Chapter 4: Initiation
(POV: Grey)
I wake up in the middle of the night, and to the sight of the stars. I smiled and sat up to see that everyone was also asleep. I looked at the time. It was only 1:10 AM! I sighed and saw that on my right was Yang. She must've gotten up when I fell asleep and decided to sleep next to me. My face turned slightly red, but I calmed down. She just looked so beautiful, and very peaceful while sleeping. I brushed some of her hair out of the way of her face and slightly traced her face with my finger. She smiled in her sleep, like she was enjoying it. I got sleepy again and soon went back to sleep.
Eventually, I woke up later and found that everyone was getting up and heading towards the locker rooms. I got up, rolled up my sleeping bag, and changed into my combat clothing. I got to the locker rooms, where I saw everyone else. Ruby, Yang, Pyrrha, Jaune, the Schnee girl and Blake all getting ready for Initiation. I also saw two other people, one who had a streak of magenta in his hair and looked like he was tired, and the other who was hyper and was speaking to the guy, though it looked as if he paid no attention. I walked over and introduced myself to them. They said their names were Lie Ren, and Nora Valkyrie. I left them and walked over to where Yang and Ruby were, but not before getting my weapons. Yang gave me a big hug, one I wasn't quite expecting, but I managed to hug her back. Ruby and I just said hello to each other.
"So, where exactly is the initiation supposed to take place?" I asked.
"Supposedly, it's gonna be in Emerald Forest, which isn't actually that far from here." Yang said, a look of excitement in her eyes.
"Emerald Forest, huh? Well then, we should probably go ahead and head on over there." I said, not wanting to be late.
We all got to the launch pads where Professor Ozpin and Goodwitch were waiting for us. They explained the rules. We are to find a partner, get the relics, and make it back to the launch area. Sounded easy, but I wouldn't let my guard down for a minute in there. Slowly, one by one, we were all launched into the forest, and I used my swords to stop at a tree and slowly descend.
Before I knew it, five Beowolves had arrived, apparently hearing the noise I made. One by one, they lunged at me, and one by one I sent them flying through at least 4 trees. Not wanting anymore delays, I went to find a partner. Soon after, I found this one guy who was just finishing off an Ursa. He saw me and introduced himself. He had orange hair, and his eyes were brown. He wore an orange shirt with black sleeves that had a black hood on it, blue jeans with a print of an eagle on the right, and black shoes. His weapon was a great sword that also changed into a shotgun.
"Hey there, what's up? The name's Magnarus Ragnarok, and my weapon here is Deathly Savior. I don't have a partner yet, and it looks like you don't have one as well. Well then, I guess that makes us partners!" He finished saying.
'Ragnarok...? I swear I've heard that name before... Oh well.' I thought to myself and introduced myself.
"I guess it does! Name's Grey, Grey Storm. You look cool. I can tell we're gonna be great partners and good friends! Anyway, you ready to get the relics?" He nodded and we both dashed off to where the relics were.
We soon arrived at the ruins, grabbed our relics and were about to head back when we saw Ruby, Weiss, Blake and Yang running as if they were being chased. Sure enough, they were followed by a Nevermore when I saw it heading towards us. Just as I thought it couldn't get any worse, we soon saw Jaune, Nora, Pyrrha, and Ren running towards us, having been followed by a Death Stalker.
"Oh for the love of Dust, I hope that's it!" I heard Magnarus yell.
Sure enough, it did get worse. Two others came running out, one with green hair and the other with bright red hair. They were followed by at least five Ursa, and they were bigger than what Magnarus fought earlier. I got tired of this whole ordeal and told Magnarus to back me up. We both charged at the Ursa, ready to kill them and get this over with. The other two were looking at us, surprised when they saw us kill all five of them. They came over and introduced themselves.
"Hey there, my name's Flora Howl. Thanks for the help!" The one with the red hair said. Flora wore a white hoodie that had black accents and the hood was red, with the sleeves rolled up as well. She had on white pants with a chain on the right, and black shoes with red accents on the side. She looked almost carefree. Her weapon was a sword that changed into a rifle. I could see some writing etched into the side that read, 'White Shadow.'
"Name's Nela. Nela Tempestrina." The other one with green hair said. She wore a green shirt that had a black collar on it that wasn't folded down. Her skirt was black, and had a print of a leaf on it. Her boots were also black, with white accents on the side. She seemed a bit shy. Her weapons were twin daggers that she could throw and retract back to her. They turned into SMGs. She said they were called Leaf Dancers.
'Their names sound so familiar! I swear!' I once again thought to myself.
"Now that we all know each other, why don't we go help the others?" I said when she finished introducing herself. They all nodded and we headed off to help with the Nevermore and Death Stalker.
Soon, we all returned to the academy, pretty tired after the events that happened today. I was quite surprised when Ruby beheaded that Nevermore. I didn't think she was THAT strong! Then again, Weiss's glyphs had helped her. We went to the auditorium, where Professor Ozpin proceeded to announce the names of the people and their team name. Nela, Magnarus, Flora and I were up first.
"Grey Storm, Magnarus Ragnarok, Flora Howl, and Nela Tempestrina. The four of you collected the black knight pieces. From now on, you will work together as Team GRFN, led by Grey Storm. Congratulations." Ozpin finally finished, and we thanked him and went down as the crowd clapped and cheered. He proceeded to announce the next three teams.
"Jaune Arc, Lie Ren, Pyrrha Nikos, and Nora Valkyrie. The four of you retrieved the white rook pieces. From now on, you will be working together as Team JNPR, led by Jaune Arc. Congratulations." Ozpin announced, and Jaune looked shocked, and then Pyrrha playfully punched him in the arm and he tried not to fall. He wasn't expecting to become team leader. Again, the crowd cheered and clapped.
Next was Team CRDL, consisting of Cardin Winchester, Sky Lark, Russel Thrush and Dove Bronzewing. Cardin was chosen as team leader of this…. Group. They just didn't seem like normal people, and by that, I mean that they looked like jerks. Anyway, the girls were the last to be announced.
"And finally: Blake Belladona, Ruby Rose, Weiss Schnee, and Yang Xiao Long. You four collected the white knight pieces. From now on, you will work together as Team RWBY, led by Ruby Rose. Congratulation." Ozpin finally finished. Everyone in the room clapped and cheered as Ruby stood there, quite surprised at being chosen as team leader, while Yang just hugged her and congratulated her. I smiled at the two, and then the team stepped off the stage.
My team and I proceeded to our dorm room, which happened to be in the same hall along with Team RWBY and Team JNPR. We were all tired, and just felt like going to sleep. Soon enough, we drifted off, but not before we all agreed that we were going to enjoy the next four years together.