"Finally some action!" Ike said sheathing his sword. Today was the day they've all been waiting for. Today was the day that all students of Beacon go through an initiation. The initiation process evaluated a student's strengths and weaknesses by putting them right into the enemy territory. While some may dread the thought of having to fight actual monsters, the Smash team was itching to see what they were up against. They were up against a new world, with new enemies. Just the thought of that alone was exciting enough.

"I thought you got plenty of Action from that girl. I'm disappointed in you Ike," said the Cold Bounty Hunter.

Ike glared at the blonde bounty hunter. "Hey! I didn't lose! We just had a...stalemate..."

Samus rolled her eyes "Call it want you want big boy, but we all know that you need to start working out more."

Ike slumped with a frown knowing well he had no comeback to retaliate with. The Smash team were in a locker room where all students of Beacon store their weapons here for safe keeping. Everyone gathered around Cloud's locker for a quick debrief. "Alright everyone, when we get out there, make sure to have your IPhone turned on. We will regroup with the teammates assigned to us by Sakurai."

"Um, that's Daddy Sakurai, "Corrin said with a smile.

Cloud made a face of anger. "Hell no! Not after the 1.15 patch. He nerfed my best tools for the next tournament! I'm not even Op...and my recovery can say a lot for that. Now my finishing touch is a lazy touch."

Corrin let out her pouty face and stomped her feet. "Speak for yourself! I just got invited to fight only to be nerfed right away!"

While they were in the middle of their bickering, Samus aimed her stun gun at both warriors and pulled the trigger. She paralyzed them long enough to give Corrin a slap and a punch to Cloud's gut. Tears were running down her face. Her fist clenched from holding all the restraint she had to throw another punch. Cloud and Corrin looked in shock. Why would she hit them all of sudden? "You guys want to talk about nerfs!? First, they said I was too weak in brawl...and now…." Cloud and Corrin walked over to Samus for a big group hug. Knowing too well what has happened to Samus for the past year since Smash 4 begin. "They won't stop bitching about the heels.."

"Stay strong Samus!" said Cloud holding back the tears.

"We know this won't be the end of it," said Corrin.

Ike came over to put his hands on Samus' shoulder. Ike was thinking of ways to make the gang feel better. But there wasn't much he could say since he's been getting buffs from the beginning. Marth was guilty of getting over 40 buffs. Link got a considerable amount and so did Shulk and Robin. "Well he reduced the rang on my down tilt attack."

*Record scratch*

*Crickets*

The three nerfs look dead at Ike as if their eyes were piercing into his soul. Ike made a loud gulp, trying to come up with another excuse. It was a lost cause however, there was nothing the mercenary could do to make anything up. Marth and Link came to comfort the warrior while at the same time shaking their heads in disbelief. Robin put his hood over his head just in case the worst was to happen. "Ike, not another word," said Robin.

Cloud wiped Samus' tears and turned his attention to the rest of the team. "Alright guys, back on subject. Shulk will use his visions to make sure that no one gets killed and that everything goes according to plan."

Ike put his sword over his shoulder and gave a cocky smirk. "Me? Defeated? Never!"

Cloud smirked. "Last time I checked Ike, I bet on the right person last night."

Ike put his sword in front him, with his energy pushing the air with ferocious force around his body. "For the last time, it was a stalemate!"

Robin made a doodle in his journal showing Yang slamming Ike's arm on a table, breaking it into pieces along with a broken arm. "I was quite surprised with the outcome last night. Truly she is a force to be reckoned with."

Ike gave up and sheathed his sword. He crossed his arms and remained silent for the rest of the event. Cloud had dismissed the group, with everyone getting ready to head out before having their attention caught by a lovestruck blond and a very cold girl with an even colder soul. "So, been hearin' rumors about teams! I was thinking you and me would make a good one. What do you say?"

Jaune was interrupted by another girl who wore her red hair in a waist-length ponytail, curled slightly into a loose ringlet and had vivid green eyes. She wore light green eyeshadow. She was tall and quite muscular. If she had a comparison it would be Samus herself. "Actually, I think the teams are comprised of 4 students each, so-"

"You don't say. Well, hot stuff, play your cards right and maybe you could join up with the winning team," Jaune interrupted.

