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The Forgotten God

Chapter 7- Initiation (Part 1)


(Descender POV)

When we reached the locker room I let Jaune and Tamiko go and rushed to my locker almost tearing the lock off. I was so happy that I could finally try out my weapon. After I grabbed the sheathed sword I strapped it over my shoulder letting it hang right under my armpit. It took me a few seconds to notice Jaune's and Tamiko's departure. Great, now who am I going to talk to. And right after I finished that thought I saw two familiar figures. One with long blonde hair and one with short crimson hair. Yang and Ruby.

I sneaked up to them trying to create a scare. I slowed my breathing when I heard their voices clearly.

"Well, you seem awfully chipper this morning." Yang said to Ruby.

"Of course, today there's no awkward small talk or getting to know you stuff. I'll just let my sweet heart do the talking." Ruby said while holding her weapon.

"Well remember Ruby, you're not the only one doing the initiation. If you want to grow up you will need to meet new people and learn to work together."

"Aggh, you sound like dad. Okay first of all what does meeting people have to do with fighting? And secondly I don't need people to grow up, I drink milk." Ruby said proudly.

"What about when we form teams?" Yang questioned.

Ruby begun speaking in a low tone. "I don't know, I guess I'll join your team or something."

"Maybe you should try being on someone else's team." Yang said while playing with her long hair.

"My dearest sister Yang, are you implying you don't want to be on the same team as me?" Ruby said accusingly.

"I just thought, it would help you break out of your shell."

"I don't need to break out of my shell that's absolutely ridiculous." Ruby shouted.

As things were getting heated I crept up about to scare them most probably by yelling. I chose the moment when Jaune walked through the two of them somehow saying ridiculous at the same time Ruby did. I slowly walked behind Yang planning to jump out and say the classic boo. Though the reaction I got wasn't what I was expecting.

"Boo-ahhhhhh" Right when I spoke I was knocked into the lockers by a fist. The two girls faced me to see if I was okay.

"I'm sorry it's just that you surprised me and I acted on reflex and wait. Aren't you Descender?"

I brushed off my new clothes before I replied to Yang. "Yes I am."

"So what made you think it was a good idea to try to scare me?"

"I was bored and the two people who were keeping me company left when we entered the locker room. Now I'm looking for ways to make myself not bored."I said then started twirling my sword in circles with my arm. I only did a few swings as the sword was swiped from me. I knew where it was right when it left me because there is only one person I know who is weapon-crazy.

"Ruby, give me back my sword." I demanded.

"Come on. It'll just be a few seconds. I haven't even opened it yet."

I put on a face of dreadful fear. "You mustn't. If you do you will let out all the evils of the world." I said referring to what I read of Pandora's box.

Ignoring my words she started to unsheathed the sword but was stopped as the sword was yanked out of her hands by Yang. She then handed it to me and apologized for her sister's addiction to weapons. Confused, I tried to understand why she would give me back my sword and not let Ruby have at it. I thought she hated me. Or at least didn't like me.

"I'm sorry but did you just help me out just now? Thinking of my past behavior and your reactions I presumed you didn't like me."

"It's not like I hated you or anything it's just that you kept on saying annoying things to me. Like there is no reason to be that annoying."

"I concur, I was being the perfect amount of annoying. And I hope you realize that I will never stop as it is my destiny." I said with a fist in the air and looking in the in the same direction.

Then I shook my head to get myself back to what the two girls were originally talking about.

"So what were you two talking about teams?"

"I was saying that I'll probably just be on Yang's team if it comes down to it. And she was saying that I should be on someone else's team." Ruby said.

"If you can't be on Yang's team then you can join mine." I said.

Yang glared at me. "No offense but I don't trust you being on the same team as my sister. You'd probably play pranks on her everyday."

I took her words as an insult. "I will take offense. Pranking is a privilege I bestow only upon those I have no big reasons to protect."

"So pretty much everyone who isn't on your team."

"Ah Yang, sometimes you make me feel like I'm an open book. Just don't spoil anything for me I want to continue life not knowing any of its surprises."

The two gave the look that meant they just could not understand me.

Then an idea came to mind. "Hey Ruby, if we end up on the same team we could take turns buying cookies and at the end of the week we can go on a cookie-eating frenzy."

Ruby and I then got into a serious debate on how that would work out if we were to be on the same team. We talked about who would go first and how we would contact each other for when it was time to eat the cookies.

