Peter Parker was standing with Ozpin and Glynda near the edge of a cliff that hovered over the Emerald Forest. Peter just got a new bit of information from Ozpin.
"So this White Fang…" Peter said. "They're a bunch of Faunus who hate being treated like animals and became terrorists?"
"Not always." Ozpin said. "Once, they were a pacifistic group that rallied for Faunus rights. But when leadership changed, they became more violent. They even killed people, but they believe it's necessary. You understand?"
"Basically." Peter said. "Back at New York, there was a similar thing, but instead of people with animal parts, we have men and women who developed powers from their natural bodies. Mutants. Inhumans. The public wasn't easy on them either. And like the White Fang, they also had violent groups fighting for rights."
Peter stopped when a group of students came into view. Ozpin leaned toward Peter hoping to whisper. "We'll compare more notes later." When the new students formed a row, Ozpin approached them all. "For years, you have trained to become warriors, and today, your abilities will be evaluated in the Emerald Forest."
"Now, I'm sure many of you have heard rumors about the assignment of teams." Glynda addressed. "Well, allow us to put an end to your confusion. Each of you will be given teammates today."
"These teammates will be with you for the rest of your time here at Beacon." Ozpin continued. "So it is in your best interest o be paired with someone with whom you can work well. That being said, the first person you make eye contact with after landing will be your partner for the next four years."
Peter took a look at Ruby again and saw that she seemed shattered with that piece of information. He continued to listen to Ozpin.
"After you've partnered up, make your way to the northern end of the forest. You will meet opposition along the way. Do not hesitate to destroy everything in your path or you will die. You will be monitored and graded through the duration of your initiation, but our instructors will not intervene. You will find an abandoned temple at the end of the path containing several relics. Each pair must choose one and return to the top of the cliff. We will regard that item as well as your standing and grade you appropriately. Are there any questions?
One boy with blonde hair nervously raised his hand. "Yeah… Um… Sir…"
"Good!" Ozpin said without listening to the blonde boy. "Now, take your positions."
Every new student took a pose ready for what was about to happen… except for the blonde kid who was still raising his hand. One by one, students were flung into the air far into the forest from big springing pads.
"Uh, sir. I've got, um… a question. So, this landing strategy thing… What is it? You're like dropping us off or something?"
"No, Mr. Arc." Ozpin said. "You will be falling."
"Oh, uh, I see." Jaune said. "So, like, did you hand out parachutes for us?"
"No. You will be using your own landing strategy."
"So what exactly is a landing stategYYYYYYY!" Jaune asked before being the last to be flung into the air.
Meanwhile, Ozpin just continued to sip from his own coffee.
"Are they going to be okay?" Peter asked. "I'll be honest, throwing your own students from a cliff with catapults doesn't seem like a teacher thing to do."
"You should see the teachers at Atlas." Ozpin said. "Don't worry, Peter. I wouldn't have sent them out there if I didn't think they'd handle it. As long as they all work together, there's nothing they can't overcome."
Deep in the middle of the forest, there was a dark cave with a large, metallic figure inside. It was shaped like a spider, but it was he size of three bears. It was a Spider-Slayer.
Author's Note: Sorry this is short, but this was all I could come up with to add Peter Parker into the story during the First Step. But I'll be uploading the next chapter soon. Comment please.