Weiss was not able to take his nonsense; separated him from the red head. "Jaune, is it? Do you have any idea who you are talking to?"

"Not in the slightest, Snow Angel," said the clueless one.

"This is Pyrrha."

"Hello again!" said Pyrrha with much cheerfulness.

"Pyrrha graduated top of her class at Sanctum."

"Never heard of it," Jaune said plainly.

"Ah, She's won the Mistral Regional Tournament 4 years in a row… A new record!"

"The what?" Jaune asked.

Weiss was furious and annoyed. She swung her arms and looked over to the Smash team. She was hoping to find well-informed individuals that had common knowledge of her world. However luck was not on their side, neither was Weiss'. "Do any of you people know who she is?"

"I think I saw her on a cereal box when I was fighting those goons," said Cloud scratching his head.

"I don't eat Cereal," Link said plainely.

Ike was silent.

"I'm quite lost," Marth stated.

"I'm not feeling it," Shulk replied.

"No," said the Bounty Hunter.

"If memory serves me right, no," said Robin.

"Not a clue," Corrin added.

Weiss stomped her foot and let out a big sigh. She felt like she was in a room full of idiots who didn't know their place. How do they not know who the great Pyrrha Nikos is she must have thought. She decided to make one last attempt to try and job some memory in the room. "She's on the front of every Pete's Marshmellow Flakes box!"

Jaune gasp, "That's you? They only do that for star athletes and cartoon characters!"

"Hmmm….that cereal didn't taste very good", Cloud thought.

"Yeah, it was pretty cool. Sadly, the cereal isn't very good for you," Pyrrah stated.

"Well that explains everything", Cloud thought with him rubbing his stomach.

"So after hearing all of this, do you really think you're in a position to ask her to be on your team?" Weiss retorted.

"I guess not… Sorry," said Jaune with a sad tone.

Jaune was embarrassed. He put his head down and made a sad shrug. Pyrrha, however, put her hands on the boy's shoulder, giving him words of optimism. Making him all giddy like a little school girl finding out her crush liked her. "Actually Jaune, I think you'd make a great leader."

"D'oh, stop it!"

"Seriously, please stop it. This kind of behavior should not be encouraged!" said Weiss harshly.

"Sounds like Pyrrha's on board for team Jaune. Spots are filling up quick. Now I'm not supposed to do this but, maybe I could pull some strings. Find a place for you. What do you say?"

"Alright, that's a bit too close! Pyrrha, a little help please?"

Pyrrha grabbed her weapon, and threw it at Jaune, with the intent to have him stuck for a good minute, and possibly ruining his favorite hoodie. "I'm sorry!"

As all this was going on, there was a sudden announcement coming from the intercom. It was Glynda Goodwitch, giving first warning to the students to prepare for what is to come. "Would all first-year students please report to Beacon Cliff for initiation?" Again, all first-year students report to Beacon Cliff immediately."

Weiss walked off without and remorse, leaving the boy hanging on the wall. Pyrrha followed suit, except with a heart kind enough to free the boy. "It was nice meeting you!"

Jaune sighed, "Likewise."

Yang and Ruby went over to help poor Jaune get off the ground with the Smash gang following. Jaune was devastated. He has tried everything he can to swoon in the ladies with his overconfidence. He couldn't help but wonder why his charms weren't working. Was he using the right words, not enough cologne, or is it the scraggly blond hair? These thoughts were constantly running through his mind and they weren't going to leave anytime soon.

"Havin' some trouble there, Ladykiller?" asked Yang.

"I don't understand. My dad said all women look for is confidence. Where did I go wrong."

"Snow Angel" probably wasn't the best start," said Yang.

"I don't think our young miss appreciates any sort of pickup lines. Much less fall for them," said Marth.

Jaune then looked over to Cloud, hoping to find some answers. "Cloud, got any advice?"

