Diclaimer: Tensei Shitara Ken Deshita by Tanaka Yu, Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken by Fuse and RWBY by Roosterteeth.
Rimuru and Ranga entered the huge Arena, filled with many students surrounding the main battle area. 'This place looks like one of those gladiator arena.' Rimuru thought as Ranga tried to find a perfect spot for them but then saw a familiar girl waving towards them.
"Oh there's Penny. Haven't been seeing her a lot lately." Rimuru commented while waving back, which made Penny smile brightly. The slime chuckles a bit at her expression as he and Ranga walked towards her and found that she left a few seats for them.
"Morning Rimuru, Ranga. Hope you had an exceptional morning." Penny said cheerfully while Rimuru scratches his head a bit."
'She really likes to say things over the top.' He thinks as Rimuru sitting down next to her with Ranga next to his master. "Yea it has been a good morning for us. Took a while to wake up Ranga though." Rimuru joked. But Ranga took it a bit seriously as he apologises.
"I am sorry Ma-Rimuru." Ranga mumbled as he almost said master again. Rimuru sighs as he thinks how Ranga and a few others was a bit too loyal. But then again, Rimuru wouldn't have it any other way.
'Still wish they would tone it down a bit though.' He thought as he rubs Ranga in the head and smiles towards him. "Don't worry about it. I was only joking Ranga." Rimuru says gently as that actually cheered Ranga up a bit. Penny giggles as she sees such a cute sight but then puts her hand up her chin.
"You really are great friends. Am still wondering how you made Ranga into a Faunus though." She wondered. Rimuru sighs at the question as he too wonder whether telling Penny about his origins was the correct thing to do or not.
"Sorry Penny but I can't tell you all my secrets." Rimuru said which made Penny nod slightly as she knew that she can't just make Rimuru tell her.
While Rimuru knows that if the Slime is going to be in the same team as Penny then they have to exchange information. So they told Penny that he and Ranga came from a different world and in exchange they told him that Penny was built and is training her to save the world. Rimuru found this confusing since Penny just looks like a cute girl.
'But then again, Millim also looks like a normal girl aside from the cloths she wears, she is strong enough to defeat a Charybdis with just one attack. And even then she wasn't even trying.' Rimuru thought as he shouldn't judge a person just from their appearance. He along with the rest of his nation knows that best with them being monsters after all.
What Rimuru doesn't know though was that General Ironwood had planned for Penny to get information on Rimuru and his pet wolf. The general wanted to trust Rimuru since he seemed to be a good leader to the nation he rules in. But there was still too many unknowns surrounding the Slime monster that Ironwood had to take precautions surrounding him. Penny felt bad for deceiving Rimuru and Ranga like this but it was the order from General Ironwood himself. Even though she is a girl with an aura she is still a robot and so has a base program that has her following orders from her superiors.
"Penny?" She got out of her thoughts as Penny hears Rimuru calls out worriedly. "Are you okay? I tried calling out but it seems like you were lost in your thoughts." He says to her which made Penny panic a bit.
"Oh I am fine. Thank you for asking." *hic* She says with a hiccup. Rimuru was still confused on why Penny hiccups whenever Penny gets nervous. The android in question was thankful that they didn't tell Rimuru about Penny's defect whenever she lies. She had wondered why her farther didn't fix that error yet.
Rimuru was still concerned but didn't have a chance to talk more as they notice Winter Schnee along with General ironwood up in the balcony.
"First of I would like to welcome the initiates who have come to this fine institute of Atlas Academy. You are all here to become Atlas's Huntsmen and Huntress and it is here where you will all take your first step." Rimuru had to hand it to the General, he really is a good spokesmen and he can really see how Ironwood gotten the title of General.
"With that said, we as teachers will see whether or not you are fit to attend our school. And it will be after initiation that we will decide on whose teams will fit best. I will now hand you all over to my Specialist, Winter Shcnee. I wish you all the best of luck." Ironwood nods towards Winter as his head back to where he first came in. But not without taking a peak towards Rimuru and Penny.
Rimuru notices this as he is having this strange feeling. But he had to think about this later as he hears Winter coughing to grab all their attention.
