Third Person View


Dawn had broken over the horizon of Beacon Academy and the city of Vale; numbers of hunters and huntresses were waking up early from their deep slumber - receiving their good night's sleep and rubbing the exhaustion out of their eyes. One student however was currently waking up as well, but had came eye-to-eye with his closest companion; Nora Valkyrie. Blinking a few times, Lie Ren found Nora standing over him; purple met cyan. Nora was energetic and hyperactive, and well-prepared for the day with a gleaming smile. Nora had short, orange hair, cyan eyes, fair skin, and a slim figure, despite how much she enjoyed Pancakes. She wore a white shirt with a small heart-shaped cutaway, a black collared vest with silver, light blue, and red trimming and a pink hammer, and lightning bolt emblem on her back. A blue bow was tied on her back, she had pink fingerless gloves, a pink skirt, white sleeves, and white sneakers with a secondary pink trimming. Sheathed on her back was her weapon; Magnhild - a large, transformable, two-handed hammer that transforms into a grenade launcher. Nora always had an energetic and hyperactive personality, but could be fierce and determinative at certain times despite her innocent and child-like appearance. As for now, she was very eager to have Ren up and ready for the day. "Wake up sleepy butt!" She shot off somewhere as Ren was beginning to get up. Sure, he may not have been energetic and hyperactive as Nora, but he couldn't be mad at her for waking him up so early. Ren had magenta eyes, long, black hair with a magenta streak that was tied back into a ponytail, and fair skin. He was wearing a dark green, diagonally-buttoned, long-sleeved tailcoat with red lining and black and gold trimming and pink cuffs, white trousers, and black shoes. He sighed as he lent up from his sleeping bag, and Nora had reappeared. "It's morning, it's morning, it's morning, it's morning" she happily sang with a joyful grin.

Ren sighed once more and decided to get the day over and done with; Initiation day - the day to determine his with in the school. Nora and Ren had gone off to the restrooms where they readied themselves; Ren brushing his teeth, as Nora held her toothbrush one hand, and a tub of toothpaste in the other. "I cannot believe we have been at Beacon for a full 24 hours" Nora exclaims, "Not like I expected us to get kicked out or anything. I mean, you're the more perfect student than I am, and I'm, well, I'm me! But it's just crazy you know?-"

They had returned to the ballroom to gather their belongings and clean out the room. Ren was tightening the straps of his sleeping bag to prevent it from unrolling, and Nora was brushing her hair, whilst continuing her mutual conversation with her friend. "We've been friends for sooo long. What're the odds that we'd still be together. Well, not together together, and I'm not saying you're not handsome. Well you are handsome, but that'd be weird, right?" No response from the magenta eyed boy; continuing to pull the straps of his sleeping bag.

"Right, what was I thinking?" Nora asks herself; a slice of pancake in her mouth as she spoke. They had now gone to the dining area and grabbed plates of Nora's favourite breakfast - pancakes. "But still, I hope we end up on the same team together." Nora had slurped the pancake up and eaten it within one bite. With realization of an idea, she raised a finger. "Oh! We should come up with some sort of plan so we end up on the same team together. What if we bribe the Headmaster. No, that won't work, he runs the school-" she brings a finger to her chin.

They proceeded down to the Locker room, which Ms. Goodwitch brought them to yesterday (with some minor inconvenience yesterday with Jaune stuck into a locker). Ren entered his locker to proceed and grab his two pistols - Stormflower, as Nora continued her bickering. "I know! We'll have some sort of signal, like a distress signal!" She gasps, "a secret signal so we can find each other in the forest. Can you imitate a sloth?" She asks. "Nora..." He finally spoke calmly. "Yes Ren?" Ren held his pistols up before they were contracted down into his sleeves with ease. "I don't think Sloths make a lot of noise" he states. Nora takes a moment to understand his statement, before a smile grew once again on her face with realization, and she exclaimed "that's why it's perfect! no one will suspect we're working together!" He shuts his locker door and proceeded to leave with his childhood friend. "Come on Nora, let's go."

"Well not, together together" she states once more with a giggle and skip away.

