Chapter 3

Who would come to my aid? Seeing as Roman was the only one available. I doubt that Roman would as be so kind as to send his chickenshit self. So someone else might come to help me. Question is...was who?

"WATCH OUT!" A scream erupted as my body fell off the shuttle onto the ground as a powerful force fell upon me. I tumbled across the deck until I finally realized who the hell had collapsed on top of me. A young girl with long black hair and ice blue eyes laid on top of me. On her side, a black steel longsword from which most was covered due to the scabbard. Her outfit was like Yang's, almost a bit too revealing. A purple unitard covered by a black steel chestplate and her arms covered with black sleeves, leaving the sleeves exposed. A half black cape like me, except a bit more feminine. She angrily blushed as I failed to acknowledge her the first time.

"Hey! Are you even listening to me?" She demanded from me.

"I am now." I jokingly said.

"Then why didn't you hear me earlier when I yelled move at you?!" She growled at me.

"You are getting a bit in my personal space if you know what I mean." I said as she gave a death stare getting up.

"Pervert." She whispered.

"Not everyone thinks so." I said picking myself up off the ground chuckling. She gave me another dark look before stammering off.

"TARA WAIT!" Someone called out to the young woman walking away. "I'm sorry, Tara just likes to be difficult sometimes."The woman said to me. She brought attention to herself with a teal colored hairstyle while short was significantly noticeable. Wearing a weathered Dark Sage leather jacket with white outline. A silver scarf along with a white and black long sleeve shirt. Sporting black fingerless glove and black shorts with combat boots. It was hard to imagine a person attending Beacon Academy.

"You're fine, its introducing me to the environment." I said in a joking tone.

"That's right, you are new here aren't you? I never caught your name." She asked me.

"Sam Forester, transfer from Atlas and you?" I asked her in return.

"Natalie Moon." She spoke before shaking my hand. "A pleasure."

"To you as well, Second Year?" I responded with.

"Good eye Forester. I think we'll be good friends. I'll catch up with you later. Right now, I got to go catch Tara before she blows something up. Knowing her, its a possibility. See you later!" Natalie called out before chasing off to her mysterious friend.

"I see you're already making friends right off the shuttle." A pat on the shoulder spoke who turned out to be Murasaki. That smirk of his was always unforgettable no matter how many times you did want to forget.

"I always was good at making friends even if I didn't want it." I said reminded of my first encounter with Cinder and Roman. It...it was a very unfortunate circumstance.

"I can tell, but we have to go get in-processed. Fun fun! By the way, you haven't been assigned a team have you?" He said as we began walking towards where all the other Second Yearers were. Not where Yang was though. Not what I needed.

"No Team unfortunately, I mean how does it work with assigning teams here at Beacon anyway?" I asked him.

"Oh you will love this, the people you see during your first year are your teammates for life."

"Are you serious?! Which actually begs the question. Where is your team Murasaki?" I asked as he hid his face briefly while chuckling.

"Thats something I wish not to answer Sam, if you don't mind." He said in a suddenly darker tone.

"No, I understand. I'm sorry I asked."

"You're fine Sam, just brought back, unpleasant memories." He finished as we stopped within the group of all the Second Year Students. Among which was the uptight Tara and Natalie who noticed me and threw me a quick wave. I briefly responded with as Murasaki quickly snapped back to his usual self.

"Ahh, I see you those ladies have noticed you eh?" He said jokingly.

"Has anyone ever told you were an ass?" I snapped at him.

"Only one my friend, only one. And it wasn't you." He finished before we were interrupted by Ozpin who stood on an improvised stand to speak to us all.

"Ahem, I'll make this brief since we have the new arrivals to process. Normally, you would be assigned to your teams from last year. However, due to...unforseen consequences, we have decided this year, you shall be assigned new teams. Not something we normally do, but it is necessary. In order to do this, you will all be reevaluated tomorrow morning with the new arrivals to where you designate your new teams. And for those worried about being with First year teams. You have a separate section entirely designated to you and you all alone. So all of you rest, as you will need it tomorrow morning. Good luck to you all. And may the Light of Vale shine upon you all." Ozpin finished his speech as he walked off the stand as we gave a half heart round of applause as he disappeared once more. We all stood silent as the words sunk in themselves.

"New Teams?"
"Thats not fair at all!"

"Why do we get new teams?"

"This is bullshit!"

The negative commentary continued on itself as I began to walk off. My phone began to vibrate as an unknown number called it. I swiped as I placed it to my ear.

"Hello?"

"Ahhh! Sam, Buddy ol pal ol friend! How are you?" The voice cheerfully called my name.

Roman...Damn it.

"What do you want?" I demanded to know.

"Harsh kid, harsh. I was going to tell you, you're little call for help has been answered. I already have sent in my asset who has already made it to Beacon to help you. From which, all I ask in return is a favor. Got it kiddo?" He asked as I sighed.

"Got it. Where is the asset?" I responded.

"Glad to hear you are super enthusiastic! She's actually nearby the processing center. Right where Ozpin got off as she sent the text. HA! With a Panda too!"

She?! Nearby where I am? Who the hell is this?

"Have fun with the extra help kiddo! Bye!" He finished as the phone hung up before a silent tap on the shoulder interrupted me. Turning around expecting Murasaki, was completely shattered. I looked a little down to see a young woman carrying an Umbrella with a mix of brown, white and pink all over. It was the sadistic girl who had done far more damage that was needed. The Illusionist.

Neo...

Dear God...

What have I done?