"As I have told you all yesterday. We will be having you be placed in the arena to complete five tasks. In these tasks you will be pitted against different types of Grimm. With the first one being the easiest and will go up to the fifth task. Are there any questions?" Winter says to the initiates as one of them actually raises her hand.
"You are Ken Sai yes?" Winter asked as she looks over the tablet which shows all the students that will attend this year. The girl in question nods as she stands up as Rimuru was quite interested by the name and looks over.
The girl seems to be from Mistral from how her fighting cloths strangely resembles a Chinese dress that is fit for Kung Fu. She has short black hair with orange eyes. Her dress was also orange as it reaches down to her knee with a split end on the side which showed a bit more of her leg which tells that she prefers speed over defence. On her waist was a blue sash and what looks like holds two Sai's like weapons on either ends.
"What is your question?" Winter asks Ken as the girl crosses her hands under her chest as Rimuru can't help but to think that her chest is on a flat side.
"What happens if we lose one of tasks before the fifth task?" Ken asked but was strangely confident. Like she is asking it for everyone besides herself. Winter ignores the obvious confidence from the girl as she answers the question.
"Even if you fail the test we will still rate you on your performance. However it will lower your chances of getting accepted. Does that answer your question miss Sai?" Winter explains. The girls nods and sits down smirking. Rimuru and Ranga didn't like that look as it is the sign of overconfidence. Rimuru sees that kind of thing from some of his subjects, more specifically one of the lizardmen. Thankfully Gabiru wasn't like that anymore and is now trying his best to serve Rimuru.
'He is still an idiot though.' Ranga thought as he could hear Rimuru's monologue with Rimuru not helping but to nod.
"Now then are there any more questions?" Winter asks but nobody else raise their hands. The Specialist nods as she raises her tablet.
"Alright then. We will call out one student at a time to take on their task. Only Twelve out of twenty four will be able to attend. I will now call out our first initiate." She called out as Rimuru wondered who would go first. "The first initiate will be Rimuru Tempest."
Rimuru widens his eyes in slight surprise. "Me?" He mumbled to himself.
-LINE BREAK-
Pyrrha tried to keep her smile but even then it is a hard task to do. She had only just finished her breakfast which came after one of her morning runs that she tried collecting her weapon for the initiation. But when she was ready to head to the Emerald Forest Cliffs to meet up with Fran was when she was reminded of her popularity.
"I was quite surprised when I heard that you were going to attend Beacon Academy. Why did you come here and not Heaven?" The one named Weiss Schnee, heiress to the Schnee Dust Company, was talking to Pyrrha like they were old friends.
But after many years of this kind of treatment, Pyrrha started picking up on things that whether the person is being sincere or not. And Pyrrha could tell that Weiss was just here to gain popularity and to get high grades.
"I just want to see what the other kingdoms is like. I love Mistral but there is much more to see you know?" Pyrrha tried to talk nicely as even now she doesn't want to offend as to tell Weiss that she is getting slightly annoying.
"I agree. So you heard how the initiation will go down?" Weiss changed the subject as Pyrrha realises where Weiss was going. She internally sighs as this is what every one would ask of her. Even then she answers the question.
"I believe the initiation is where we would be assigned to our teams." She answered as she got herself ready for the next question.
"You know who would be great to be in the team? Me Jaune Arc." The two girls jumped in surprise as the Jaune just barged into their conversation.
"Oh not you again." And it seemed like Weiss already had experience with the boy.
"I'm sorry to suddenly barge in but I can't help but overhear about the assignment of teams?" He says towards the champion as Pyrrha once again puts on a smile.
"Yes it is supposed to be partners of two and to be put into a team of four people." Weiss said as she wants nothing more then to put this Jaune person in his place.
"Oh you don't say? Well it's your lucky day since I still have slots left open on my team." He said with false confidence.
"Jaune is it?" Weiss asks as she had enough of this farce. Jaune nods to her as Weiss asks him. "Do you know who she is?" Weiss asks while gesture towards Pyrrha. The girl looks at Weiss in shock as she doesn't even want the attention. But much to their shock was that Jaune actually shook his head.
"Not a clue sweetheart."
Just that answer alone actually brought Pyrrha joy. She had only been here over a day and already she meets two people that doesn't know who she is. But Weiss didn't see it like that as she was infuriated that this bumpkin doesn't even know the untouchable champion of Mistral.
