Initiation
Dusk woke up to something resting on his chest. Opening his eyes, he looked down to see his new friend, Yang Xiao Long, curled up and sleeping against him. He smiled and blushed slightly. Grrrrrr. Yang stirred at the sound and Dusk got a confused look in his eyes. Dusk looked down and realized it was his stomach and tried to focus his attention elsewhere. Louder this time, his stomach growled again. Yang woke up at this one with a sleepy look in her eyes. Letting out a yawn, the most adorable sound Dusk has ever heard, she got up and stretched. Dusk tried not to stare but couldn't help it, that really emphasizes her form...especially in that evening wear, he thought. "Morning, Yang," Dusk said trying to hide the shyness in his voice. Stopping her stretching to look at him, Dusk wished she hadn't stopped, "Good morning, Dusk," she paused and punched him lightly in the gut, "and a good morning to the ravenous beast." Dusk grunted slightly at her punch and laughed good naturedly. Another growl was heard, and Dusk laughed at it. This time it was Yang's stomach telling her it was hungry. "Looks like I'm not the only one," he joked.
"Yeah. I guess," Yang chuckled.
"Well if you get dressed we could get some breakfast before initiation," Dusk reminded the blonde.
"Ooo! Good point!" she exclaimed and rushed to get dressed. "See ya shortly Dusk!" Yang waved back to him as she ran towards her sister who was just waking up. Dusk noted that everyone else was starting to shamble awake. No sooner than Yang left his sight, Dusk heard Marron in his ear, "Got a girlfriend to replace me already?" He blushed as he turned to face her only to see Marron feigning being hurt. "Oh like I could replace you," he told his friend and gave her a hug, "and Yang's not my girlfriend." Marron noted that his defensive stance and wanted to ask further but thought better of it. "Hey! Come on, let's eat something before initiation." Dusk interrupted her thoughts and she saw him already leaving the room. She smiled and dashed to catch up to him.
Dusk didn't eat or speak much at breakfast. He had eaten with Marron, Ruby, and Yang. While the three girls were getting to know each other, Dusk was focusing on what the initiation might hold. After a short time he excused himself and walked towards where they were told to go. He could feel the three sets of eyes on him but he ignored them for now. He reached the cliff top after a short while and saw Ozpin and Goodwitch staring out over a large forest. Upon his approach they both turned to face him, Ozpin nodding towards him and Dusk could feel Glynda's eyes boring into him. Shutting her out, Ozpin nodded towards one of the platforms in between the trio. Sighing, Dusk stepped onto the first one and waited. What felt like days passing, finally Dusk could hear the others approaching. Yang stood on the platform next to him while Ruby and Marron occupied the ones after. Once everyone was ready Ozpin explained what the initiation would consist of. Once he started talking about partners though, Dusk could feel Marron staring intensely at him. After a few dumb questions from the vomiting blonde boy, Dusk was the first launched into the air. Shaking his head, Dusk drew his crossbow, Severance. While the questions were still being asked, Dusk was launched into the air. So much for a warning, he thought. Letting gravity take it's toll, he glided towards the forest.
This chapter is a lot shorter. I couldn't write to save my life for the past week or so. Apologies if any of you were waiting! Expect the next chapter to be longer and with more action. Thanks for your patience everyone! ^_^