Cloud was not expected to be put on the spotlight yet again. The team was especially curious, seeing as Cloud has been getting friendly with the Red One. They didn't think of Cloud being a Knight in shining armour, much less a lady killer. Cloud rushed through every file he had in his head. In all his life, women sort of just clung onto him. Whether he liked them or not. He then began having flashbacks of infiltrating the Don Corneo Mansion. "For you personally, I'd try to think like a girl, and see what goes on in the mind of one."

Jaune tilted his head in confusion. "What do you mean? Like being in their shoes?"

Cloud had his hands to the side and stood proud and tall. "Precisely, and there is no method easier than to put on a wig, a satin dress, and some good lingerie."

The whole room filled with uncontrollable laughter. Cloud couldn't believe what he just said. He was hoping they didn't catch on to anything weird. The only person he ever told was Marth and even then he was uneasy of the Hero King's mouth spreading. Yang grabbed Cloud's arm while being unable to control her laughing. "Okay, this guy has jokes! I think I like you Cloud!"

Ruby burned with fire in her body. Imaginary daggers pointed right at her sister. She proceeded to carry Jaune out of the locker room with much haste. "Come on, Jaune. Let's go."

The students were on top of Beacon cliff. Beyond the horizon were miles of endless trees and tall mountains. While Beacon had the atmosphere of being the center of everything, beyond the buildings, cities, and towns was the middle of nowhere. The students were lined up in front of Ozpin and Glynda. The Smash team finally getting a glimpse of what Remnant looked like beyond the walls of civilization. "For years you have trained to become warriors. And today, your abilities will be evaluated in the Emerald Forest."

"Now, I'm sure many of you have heard rumors about the assignment of teams. Well, allow us to put an end to your confusion. Each of you will be given teammates… Today," said Glynda with a stern voice.

"What?" As Ruby made a small whimper at the thought of having randomized teammates.

"These teammates will be with you for the rest of your time here at Beacon. So it is in your best interest to be paired with someone with whom you can work well," said Ozpin.

More scared noises came out of Ruby. Her stomach was sick, feeling like it had been punching itself. Her body was punishing Ruby for not making more friends sooner. Or at least, get to know them better.

"That being said, the first person you make eye contact with after landing will be your partner for the next 4 years," Ozpin added.

Ruby yelled a loud "WHAT!"

Shulk put up his fist. "All according to plan."

"That made things a hell of a lot easier," Cloud thought.

"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," Ozpin said plainly.

Jaune was trying to cover up his fear with laughter. The team was in shock with how school's in Remnant ran their initiations.

Samus pulled her hair back, staring off into the horizon. "Yup, a lot more dangerous than Smash."

"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 1, 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?

Jaune raised his hand. "Yeah, um sir-"

"Good! Now, take your positions."

They were standing on gray platforms made to launch every single one of them with full force straight into the forest. Cloud and Shulk had read in advance about launching and landing. From what the smashers could gather, each and every student must come up with their own method of landing, parachute or not. Weiss was the first to get launched.

"So, this landing strategy thing, uh, w-what is it? You're like, dropping us off or something?" Asked Jaune.

"No. You will be falling."

"Oh, I see. So, like, did you hand out parachutes for us?" Jaune asked again.

"No, You will be using your own landing strategy," Ozpin answered.

"Uhhuh...Yeah."

After Ruby and Yang had been launched, Shulk was next. The boy pulled out his Monado and braced himself for the sky. "Now it's Shulk time! Shulk launched, and it was Samus' turn.

"Now you guys can get crazy. Don't get killed." Samus launched with grace and did her signature kickflip motion. The same one she would used in the last tournament.

"I'll be sure to research as much as I can from these big, bad, scary monsters," said Robin.

"Let's fly!" Robin launched with Corrin launching immediately right after.

"Let's, Mosey!" Yelled Cloud.

Link let out his signature battle cry. "Hyaaaaaa!"

Ike unsheathed his sword. "Prepare yourselves."

Marth had just finished praying to the Goddess. "Everyone, please watch yourselves.."

They all launched with Jaune following right behind, screaming for his life.