"Wow. Someone's happy" the prince of Lucis says as he eyes the two walk/skip away. The guys sat in a corner as they entered their lockers and retrieved or put away items they needed. Inside their lockers, they had assortments of items, souvenirs, or potions; Ethers, Potions, Elixers, and even a couple of Phoenix downs as they were hard to come by. But they each had a few stuff of their own. Inside Prompto's locker, he had his camera, camera equipment (stand, lens, film, etc.) and his photo album that he brought with him for his first year of Beacon. Inside Gladiolus' locker, he had a wooden sword and greatsword for non-lethal practice sparring, a few books, and a few interesting magazines which he was more than happy to hide from the others. Ignis' locker was organized with potions, Elemancy vials, Dust crystals, and his collection of cook books and magazines. As for Noctis' locker, he had a few souvenirs he brought along his trip to Beacon with the guys; fishing bait, fishing rod parts, but of course, he held onto the strange coin the man at the docks of Vale had given him. Ignis later identified it as a coin to commemorate the Oracle's Assencion - mostly found in Niflheim. It was a mystery as to how something like that had gotten into the hands of an ordinary citizen, but it made them question whether that guy was a Niff or not, despite his outstanding and mysterious appearance. Was he a spy? A traitor? Or something else? They didn't want to let it get to their heads, so they all shrugged it off. "Yeah, especially the orange haired girl" Prompto states as he eyes the girl once more. "No doubt excited about today" Ignis states. "What do you think Ozpin has planned for us?" Prompto asks. "No doubt a test" Ignis answers. "I believe that the Initiation is a test to prove a student's worth not just in terms of fighting stance, but in key communication, teamwork, and judgement. If all goes according to plan, then we have proven our worth to the Headmaster, and form our teams." All of them took this matter seriously; having to form teams together, but one was not happy. "Oh come on!" Prompto exclaims, "why do we have to do the stupid test? I mean, Noct's Royal so why does he have to do it?" Gladiolus folded his arms. "Just because he's Royal doesn't mean he get's special privileges" He says. "At least, not all the time." "Hey!" Noctis exclaims to his remark. "Well it's true. Especially at school he has to earn something." Noctis sighed. He had a point there; kings don't get whatever they want just like that. Sometimes they had to earn it, his father told him. Wanting something doesn't mean he'll get it - if anything, it would make them like Niflheim. "Yeah. Like my dad said, the teachers won't take me too kindly here like back at the Crown City."

"That sucks."

"I don't mind it honestly" Noctis shrugs with smile. "I mean, with all the training and lectures from Gladiolus and Iggy, we'll go along smoothly."

"Hope so. I don't wanna be some Beowulf or Ursa's breakfast this morning" Prompto says. "Then don't" Gladiolus blatantly responds. "If anything, stand your ground and don't let them get the best of you. You know we might not be together all the time." Ignis took this to account. "Then we must make quick haste to try and regroup with one another if possible."

"I'm with Iggy on this one."

"Uh huh."

"Totes."

Across to the other side of the Locker room, Yang and Ruby were preparing themselves as well. Yang already had Ember Celica - her shotgun gauntlets, and Ruby was grabbing her baby, Crescent Rose out from her locker. "Well, you seem awfully chipper today" Yang exclaims with a smile. "Yep, no more awkward small-talk, or getting-to-know-you stuff. Today, I let my sweetheart do the talking." Ruby held her weapon close to her like an infant with a teddy bear. Ruby was always a cute and innocent girl behind the blade of her Crescent Rose, which Yang was more than happier to admire. But she wanted the best for her little sister as well; a perfect life, a good boyfriend (hint, hint, Noctis), and friends most of all. "Well, remember Ruby. You're not the only one going through Initiation. If you wanna grow up, you gotta meet new people and work together."

"Ugh! You sound like dad!" She placed Crescent Rose back in her locker and shut the door. "First off, what does meeting new people have to do with fighting? Second of all; I don't need people to help me grow up! I drink milk" Ruby crossed her arms with shut eyes. "But what about when we form teams?" Ruby hadn't really come to think about that; she knew that they had to form teams, even with people she didn't know. And the only people Ruby knew were Noctis, Gladiolus, Ignis, Prompto, Yang, Jaune, Blake, and Ice-Queen. She was fine with the other seven, but she definitely did not want to be teamed up with Weiss, and vice-versa. "I don't know... I guess, I'll be on your team or something..." Yang reached back awkwardly as she pulled her hair up over her shoulder and stroked it gently. "Maybe you should be on someone else's team?"

"Like Noctis'?"

"I'm pretty sure he already has the guys."

"Well what about you?" Ruby questions with a worried look. "Ruby, you can't always count on me to watch you all the time. Maybe you should try being on somebody else's team." Ruby began to gain suspicion as to her sister, as her look of worry turned into a glare towards her older sibling. "My dearest sister, Yang. Are you implying you do not want to be on the same team as me?!"