About mid-way through talking we all heard a loud thump. We looked in the direction it came from and saw Jaune stuck against the wall with a spear keeping him in place. I wondered who would do such a thing to him and got my answer when two girls walked past him. One was fully clad in white from head to toe and matched Ruby in regards to the big wide skirts which I was told by Ruby were 'combat skirts'. The other girl had red hair and wore clothes and armor that resembled that of a spartan. On their way out it was the spartan girl who grabbed the spear and continued walking.

"Having problems lady-killer?" Yang said as we approached.

When we walked up to him he began talking expecting us to hear. "I don't understand. My dad said that all girls look for is confidence." He sighed. "Where did I go wrong?"

Yang was the one to answer him. "Snow angel was probably not a good start."

Ruby picked Jaune off the ground and put his arm around her neck helping him walk. Leaving me with Yang.

"So am I safe to assume we head for the cliffs now?" I asked.

"Yes."

Since I did not know where the cliffs actually are I just followed Yang. It must have been far away as we walked long enough for my legs to ache. I couldn't tell if Yang felt the same because a, I could not see her face and b, her body language showed no indication. So she is either really strong or I just happen to be really weak. Probably both.

Once the cliffs were in view Yang rushed toward Ruby who was standing on some sort of platform among others who were doing the same. While everyone was standing in their respective spots I stood on the only platform that was not already holding someone which was right next to Jaune. The only people who weren't on a platform was Headmaster Ozpin and professor Goodwitch.

"For years you have trained to become warriors. And today your abilities will be evaluated in the emerald forest." Said Ozpin.

"Now, I'm sure many of you have heard the rumors of the assignment of teams. Well allow us to put an end to your confusion. Each of you will be given teammates, Today." Said Goodwitch.

In response to what Goodwitch said Ruby let out a faint squeal. Afterwards Ozpin continued speaking his instructions.

"These teammates will be with you for the rest of your time at beacon. It is in your best interest to be paired with someone with whom you can work well." Ruby let out another squeal before Ozpin resumed his speech. "That being said, the first person you make eye contact with will be your partner for the next four years."

Ruby screamed after she was given this information. "WHAT?"

Ozpin must have not heard this as he went on. "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."

I heard a nervous laugh from Jaune followed by a gulp.

"You will be monitored and graded for 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. You will guard that item along with your standing and grade you appropriately. Are there any questions?"

"Um yeah, sir?" Jaune asked.

"Good now take your positions." Said Ozpin as if he did not hear Jaune.

Then everyone got ready in their stances. Each different and each their own.

"Um I got a question." Said Jaune.

The students were being launched from their platforms into the air straight for the emerald forest.

"So this landing strategy thing. Are we being dropped off or something?"

"No, you will be falling."

"I see. Did you like hand out parachutes for us?"

"No you will be using your own landing strategy."

"Yeah what exactly is a landing stratEGYYYYY-" Jaune was cut off as he was shot into the air with the other initiates. Meaning I was next in line of the process. I readied myself making a firm stance. One hand on my scaboard and the other on my sword's hilt. I was waiting in anxiety. Waiting. Still waiting. Wait, why wasn't I being shot into the sky. I looked at Ozpin who was in turn looking at me.

"Descender when teams are formed we need to display all the names and seeing as how you only have a nickname I was wondering whether you would mind if I presented a name in your place for when your team is formed."

"I wouldn't mind in the slightest. Just make sure to give me a name that's both interesting and defines me. You have my permission as long as you fulfil those two requirements."

"With that settled I wish you luck on initiation."

For about the second time I found myself high in the air. Soon to meet the ground and test whatever skills I may have. Hoping it would be enough to keep me alive.


Flying through the wind would feel pleasant if not for the fact that I would eventually have to meet the ground again. Depending on my actions this time I will have an elegant landing.

As the trees were drawing closer I took the strap of my sword off and began spinning it like it was a lasso. I threw it at the nearest tree expecting it to attach to a branch and it did. When i almost hit the ground I was made to do many spins over and under the branch my sword was attached to. To stop myself I straightened my body so I could gain more reach and grabbed the branch. Before I was launched like a catapult I unsheathed my sword half way and cut off the branch causing me to fall to the ground with ease. Though I did get hit on my head by the branch I cut.

I scanned the forest checking to see if any grim were near. After a few glances I figured I was alone. This made me mad because I did not enjoy being alone and was really looking forward to testing out my sword. Standing around will probably get me nowhere so I will at least roam through the forest. Maybe I will find someone to be my partner. Well, only time will tell.


(Tamiko POV)

10 minutes after Descender's landing...

