As the airship created a lull in the air, with just the sound of the engines

and A/C. People quietly chatted and met on the deck, Phantom and Thrash sat

against the window, quietly and nonchalantly. The cold autumn air rushes by

the craft as they subtly make their way to Beacon, unaware of what will happen

upon arrival. Phantom, now 15 years old, stares out the window watching the

trees rush by and the mountain peaks, tipped with snow slowly drift into the

distance. Thrash, now 17 years old stared at the people on the ship, untrusting

and cynical towards the other people, scanning them for weaknesses or breaks in

their fake personalities.

The ship approaches beacon, and the adventure- hungry eyes of the first-

years feast upon the glorious magnitude of the illustrious school. Phantom lets

out a quiet huff as he stares at the spire, towering above the rest of the school and

casting a slim shadow over the school. Thrash takes a quick glance at the school,

admiring the architecture, but quickly returns to scanning the crowd. As the ship

lands softly on the pad, the students hurry off it and take their first, enthusiastic

steps onto the white marble pathway to the open courtyard of Beacon Academy.

Phantom and Thrash give off an apprehensive aura walking down the path,

fearing that something will happen to ruin their chance at normality.

Inside the school, a warm draft sweeps through the large marble, carved

halls with grand architecture decorating the beautiful walls and beams.

Phantom's artistic inquiry causes him to run around admiring the exquisite

carvings and paintings. In his frenzy, he accidentally bumps into a slightly older

boy, who decides to ignore the interaction and continue walking. Phantom tries

to apologize to the mysterious boy but he just keeps walking away. Phantom

decides to pay no mind to the strange encounter and catch up to Thrash to catch

the orientation.

"Students, I am so glad to see so many new faces. Welcome to the

accredited school of Grimm hunting mastery, Beacon Academy. We will start by

letting you get to know our staff and showing you to the pre- dorm area."

Professor Ozpin states as the students pile into the auditorium. Thrash leans

against the wall and listens quietly, while Phantom takes a different approach.

Phantom deploys his massive scythe, startling the nearby students as he climbs

atop it and perches ten feet above everyone else with a smug grin. Thrash rolls his

eyes and dismisses the idea to kick the scythe, toppling Phantom over and instead

lets out a quiet laugh and continues to listen to Ozpin.

"Alright students, now that you have met our staff, we will show you to

where you will be staying until teams are sorted and you all have individual

dorms. Follow us if you will." Ozpin closes his statement and leads the boisterous

crowd of first- years to the 'warehouse' with an air of contained excitement.

Thrash and Phantom calmly follow towards the back of the crowd as they head to

their new 'home'.