"What?! No. Of course I do. I just thought... I dunno, it would help you... Break out of your shell."

"WHAT THE- I don't need to break out of my shell! That is absolutely-"

"Ridiculous!" Jaune cuts Ruby off as he nervously walks past them with a note in his hands - in search of of his locker. "There's no way I put my gear in locker 636 yesterday. I would've remembered to count that high. Ugh, why does this have to happen today?!" Jaune groaned as he continued walking around the locker room to get his gear. Upon his walking, he passed by the Schnee heiress, Weiss, and a familiar feminine figure standing with her. To Vale, and the rest of the kingdoms, she was a major celebrity; sure, she was not an athlete, or a movie actor, but she was definitely a true warrior. She was Pyrrha Nikos; top class graduate at Sanctum, champion of the Mistral Regional Tournaments (four years in a row), and of course, the (un)proud sponsor of Pumpkin Pete's Marshmallow Flakes (despite the fact they tasted horrible and were too sugary). Pyrrha had emerald-green eyes, fair skin, and red hair that was tied back into a ponytail. Pyrrha wore a golden crown adorned with emeralds and rubies, a golden neck gorget, a leather v-neck, strapless top with golden trimmings, brown elbow-length gloves with a golden gauntlet on her left arm, a red sash wrapped around her waist with a belt and circular golden accessory to hold it in place. She wore golden armour over her legs, and brown cuffed high-heeled boots. Pyrrha was a petite and beautiful woman behind her spear and shield, and displayed emotions of kindness and affection, though some people thought differently - seeing her as being 'too good' for them based on her celebrity status. She was different though - being open and kind to others. As of now, she was speaking with Weiss as she finished placing and adjusting her battle gear. "So Pyrrha, have you given any thoughts on whose team you'd like to be on? I'm sure everyone would be eager to unite with such as strong, well-known individual such as yourself."

"Hm, I'm not quite sure" Pyrrha answers, "I was planning to let the chips fall where they may."

"Well, I was hoping we might be on the same team together."

This sort of response is what brightened Pyrrha up. "Well that sounds grand!"

"Great!" At this sudden moment, Weiss averted herself in the opposite direction as she maniacally thought to herself with a a grin 'this is perfect! The strongest girl in class combined with the smartest girl in class! Together we will be unstoppable! We'll be popular! We'll be celebrities! We'll get perfect grades! And if I get the prince on my team, we may even be royal! It's absolutely fool-proof! Nothing can come between us now!'

"You know what else is amazing?" The voice of Jaune speaks, as he snapped Weiss out of her daze with shock. "Me, Jaune Arc. Pleasure to meet you." "Ugh, you again?" Weiss shrugs - uncomfortable with the annoying blonde haired boy. "Me too!" Another, chipper voice said, as Prompto stood besides Jaune with a toothy grin on face. He agreed to help Jaune get Weiss' attention, and so he did. "El Prompto Argentum, at your service m'ladies." Weiss scoffed at the two blondes before her. "Great. Another blonde. This is just perfect." Pyrrha was actually more than happy to greet the two boys. "Nice to meet you Jaune and Prompto." "Yeah, yeah" Jaune exclaimed as he rudely pushes the kind redhead out of the way from Weiss. "So... Weiss, I can't help but notice that you're checking us out yesterday." Prompto and Jaune imitated flexing moves. He knew he was there to help Jaune get a girlfriend, but her didn't want to pass up the flaunting. Weiss just facepalmed herself to their childish behaviour. "Oh you have got to be kidding me!" "Eh, don't worry. We don't bite" Prompto says with flex of his scrawny muscles. It was unknown to him that Gladiolus now stood behind him with his hands in his pockets. "But you definitely bark" a broad voice says behind him. Prompto slowly looks up to see Gladiolus towering over him as his shadow loomed over the blonde marksman. "Sorry about that, girls. I'll take care of him" he grabs Prompto by the collar of his vest and drags him away. "Come on Prompto, let's finish getting ready for the Initiation." "Um... Nice catching up with you" Prompto says awkwardly under his state; earning a few weird glances from the girls and a disappointed look from Jaune. But they continued off from the conversation. "So anyways, I've been hearing rumours about teams. And I thought that you and I would make a good one. What do you say?"

