Chapter 10

AN: Hello again everybody, just want to get a few things out of the way before the chapter begins so bare with me.

First off, I know this chapter is out soon after the last, but that is because I have a couple of exams this coming week and in-between revising and doing the damn things I will not have any time to write properly. There will be a wait between this chapter and the next during this period but it won't be as lengthy as the last one (which we don't talk about)

Second, these next three or so months are going to be difficult for me, with both exams and the football season having come to an end here in England, (cry cry) so writing might not be at its best, but don't worry, I won't release it if I don't think it's good enough. Only the best quality for you guys!

One last thing, I really need reviews to help judge what I'm doing right and what I need to change. Seriously, help me out people.

Alright, now that that's over, on with chapter 10!

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Teams

It was still relatively early in the day, early afternoon. The initiation had finished hours ago and their passage into Beacon complete, well almost, they still had to be given teams. The eight new students were led across the empty main courtyard of the school, right next to the looming CTT. Not one of them made a comment about its size, lest Lewis make it sexual as he always did, believing himself to be the king of innuendos. To his credit, he timed them well, but it did not stop the group from groaning at every one. In front, professor Goodwitch was taking them to the auditorium, and explained the courtyard was only empty because the students were in classes, any other time it would be bustling.

"Professor, what happens when we get to the auditorium?" Asked Kai, speaking what everyone was thinking.

She thought for a brief second before responding, "You will be assigned your respective teams in a ceremony" she paused before looking over them all and adding, "In front of all other first year students"

They all shared looks before continuing toward the auditorium. Once they arrived, Goodwitch addressed them, telling them not to leave until after the ceremony, which would begin in about twenty minutes. After that she left, the group standing in the middle of the huge room, if it could even be called that as it had walls but no roof, making it practically outside.

They all found a corner with a bench and sat down, talking to pass the time until the ceremony. Suddenly, Kai had an idea and turned to address Izaak, Lewis and Alexander. "What say we get into something more formal?" he said, grabbing one of his bags and standing up. The others caught on to his idea and followed him behind the stage, where they began to change. The other four could only wait to see what they had done. The wait wasn't a long one, and soon they emerged from behind the stage, but there was something different.

Instead of the long green hooded robe with pieces of leather armour that they had wore for the initiation, they were now dressed in a long, pristine white robe with metal armour taking the place of the leather. Their weapons were the same except that Kai now had a crossbow on his back. They walked towards them and sat back down on the bench again.

"Is this what you meant by 'formal'?" asked Jamie, sounding and looking impressed by the new attire

"Indeed, what do you think?" asked Alexander

"I must say, I like your style" complimented Adam

Before anything else could be said, Professor Ozpin and Goodwitch entered the auditorium, followed by another Professor they did not recognise and a line of students, probably his class. As soon as they entered, the four newly changed students raised their hoods over their heads. They had done this plenty and knew this would allow them to see perfectly but obscure anyone else's view of their face, or at least their eyes. It didn't take long for the students to notice the group sitting near the stage and they started pointing and talking amongst themselves. Izaak was sure they had seen the initiation on a TV or something, as one pointed to Kai and tried to re-enact one of the moves he used to kill two Beowolfs, not quite getting the technique right.

The auditorium began filling up more and more and they were sure it would soon be full. Ozpin seemed to know this as well, as he took position on the stage, sipping on his mug while overlooking the crowd until his eyes stopped on one spot. Kai followed his gaze, until his own fell upon a short girl with black/brown and red tipped hair. She looked younger than the rest and was weaing a long flowing red cape. When she turned and caught his eyes with her own, he saw that she had grey eyes, or maybe more silver. 'Hmm, silver eyes? Never seen that before' he thought. Suddenly, she turned away as her attention was taken by a taller girl with long, very long in fact, blonde hair. It was clear, even from where he was sitting, that she had purple eyes (another strange eye colour) and quite a large chest. At this, he wasn't surprised to see Lewis Gawking in his peripheral vision, and gave him a slight nudge to inform him of his obviousness. Turning his view back to the two girls, he noticed they were conversing with another two. One had jet-black hair, amber eyes and a little black bow on her head, which he swore he saw move. The other had Ice white hair, crystal blue eyes and extremely pale skin. 'If she's a vampire, I swear...' he thought, before being interrupted by Ozpin coughing into a microphone to get everyone's attention. The ceremony had begun.

Moments earlier

"Ruby wake up!"

Ruby awoke with a start, before turning to see the cause of her rude awakening only to see Weiss glaring at her disapprovingly.

