Chapter 2

"So what part of Atlas are ya from Sam?" Murasaki asked me as I stood next to the window looking at the massive lake.

"Up north, near the mountains." I said softly as he chuckled.

"Not much of a talker towards new people are you?" He questioned.

"I'm sorry, just...still getting used to the atmosphere as they call it."

"You'll get used to it. I know I did."

"You're not from Vale?"

"Well, yes and no. My mother was from Atlas, god knows where she is now. Dad works at Beacon. A certified badass as they call it. He teaches Advanced Swordsmanship. I think it is pretty cool huh?" He smiled with a look of self confidence.

"Yea I'd say so." I said half interested.

"Man, you really are not interested in anything are ya? Well then, lets spark up new conversation. Why are you becoming a Hunter?"

"My reason? My little sister. She always idolized me. Might as well become the hero to her at least. You?"

"Dad is a certified badass. Teaches Advanced Swordsmanship at Beacon. Might as well follow in his footsteps. And the world could use a little Murasaki. Am I right?"

"You're funny." I chuckled at his humor.

"I know right?" He said in a serious tone.

However our conversation was interrupted over the monitors scattered around the shuttle. Showing a older blonde woman with green eyes and a serious demeanor.

"Welcome new students to Beacon Academy, a place where all are accepted. No matter who they are, what they are, or where they are from. Beacon is a shining place for hope for all no matter who they are. Now a word from the Headmaster of Beacon. Professor Ozpin." The older woman finished before stepping down and an older man with grey hair and glasses stepped up before speaking.

"Hello everyone, today is a grand day today. Not only for everyone who is arriving today, but for others who made it possible. I hope you all make your time worth it here at Beacon Academy. As fate may not be so kind. Good luck to you all." He finished as the transmission ended. Leaving us all in a small silence.

"Man he is always so foreboding on those new kids. I'd wish Ozpin get a new hobby." Murasaki joked. But he was right. This world isn't all sunshine as we want it to be. I know that from experience.

"I think its a good tactic. In my personal opinion anyway." I said.

"Is that so? Well you do have a dark opinion Sam." He chuckled. I grabbed my clothing items and went towards the private bathroom where I could change into my new outfit. Walking past all the new Hunters and Huntresses in training. And amongst them, there was one in particular that I recognized. A young blonde hugging a younger girl in red. Her lilac eyes unforgettable and that revealing outfit...they allow that?

"Like what you see?" An older man asked me as I felt a very heavy hand place on my shoulder. I turned my head to see a man dwarfing me by a foot. He had a huge scar over his left eye and very long black hair. He chuckled as he looked me in the eyes.

"I didn't mean anything by that."
"No of course, I was once your age. It just comes naturally. You only got to give it time kiddo." He said walking away from me. His long black trench coat was beyond intimidating. But it made me wonder.

"Hey wait!" I called out as the man disappeared before my very eyes. Where the heck did I know him? I snapped back realizing it didn't matter right now. I quickly entered the small one person bathroom as I changed into my outfit. Surprisingly, Cinder knew her clothing, but it didn't make me like her anymore than I had to. I finished putting on the gloves as I saw my weapon lay in front of me. Sighing deeply, I knew such a weapon had been used many times. Not only to slay Grimm, but humans and even Faunus. I shuddered at the fact of what I held in my hand. But as I said, what other choice did I really have?

"Hey Bud! You done in there, we are almost there!" Murasaki called out from the other side. I pushed back my black hair and looked at myself in the mirror. Here goes nothing I suppose. I opened the door to the cocky Murasaki with his arm wrapped around...

Yang?!

"Ummm, did I interrupt something?" I asked as he looked at Yang before laughing.

"Right, forgot to mention. This is Yang, my girlfriend who happens to be a first yearer. Sorry about that bud." He chuckled nervously as the beautiful blonde held out her hand in peace.

"Yang Xiao Long, pleased to meet you." She said as she waited for me to shake her hand. I quickly grabbed her hand and shook with a fake smile.

"Sam Forester. A pleasure." I said as the two chuckled.

"What? You afraid of girls or something?" Murasaki asked me.

"No you ass, you banged on the door while I was getting dressed with a beautiful lady. You caught me off guard." I responded as the Shuttle began to slow down.

"Attention all first year students, report to the atrium as soon as the Shuttle lands. Second year and above, report to the Processing center for reintegration into your next year. That will be all." The announcement ended.

"Good luck Yang, I can't wait to see you out on the field." Murasaki gave Yang once last hug as she reunited with the girl in red. I stared silently knowing that this situation was already more complicated than it needed to be. But now I have to deal with Murasaki. I didn't want this to happen. But I had to get close to Yang, not him. I had to do something. Question was...what would it be? I can't just kill the man, too obvious. I needed to get him away from Yang. Or rather get me close enough to her to where I could get her to Cinder. I can't call Mercury for help. God forbid that I contract Neo. I didn't want to think what would happen if Neo got her sadistic hands on Yang. Emerald was busy elsewhere. That really only left Roman. That friggin idiot. But he was the only local resource I could use.

"This shuttle has arrived at: BEACON ACADEMY. All students, please report to your respective areas and good luck."

I had to make a decision tonight...or else.