"Actually, I think the teams are comprised of four students each so-" Pyrrha corrects him. "You don't say." He swoops over to Pyrrha's side. "Well, hot-stuff, play your cards right and maybe you could join up with the winning team." Weiss intercepted Jaune and Pyrrha as she put distance between them. "Jaune, is it? Do you have any idea who you're speaking to?"

"No idea, Snow Angel."

"This is Pyrrha."

"Hello again!" She gleefully greeted with a wave and smile.

"Pyrrha graduated top of her class at Sanctum."

"Never heard of it."

Weiss scoffed to his dimwitted remark, "she won the Mistral Regional Tournament four years in a row; a new record."

"The what?"

Weiss balled her fists and with a puff of her cheeks, she blew it as she waved her arms around angrily to get it through his thick skull. "SHE'S ON THE COVER OF EVERY PUMPKIN PETE'S MARSHMALLOW FLAKES BOX!" Jaune had emitted a deep gasp as it finally struck him like a car, and the redhead became far familiar to him now - a relief to Weiss so she wouldn't have to explain much further. "That's you?!" He asked as he pointed to her. "I thought they only do that for star athletes and cartoon characters." A cardboard cutout of the Pumpkin Pete's Marshmallow Flakes box came to view in Jaune's mind behind her - picturing the all-too familiar Pyrrha on the box. "Yeah. It was pretty cool. Sadly, the cereal isn't very good for you." The cutout crumpled down behind her as Weiss spoke up again in Pyrrha's name. "So, after hearing this, do you think you're in a position to ask her to be on your team?" Jaune sadly glances down at the floor in dissapointment and says "I guess not... Sorry..."

Pyrrha never wanted to see anybody like this just because of her celebrity status. She wanted to be open to people but they only saw themselves as being underachievers to her and didn't deserve such a thing. She wanted to be accepted by others who she is as a person. Not a celebrity. But here Weiss was, putting down Jaune like he wasn't good enough for her. She truly hated that. It saddened her a bit, but she wanted to lighten Jaune and support him. With her hand on his shoulder, she smiled warmly and commented "actually Jaune, I think you'd make a great leader." Jaune smiled happily to Pyrrha's comment to her satisfactory. "Oh, stop it" he giddily said with a wave of his hand. "Seriously, please stop it" Weiss intercepted them once more. "This sort of behaviour should not be encouraged!"

"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?" Jaune getting close to her was too close for her personal space. "Okay, that's a bit too close" Weiss glanced over to Pyrrha. "Pyrrha, a little help here." She nodded as she grabbed her spear and launched it in Jaune's direction - hitting his hood and pulling him along with it with a grunt, and pinned him to the lockers - a short distance from where Gladiolus and Prompto were standing. "I'm sorry" she apologized.

The two boys examined Jaune, as Gladiolus pulled the spear out from the lockers and releasing him. "You okay there bud?" Prompto asks him. "Y-yeah. I'm fine." He lends him a hand and pulls him up on his feet. "I thought you said something like that would work" he asks Prompto as prior to his previous advice. "Welp, back to the old drawing board then." Jaune narrows his eyebrows at the opposite blonde, and shook his head. "I probably shouldn't have taken your advice." Gladiolus puts Jaune's shoulder, "you'll get them next time, kid."

Suddenly, the school's loudspeakers turned on and Ms. Goodwitch's voice echoed throughout the school; "would all first-year students please report to Beacon Cliff for Initiation? Again, all first-year students please report to Beacon Cliff immediately." Weiss rushed past Jaune without giving him second looks. Pyrrha came to retrieve her spear from Gladiolus, and commented "it was nice meeting you Jaune." Jaune sighed, "likewise." The two boys stood close to Jaune as he tried to balance himself against the lockers, as Ruby and Yang had came along. "Having fun there, Lady Killer?" Ruby asks him. "I don't get it" he responds, "my dad said all girls look for is confidence. Where did I go wrong?"

"Snow Angel, probably not the best start" Yang clarifies. Ruby and Prompto support Jaune with his arms over the shoulders as they led him to the Beacon Cliffs for Initiation - Noctis, Ignis, and the others already on their way. "Come on Jaune. Let's go."