"How many times do I need to tell you, stop falling asleep in class you dunce!" she whisper-yelled

Ruby gave Weiss her best puppy dog eyes, "S-sorry Weiss"

The heiress faltered at the younger girl's expression, sighing and muttering "It's fine"

Ruby smiled before trying to focus on the class. Grimm studies was as boring as ever, and professor Port was giving another tale from his youth. Come to think of it, Weiss seemed like the only person still awake, or paying any attention. Just as she was about to put her head back on the desk for more sleep, professor Goodwitches voice came through the intercom. "Would all first year students please come to the auditorium, all first years to the auditorium please". At this Port stopped his tale, "Alright students, follow me, quietly and orderly"

Everyone stood and followed the professor out of the room and towards the auditorium. Nobody spoke on the way there, but the four members of team RWBY shared questioning glances.

Once they arrived in the auditorium, they saw it was already packed with students. Luckily, they managed to find room for the four of them to be together. They began to talk about what this could be for, when they spotted four hooded figures at the other end of the auditorium, sat down on a bench with another four familiar looking students.

It then clicked for Blake, "Aren't they the new students we watched earlier?"

"Oh yeah" realised Yang

"This must be the team giving ceremony" stated Weiss

"Well it's gonna be quick, there's only eight of 'em" said Yang

Ruby said nothing, as she looked at them. When her gaze fell upon the last one, he turned his head and looked at her. Her eyes met his, or at least she thought they did, she could not tell because of his hood. They looked for a few moments longer before Yang punched her lightly in the shoulder, grabbing her attention.

"You know, it's not polite to stare sis" she teased with a wink, causing Ruby to go as red as her name.

Suddenly Professor Ozpin coughed into the mic, causing the giant room to fall quiet and al eyes to be upon him. He took a sip of his mug before he began.

"Not so long ago, every one of you here faced a task. A task, like you had never faced before. Your entry exam, your initiation, was your first step to becoming a hunter. All of you here passed, and that alone is something to be proud of. Yet today, even as you carried out your normal routine gathering knowledge from your professors, eight young men took that same first step, and did so without faltering." He took another sip from his mug as the screen turned on behind him. "Jamie Mison, Adam Collins, Connor Holmes and Luke Davies." As he stated their names the four walked up onto the stage, standing in a line as their names and faces on screen did the same. "The four of you retrieved the black pawn pieces. From this day forward you will work together as...team JACL, led by...Jamie Mison."

Upon saying this, the auditorium erupted into applause and the four members of the newly formed team JACL high fived and hugged. The high five Connor gave to Luke was intentionally hard, leaving him clutching his stinging hand. The laughed as they walked off the stage.

Once they had left, Ozpin began to speak again. "Kai Platt, Alexander White, Izaak Meadow and Lewis Halliwell." Just like before, the four walked up onto the stage and formed a line. Upon doing so, Kai nodded to the others and they pulled back their hoods in perfect synch, revealing their faces.

Ruby watched as they did so, taking in each of their recently shown features. Kai had bronze like ginger hair, with sideburns going down to his jaw line, as well as a goatee and blue eyes. His facial hair was well kept and his eyes sparkled at the right angle. Alexander had Blonde hair, blue eyes with a regal air about him, kind of like Weiss. Izaak had Blonde hair, brown eyes and Lewis had Blonde hair and green eyes, with a cocky smirk on his face that reminded her of her sister. Her attention was drawn back to Ozpin as he once again started talking.

"The four of you retrieved the white king pieces. From his day forth you shall work together as...team KAIL, led by...Kai Platt." After saying this, the auditorium was once again full of thunderous applause. The four members of team KAIL smirked at each other and fist bumped each other before leaving the stage all smiles. Ozpin then began to speak again," I expect all of you to welcome these new students and treat them as you would your own teammates. Anyone who feels they can help them settle, please do so. Dismissed." And with that he walked off the stage towards the two new teams as the other first years began pooling out the auditorium.

"Congratulations young men, I am sure you will make excellent additions to this school" he began. He then fished eight iphone like devises out of his jacket pockets, handing four to each team. "These are your scrolls, the can be used as a form of communication between students, both on and off your team. They also show your teams Aura levels during combat and act as keys to your dormitories. Do not lose them, they are very expensive, that is all." He explained, walking away once he had finished.

Kai opened his scroll, extending it into a tablet function and bringing up a map of the school. "Ah, there's the dorms, I guess we should go there then" said Kai, pointing to a point of the map.

"Well then lead the way, boss" said Lewis with a smirk.

As Kai turned to the exit of the auditorium, he spotted a familiar caped brunette with red tips standing at the doorway bidding the other three girls he saw earlier, who he assumed to be her teammates, goodbye as they walked away as she remained there. As he got closer the the exit she noticed him, gave him a friendly smile and waved at him. He did the same in response, causing her to blush a little. In seeing this, Adam nudged his arm, "Friend of yours?" he asked slyly. Kai just smirked in reply, "not yet".

AN: Hope you enjoyed this chapter, thanks for reading it!

Just a reference in case anyone didn't know, JACL is pronounced Jackal and KAIL is pronounced Kyle. You're welcome.

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