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'.