Noctis Lucis Caelum

Prompto, Gladiolus, Ruby, Yang, and Jaune had managed to catch up with us. I would've wanted to wait for them, but Ignis didn't want to waste any time and keep the Headmaster waiting, especially Ms. Goodwitch. We were catching up on a conversation of what happened earlier in the locker room1 with Jaune, Prompto, Weiss, and the famous Pyrrha Nikos. Apparently, she made a big name in Mistral and the Vytal Tournaments, and may probably make a large title for herself in Lucis. We weren't having the tournament in Lucis until next year, but I could tell that she and others may as well be prepared for the one this year. But what caught our attention was how Jaune tried, and failed to get with Weiss. "Seriously?" I ask, "Team Jaune?" Jaune shrugs it off, "it sounds cool." Gladiolus raises a brow, "you do realize that you can't just name your teams y'know."

"Huh?"

"Team names as based prior on the first initial of the member's identities" Ignis explains. "The leader takes places as the first initial of the name, and it represents leadership and trust towards the teammates. But yet, you have to prove your worth." Jaune's eyes shot open to the last part. "W-wha-?! Really?!"

"Uh huh" Yang nods, "I can't even think of a team name starting with Y. Cause I'm gonna go out with a Yang! Eh? Eh?" All of us stared at Yang with weird glances because of her terrible pun. Ruby just rolled her eyes - probably used to her terrible puns. With a sigh, she pouts "you guys have no sense of humour."

"Does Prompto count?" I ask. "Hey!" I chuckle before apologizing. "Sorry. Just a joke." Prompto shrugs before noticing Jaune and his depressed look. "You okay bro?" He asks the young knight. "Huh? Oh, uh... Y-yeah. It's just... I don't know if I'd make a great team leader. Or a team member for that matter." Ruby kindheartedly supported Jaune, as well as us. "If this is about Weiss, don't listen to her. I know you like her, but don't let her talk you down. You're an awesome person Jaune, and don't let her tell you different." "W-wow. Thanks Ruby. Never heard anyone say that about me."

"What about Pyrrha? She cares about you."

"Yeah but... I barely know her. And she barely knows me."

"So? Just because someone doesn't know you doesn't mean they don't see the best in you. You got a lot of potential and and she sees that. And so do we" Gladiolus warmly comments. You know, I've come to learn a lot about the big guy, ever since we were younger and always at each other's throats. Despite his size and aggressive looks, he was always open-hearted and kind to others. But don't let that fool you though - mess with the hull, and you'll get the horns either way. "And besides, she said you're capable of being a great leader. So that's good." "Y-you guys think so" Jaune asks with a look of concern. "We know so" Ruby giddily replies. "Thanks guys. Really means a lot to me." We nod, and continue to proceed to the cliffs.

We didn't walk long before a distant sound of a dog barking caught our attention. Turning ourselves to the source of the bark, we were presented with a dark-coloured dog with white fur, and a blue rope was tied around his neck and front legs. On his back was a notebook with a brown leather cover. The dog was probably eight years old and was medium-sized. But that was no ordinary dog. That was Umbra - Lunafreya's dog! "Umbra!" I exclaim as everyone stops to spot the dog, and Ruby had a starry-eyed look in her eyes upon seeing him. "Ohmygoshhe'ssocute!" She excitedly said. I knelt down and petted him, as Ruby did the same. Umbra was always a loving dog, along with Luna's other dog, Pryna, and they were always fond to other people. "Who's this good boy?" Yang asks with a smile. "This is Umbra" I answer, "Luna's dog".

"Luna as in... The oracle?"

"The very same."

"Bringing us stuff, attaboy" Prompto says. "That dog can really track a scent."

"Certainly 'nose' how to find us" Ignis says with a pun. "How do know boy?" Ruby shook the dog's hand as she also scratched his ear. I was more than happy to see him; because it meant that Luna had sent another message to me. Most may not know this, but with my dad's permission, me and Luna send messages to each other through a notebook that was delivered with the help of Umbra - her trusty companion. We've been doing it for a while ever since we were little, when I went to visit her family in Tenabrae with my father - a few years before it fell to Niflheim rule. And Umbra? Well... Umbra was actually a very... Special dog. They say Umbra and Pryna were sent by the Astrals to deliver messages to and from the oracle, which might explain how they could cross entire landmasses and find us from far away. I was most excited for whatever Luna sent. "Just a sec guys." I retrieve the notebook from Umbra's back and open up to a bookmarked page. Upon opening it, there was a printed picture of a young woman in a spring meadow, and below was the message Luna wrote to me:


"Dear Noctis,

I had received the word of your movement to Vale and the Hunters Academy. Worry not. I will look over you at all times, and I bless you with my heart. We will be together soon, my love.