"She is the untouchable champion!" She said as she tries to get her point across.
"Never heard of her." Jaune answered again as he started to wonder if he should actually know this stuff.
"She is a four time champion of the Mistral Tournament!" Weiss shouts out again.
"The what?" Okay now Pyrrha is kind of worried that this boy doesn't know things that everyone have at least heard about. Weiss decided on what she knows that everyone should know. And by the looks of the hoodie the boy is wearing Weiss was surprised that she didn't do his first.
"She is in the cover of Peter Pete's cereal box." She said as she resisted on slapping her forehead at how oblivious the boy is being. But thankfully this is what Jaune knows best.
"Really!? Only celebrity's and cartoon characters can be in one of those." Jaune said as he actually remembers seeing Pyrrha on the box at times.
"Yes but that cereal is so unhealthy." Pyrrha said with a smile. She didn't even want to be in those boxes as that would give out the wrong message. But they had only just started and the coach wanted to make Pyrrha more well known.
"After hearing all that. Do you honestly think that Pyrrha wants to be in the same team with you?" Weiss said back to Jaune. Pyrrha doesn't like the way Weiss is talking and was glaring at the heiress. The two doesn't notice that as Jaune looks down on his feet.
"No." He said sadly as Pyrrha went to comfort him but then notices a familiar face.
"Fran." She called out to her friend as both Jaune and Weiss was shocked. She felt kind of bad just leaving the two like that but Pyrrha wanted a more normal conversation.
Fran, Ruby and Yang was about to head out when they heard Pyrrha calling out to the Black Cat.
"Good morning Fran." Pyrrha said to them as Fran nods with a smile.
"Good morning." She said back as Pyrrha actually smiles for real. This is just what she wanted.
Weiss noticed this change. She knew that the smile Pyrrha had was fake but that is what it is like in business. No she is not angry that Pyrrha was faking just because Weiss was there, she even expected that reaction from the champion. No she was angry that she is doing it towards a cat Faunus. Why? Why would Pyrrha enjoy being with that cat and not with her?
"You two met?" Yang said as she could recognise Pyrrha and notices that Ruby is jumping up and down in excitement. Ruby always loved watching different tournaments and the ones in Mistral was no different. When they see Pyrrha fight Yang can't help but to compare between herself and the champion.
"Oh we met yesterday at the Bullhead. We were both out of Vale and just made small talk." Pyrrha explained as Fran nods.
"Yes, we are rivals." Fran said as well as the others look at her in surprise.
"Rivals!?" Ruby/Yang/Weiss shouted with different reactions. Ruby was excited since she has seen how strong Fran was and wondered if Fran could actually touch the untouchable. Yang was more surprise then anything that Fran had already challenged Pyrrha before she did. Weiss however...
"Rivals? Do you know who she is?" Weiss asked once more as it seems like this entire school is filled with idiots. Pyrrha was shocked that Weiss is trying to actually ruin this. Ruin something that Pyrrha have been looking for all this time.
"I do. She is the strongest of this school." Fran said with a growl. Weiss wasn't bothered as this reaction was expected in her mind.
"Then you must know that she is the champion. Someone like you who I never even heard before could stand up to her." Weiss said back as Fran's growls deepens. She hates it when people underestimate her just because of her race.
*Fran calm down. She's just trying to provoke you.* Master said to Fran as it also is not liking how this Weiss girl is acting. Fran heeds her swords words and took a deep breath. Everyone was surprised how Fran could calm down instantly like that as she stares at Weiss.
"I want to get stronger. To prove that my race can get strong too. I don't care who Pyrrha is and I don't care what she has done. It is because that she is strong that I want to fight her." Fran said as her determination only grew. Weiss widen her eyes in shock as this is the first time that someone is actually not backing down.
"Will all initiates head to the Emerald Forest Cliffs. Repeat, Will all initiates head to the Emerald Forest Cliffs."
Everyone hears Glynda from the speakers. "Hmph. Well then I suppose it's time for initiation." Weiss has had enough of this and walked of.
*What a spoiled brat.* Master said to itself as Fran nods in agreement.
"I wish you all luck at the initiation. Want to come with me Fran?" Pyrrha asked as Fran nods in excitement and follows her. Ruby giggles as she watches them walk off.