I was having bad luck finding my way to the abandoned temple. It was like I was walking in an endless loop and no matter what direction I took I would always find myself stuck in the loop. I even tried to travel by tree to tree. Nothing was working. So I did what I would usually do in this situation. I gave up. I sat down next to a tree and pulled my headphones out so I could listen to some music. But in the action of doing so I heard something that sounded like tree branches being snapped.

I got up and climbed the tree I was against in case it was a creature of grim and so I would have the high ground. I prepared myself by getting into a ready stance that would let me pounce on my enemy and neutralize it quickly. Little did I expect to see what came in place of a grim. The only person I know to have fallen from the sky as his entrance to beacon on the first day just walts into view. He kept his pace until he reached the tree I was in. He then commenced on striking the tree making it tremble. As it was falling down I jumped down and was about to dash for another tree before I heard him call for me.

"Is that you desk girl?"

I sighed as I knew there was no way out of this. He will become my partner. "Yes it's me." I turned to face him.

"Were you by any chance in the tree I just cut down?"

"I was. Now I'm not"

"Ah sorry for cutting down your tree. Had no idea there was someone in it. Why were you in it by the way?"

"I heard some branches crack and assumed it to be a grim and got in the tree to get the higher ground. Though it ended up only being you."

"Well at least you don't have to fight any grim. That's a good thing right?"

"I just want to get this initiation over and done with."

"Then lets head north partner."

I followed Descender since I would only lead us in circles.

We walked through the forest for a while and I was wondering where the grim Were. We should have seen some already. Unless they were keeping their distance and were observing us. Stalking their prey. Waiting for the right moment to strike.

"Rooooaaaaaaarrrrrr" Ah, right on que.

Beowolfs appeared from the shadows. A group of about five approaching slowly and cautiously.

I got into my fighting stance planning which of the beasts to take out first.

"Dibs." Said Descender.

"What?"

"I call dibs on fighting them."

"Do you want my support?"

"Just help me when I look like I'm in trouble."

I stepped back to give him space. I heard him say thanks and he held his sword in one hand. Then he charged at the grim. Aiming for the closest one he sprinted very near to the creature and dropped his body so it would slide instead of getting slashed by claws. Upon sliding he cut both of the beowolf's legs making it fall to its knees. Holding onto a crack in the ground Descender was able to spin his body into a flip to land skillfully. Then he rushed the grim he attacked and jumped on his back placing his sword over his throat. Then he stood with his feet on the grim's back putting all of his strength into jumping power. The beowolfs's head came clean off and it's body fell as all life left it. To celebrate his kill he looked at me and gave me a thumbs up. Though he didn't notice the beowolf right behind him as he was focused on me. And the grim clawed at him sending him into a tree.

I ran to him quickly to check his injuries but when I got to him I only saw a single scratch. Slowly arising he looked from me to himself and saw the cut that was inflicted on him then stared at the grim that cut him. A black light emitted from him.

"You cut me. You cut me!" Yelled Descender his voice dropping greatly.

I tried to calm him down but he was gone in seconds. He sprinted to the grim in a blind rage and at a frightening speed. When he reached the first beowolf he stopped right in front of it. He held his sword in the air and brought it down on the grim at sonic speed completely unseeable as each slash was back in the air ready to slice again by time it hit its target. The beowolf was left with only shreds of what was its body. The other three went through a similar fate. It was carnage. Descender struck each grim with a series of slashes not giving a moment for them to counter-attack. One of them were lucky enough to get close to him and aimed for his throat. Though it did not miss, Descender just disappeared from sight. Even I lost track of him. Then suddenly a sword impaled the grim through its chest from behind and the beast fell to the ground letting Descender's presence to be known to be behind it. The last two began etching toward leaving as their prey became the predator. Unfortunately for them Descender was not letting them escape. He got into a running position making small craters at his feet. Like a bullet he was shot to the two remaining grim and decapitated them both with one swing of his sword.

It took me a while to stop staring and start walking towards him. It was odd how he was just standing there.

"Descender, are you alright?" I asked.

"Perfect." Said Descender making a chill go down my spine. It was the way he said it that made it feel like a reassurance and a threat.

"Okay should we continue heading north?"

"Yes."

So we followed the direction we presumed to be north. We walked with ease but I stayed a few feet away. Mainly because the way he was acting seemed different and for some reason his whole demeanor changed. Like his whole joke-making and giddy self dissolved to show a new Descender. One that was the polar opposite being both serious and terrifying. It was probably just him focusing on initiation and the coming fights. Hopefully he would change back when initiation was over.