As the woman spoke a group of girls could be heard whispering to themselves. "Oh my god, that's Athena Rose!" The murmur grew and expanded. The nature of this person standing in front of them caused a stir. "What is she doing here?" Another girl from the crowd questioned. The imposing woman cleared her throat as if to hush the speaking.
"I am Professor Athena Rose. Welcome to Beacon Academy." Her words were sharp and even. She spoke in a way that commanded her respect and attention. The look on her face shouted authority and forced you to pay attention. "Please pay attention. Make sure you have all your belongings and follow me."
The group of students did as they were told, walking through the flowing campus of Beacon. The school's front yard was nothing but amazing. The vibrant white and and green colors that filled the area were mesmerizing. The lush grass and white pavements created a feeling of lasting effervescence. Beacon was crawling with student life. The many teams and professors milling through the scenery was inspiring. To be impressed by all of this was an understatement. It was breathtaking and rejuvenating.
The group came to a stop in front of a large building. It sprawled high into the clouds. The tower attached to the building couldn't be seen from this close. The large doors that covered the entrance to the building were covered in decoration. The Professor spoke up once more.
"Follow me into the amphitheater. Remember to be quiet." Athena had pushed open the doors and stood there as the student passed her walking into the giant room. The students were organized and moved into rows. They all looked up at the stage to see a man dressed in deep orange robes. His face was still and focused. His eyes guided over the students, one by one. He took a deep breath before speaking into the microphone in front of him.
"Welcome, new students of Beacon Academy. I am Headmaster Aiden Phoenix. Respectfully, you will call me Headmaster Phoenix or simply, Headmaster. Most of you are the best junior Huntsman in the world. Lots of you have trained for this time and are seeing that reward today. You're the lucky few that get to train at one of the top academies in all of Remnant, be proud of that." His words traveled and carried on into the crowd. Ronan seemed normally unimpressed. This old man didn't seem to have anything interesting to say. An audible yawn was heard by the people around him.
"My sister said this guy loved to ramble." Some light gray haired kid spoke up from behind Ronan. "A whole lot of nothing. Hot air if you ask me." The kid continued.
"You're telling me." Ronan responded and placed his hands behind his head, locking his fingers into each other. The clear apathy was shown from both the boys as Headmaster Phoenix continued.
"Normally, we'd give you all a day to prepare for the Emerald Forest, but we've decided that it's best to throw you into the fire. I hope you've practiced and trained your skills and semblances. I hope your aura is at its peak, you're going to need it. Professor Rose will take it from here. Good luck."
The older man left the stage as Professor Rose appeared on it. "Please, follow me to the locker room." The students did as they were told. The crowd piled into the massive room and each was directed towards a locker. "This is your personal locker. You are to keep your weapons and armor here, while in class. Any time outside of it, you're free to use as you see fit. Now, you've got a moment to get ready. The Emerald Forest awaits."