"You alright there sis?" Yang asked with a knowing smirk.
"I can't believe I met the actual Pyrrha Nikos. Oh how I wish I could see her weapon in action." Ruby gushes over Pyrrha's weapon as it is a long range weapon like her Crescent Rose. Yang chuckles as this came as no surprise.
"So it all goes down to her weapon huh?" Yang said as she grabs Ruby's hood and brought it down on her face.
"Well I was still very happy that Pyrrha is actually going to Beacon like us. Remember a weapon is a part of your self." Ruby reminded her older sister while walking away as well. Yang sighs smiling while following her sis. Jaune was the only one left as he to sighs sadly as he felt like he was left out.
'I wonder if I used a bit too much confidence.' He sighs as he was the last one heading out. Now it is time to the initiation to begin.
-LINE BREAK-
*This view looks so beautiful.* Master muttered as it and everyone of them stares over the cliff and into the Emerald Forest. Fran nods in agreement. Master then notices Glynda and Ozpin coming.
"Now everyone. We want you all to step onto these platforms for us to start the initiation." Glynda instructed us. We followed what she said and step into a rectangular shaped platforms.
Ozpin smiles as he looks through all the new students that will be attending Beacon. He takes a ship from his tea. He coughs a bit to get their attention. Once everyone looks at him was when he starts his speech.
"You all have spent many years training your skills and abilities to become Huntsmen and Huntress. Today you all will put those skills to the test here in the Emerald Forest." Ozpin said while nodding to Glynda for her to explain the procedures of the initiation.
"Allow me to tell you all how this initiation goes. To start things of, each one of you will be getting teams today." She says which surprises no one as they all expected this was how it goes. "However this year things will be a bit different." She continues as Ruby raises an eyebrow.
"Different?" She mumbled quietly. Ozpin then continues from there.
"As you may have noticed we have an extra student among us. Making an odd count." He said.
"He's right. Their is only 17 here, one of us will be without a team." A black haired male commented.
"Weird. You think it's some kind of mistake?" Yang asked he sis but she doesn't have a clue either.
"Let's me first say that this is not a mistake but is in fact part of this years initiation. However that only implies to that extra student." Ozpin said but then notices a hand raise.
"Ms Rose. You have a question?" He asks with Ruby nodding.
"Do we get to know who this mysterious student is professor?" She asks as Ozpin chuckles a bit as Ruby once again reminds him of an old student.
"No Ms Rose you will all find out who this student is after initiation." Ozpin answered which Ruby pouts a bit but nods anyway. "For the rest of you though there is two objectives." Ozpin explains further.
"You will all be dropped into the forest and in there will be an abandoned temple. Your first objection will be to collect an artefact and take it back to the cliffs."
"Sounds pretty simple." Jaune commented as Glynda pushes up her glasses.
"Your second objective will be to team up with a partner." She said as Ruby looks at Yang as she already has someone in mind. "You will do this by making first eye contact. Who ever you meet first will be your partner for the next four years." And just like that, Ruby's world shattered.
Ozpin held back a laugh as that kind of reaction never gets old. Now with that done.
"Are there any more questions?" He asks as it was Jaune's turn to raise his hand.
"Yes um sir?"
"Alright then take your positions." Ozpin ignored him.
'Why did ask for questions then!?' Jaune thought as he felt like he is being ripped off.
*Alright Fran you remember what we planned right?* Master asked as Fran nods while smiling excitedly.
"Good luck Fran." Pyrrha called out as Fran nods back.
"Good luck." Fran says as she brings a smile to Pyrrha face. She was then lift of from the platform.
*Alright Fran. Let's do this!* Master shouted it as they to was lift off into the air.
Master slowly got out its scabbard and made sure that it has the same speed as Fran.
*Keep your feet in front Fran.* Master said as Fran does as her sword instructed.
*Steady. Steady.* It says as it keeps up the telekinesis while Fran controls her float ability. Then Fran's feet lands on Master's blade.
*That's it! We did it!* Master shouts out excitedly as Fran smiles brightly. *Yahoo this is amazing! Let's call this [Tele] AIR RIDE!*
"Master, you are a genius." Fran praises her sword as she is having a fun time. Master laughs.
*Emerald Forest! Here we come!*