-Lunafreya"


I felt a feeling of warmth and comfort when I read her note, and I was more than happy to reply to her to let her know I was alright. I had difficulty choosing my words as a way to not hurt her feelings or sound like I didn't care. Luna was someone who really mattered to me, and I didn't want to hurt her in any way. And with careful consideration, I chose my words right and wrote my note to her:


"Dear Luna,

I had received your blessing and I can't wait to see you. I am more than ready for the future.

-Noctis"


With the note finished, I placed and tied it on Umbra's back. "All set" I said with satisfactory. "Take care out there boy." Umbra barks lightly - meaning that he understood me. And with that, Ruby scratches his ears one more time and then proceeded to leave. "What was that about" Jaune asks with a raised brow. "Umbra's a messenger. He delivers messages from the gods to the oracle, along with Pryna."

"For real?"

"Uh huh" Gladiolus confirms. "Or in this case, he sends love letters to her and the prince" he jokingly says. The rest of the guys caught on and began teasing me. "The guy can't really wait for the big day coming up."

"Heh, I can already hear the wedding bells."

"Anything you wanna say Noct? Speak now or forever hold your peace"

I inhale, and slowly breathe out - hoping to resolve this problem. Prompto had other ideas. "What was that?! 'I do'?" Prompto teased. "Buzz off!"


Later

Professor Ozpin and Ms. Goodwitch stood before us as we presently stood on top of metal plates - Beacon's insignia engraved on them. Something told me this wasn't gonna go well. Standing ready, the Headmaster finally spoke to us; "For years you have trained to become warriors. And today, your abilities will be evaluated in the Emerald Forest." The Headmaster said before Ms. Goodwitch had stood forward and spoke. "Now, I am sure many of you have heard rumors about the assignment of teams. Well, allow us to put to rest your confusion." She said before she began explaining. "Each of you will be given teammates... today." Glynda exclaims. "What?" Ruby groaned. "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 whom you can work well with." Ozpin explained the rules as I noticed Ruby had a feared look on her face. "That being said, the first person you make eye contact with after landing will be your partner for the next four years." Professor Ozpin said as Ruby stood in shock with widened eyes, before exclaiming "WHAT!?"

"See? I Told you!" The orange-haired, cyan-eyed girl was heard with a pointed finger at the magenta-eyed boy - a close friend probably. "After you partnered up make your way to the, the Northern Forest. You will meet opposition along the way. Do not hesitate to destroy everything in your way, or you will die." Ozpin states. Jaune nervously laughs to those words, and scratches his head awkwardly. "You will be monitored and graded for the duration of your initiation. But our instructors will not intervene. You will find and 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." Ozpin had finished explaining to us before taking questions. "Are there any questions?" Jaune raised his hands in hope of having his questions answered. "Yeah, Um, sir-" Jaune began, before being cut off and interrupted by the Headmaster ignoring his questions. "Good! Now, take your positions." Ozpin said as everyone positioned themselves in their stances on their launching platforms.

"Um I... got a question." Jaune said nervously. And one by one, down the row without warning, everyone began to get launched in order - beginning with Weiss and Pyrrha. "So this landing strategy thing uh, w-what is it your like dropping us off or something."

"No. you will be falling." Ozpin states. Then a mohawked guy - one of the bullies got launched, followed by Gladiolus who had given me a smirk before summoning his Greatsword and was launched within the air. "Oh I uh see." Jaune said as the other bullies were launched in the air. Prompto and Ignis were next - Prompto whooping as the wind blew in his face, and Ignis remained calm. "Oh um did you hand out parachutes for us or something?" Jaune asked. Following from Jaune's question, the hyperactive orange-haired girl and magenta-eyed boy were launched next as the girl giggled mid-air following her launch. "No. you will be using your own landing strategy." Ozpin clarified. "Uh yeah."

Yang glanced to Ruby with a wink to her sister, before she put her golden aviator sunglasses on, and was launched with a joyful whoop. Ruby smirked as she had been prepared for her next launch, and without warning, she was launched next before Jaune and I were last to stand. "So what exactly is a landing strategyyyyyyy?!" Jaune was launched into the air with a scream and without warning, following by me. We were finally on our way to becoming students.


3rd Person View

Ozpin turned to watch as his fellow first-year students sent flying as he took a sip of his coffee with a smirk. "You have very... Interesting ways to initiate the students Professor Ozpin" Glynda comments, before he nods, sips his coffee and replies "I know, Glynda. I know."

The students faded beyond the hills, and only fate could guide them now.