Chapter Three: The First Step
"Alright let's see locker five three one five three one ah here it is." Opening my locker I grab my rifle
I was making my way out when I overheard. "I know! We'll have some sort of signal! Like a distress signal! A secret signal so we find each other in the forest! Can you imitate a sloth?"
"Nora," a more clam voice answered the hyper girl.
"Yes, Ren?" the girl, Nora, stopped her chirping to listen to Ren.
"I don't think sloth make a lot of noise," and he finally told her the flaw in her grand scheme.
"That's why it's perfect! No one will suspect we're working together," she somehow manages to dodge logic's sword.
"Come on Nora, let's go,"
"But not 'together' together," they make their way out
"Wonder what those two were so worked up about" Ruby wonders as the two odd pair pass by. "How could you not know she was practically yelling?"
"Oh who knows… so! You seem awfully chipper this morning" Yang being the older notice the happier atmosphere Ruby had today.
"Yep! No more awkward small talk and 'getting to know you' stuff. Today I get to let my sweetheart do the talking." Ruby said as she cuddled with her weapon as if it was a teddy bear and not something meant to kill.
"Well remember Ruby you not the only one going through initiation if you want to grow up you're going to have to meet new people and learn to work together"
"Ugh you sound like dad! Okay, first of all what does meeting people have to do with fighting?" "It can mean life or death Ruby" "And secondly, I don't need people to help me grow up. I drink milk!" she stated it so proudly but I could not help but let out a low chuckle.
"But what about when we form teams?"
"Uh, I don't know, I'll just be on your team or Chase team" she looks at me and I just shrug I start making my way out.
The last thing I hear was. "WAIT WHO IS THAT GUY!"
On the cliff Ozpin and Goodwitch were talking, soon after I arrived Ruby, vomit boy who I need to get his name, and Ruby's sister who by the way is glaring at me also join us.
"For years you have train to become warriors. And today, your abilities will be evaluated in the Emerald Forest," Ozpin stated.
"Now, I'm sure many of you have heard the rumors about the assignment of teams. Well, allow us to put an end to your confusion. Each of you will be given teammates….. Today."
"What?" Ruby screeched horrified.
"These teammates will be with you for the rest of your time here at Beacon so it is in your best to be paired with someone with whom you can work well with. That being said the first person you make eye contact with after landing will be your partner for the next four years,"
After that Ruby's world fell apart. "See? I told you," Nora told her silent friend.
"After you've partnered up, make you 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 an graded for the duration of your ignition. 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?"
"Yeah, um, sir-," vomit boy was interrupter before he could even finish his question.
"Good! Now, take your positions," Ozpin ignored him.
"Uh, sir? I've got, um, a question. So, this landing strategy, uh, w-what is it?" he obviously never done proper training if he was worried about landing.
My pad launched me into the air making me unable to hear the rest of the conversation