
Suddenly, an announcement made by Glynda Goodwitch could be heard from the speaker, telling all students to gather at the audience chamber for a speech.
- Let's hurry. We don't want to be late on our first day. – Oliver said as they entered the building.
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Caius and Ray were already at the audience chamber, along with a crowd of people waiting for the speech to start.
- Man… This really IS taking long. – Ray said impatiently.
- They sure are taking their sweet time, but it's probably because they're waiting for everyone to get here. – Caius explained to the fox faunus.
- I finally found you! – Pyrrha said, approaching the two boys.
- Hey, Pyrrha. Finally got rid of your little fan club? – Caius asked in a mocking tone.
- Well, you know how that works. They won't leave me alone unless I give them what they want. – The redhead explained. – So, who is he? – She asked, looking at Ray.
- I'm Ray Parker, nice to meet you. – He said, shaking her hand.
- Nice to meet you too. – The girl answered.
At this moment, a man got to the stage and started to talk trough the speakers. He was professor Ozpin, and Glynda Goodwitch stood beside him.
- Ahem… I'll Keep this Brief. You have travelled here today in search of knowledge. To hone your craft and acquire new skills. And when you are finished, you plan to dedicate your life to the protection of the people. But I look amongst you, and all I see is wasted energy in need of purpose, direction. You assume knowledge will free you of this. But your time at this school will prove that knowledge can only carry you so far. It is up to you to take the first step. – Ozpin said as he got out of the stage, leaving the microphone to Glynda.
- You will gather in the ballroom tonight. Tomorrow your initiation begins. Be ready. You are dismissed! – Glynda said, finishing the speech.
- Was I the only one who didn't understand that very well? – Ray asked with a confused look.
- It was a very… Intriguing speech.- Pyrrha said.
- It kinda makes sense, but I got the feeling that he was a little… Off. – Caius said scratching his head.
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- Man… These girls are really cute, don't you think? – Ray asked Caius, as the two of them were sitting on their sleeping bags, next to a wall.
- I agree. This might be a fun year, after all. – The boy answered, crossing his arms.
- I'm still surprised that they've made the boys and girls sleep on the same place tonight. – Ray said, checking out some girls that were passing by.
- I'm happy I'm not the only one who likes it! – Said Lionel, approaching the two, being followed by Oliver. – So, the name is Lionel, and this right here is Oliver. – He continued, pointing to Oliver. – What about you guys? – He then asked.
- I'm Caius, and this one here is Ray. What's up? – Caius said, trying to strike up a conversation.
- I couldn't help but notice that you two have some space for a few more sleeping bags beside you. Would you mind if we place ours here? – Oliver said, pointing at some empty spots right beside them.
- Not at all! – Ray said in a cheerful tone.
The boys soon heard a commotion happening at the other side of the room, there were some girls discussing, apparently. It was Weiss again, picking on the same girl from before, and there were a blonde and a raven-haired one using a bow.
- Why am I not surprised? – Oliver said, sighing.
- Someone you know? – Asked Caius, looking at the argument still going on.
- You could say that. Man… She used to hate us when we were kids. – Lionel said letting out a chuckle.
- I believe she still does. – Oliver said.
- So… What do you guys know about that "initiation" that we're going to do tomorrow? – Asked Ray.
- I only know that is during that initiation that the teams are going to be formed. – Said Oliver.
- I'm curious about how they're going to place each student in a team. Do you think they'll analyse each one and place them on a team that complement their skills? – Asked Caius with a hand on his chin.
- You guys know what would be crazy? If we all ended up on the same team! We seem to get along just fine, and I'm guessing that's an important thing, right? – Lionel asked.
- It would be fortunate. But I believe we should go to sleep now. Tomorrow we will have a long day, and we will need the stamina. – Oliver suggested, earning the other's approval. They all decided to go to sleep.