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Sorry for the late upload guys! I caught some bug that was running rampant at my job and that put me out of commission for a few days. But I'm back! I hope you had some good holidays and some sweet presents. Enjoy the chapter!
For my own sanity and for my readers
*word* :Driver sounds
*word* :Dragon Speaking
"word" :Normal speech (of course)
-word- :Internal speaking directly to Dragon
After one week of testing spells in the Emerald Forest, reading recommendations from Blake and finally talking to some of the older students that hung out on campus during the break I was once again standing in Ozpin's gear decorated office.
That presence is still here Magus. It's somewhat stabilized now but its still weak
Thanks for the update. What are the odds that Uncle Oz will let us in on the secret hidden in his basement?
About as much chance of you 'hooking up' with that cat girl or that bunny girl from the other day. I think you may have a Faunus problem.
Hey! Leave Blake and Velvet out of this! Faunus or not they're nice girls. Blake is nice to message and recommends good books, and Velvet is cool to talk to while her team is gone for the break.
If you say so. Anyways I believe your 'Uncle' is ready to address you
Snapping out of my internal debate my uncle had indeed tried to get my attention
"Now that you're back with me nephew, I'd like to speak to you about initiation tomorrow. The plan for initiation being students will funnel in through the Bullhead docks starting at around noon. After that at about 2 in the afternoon there will be an introductory speech in the auditorium by yours truly where the entire Beacon teaching staff will be present. From there students will again have free reign of the campus till nightfall. During that time rocket lockers will be assigned to store their armor, equipment, and weapons to prevent any mishaps before initiation. At nightfall they will return to the auditorium to bunk there for the night. You will use this day to keep an eye and ear out for any potential threats."
"In the morning the cafeteria will open for breakfast to feed the applicants and they'll be allowed to retrieve their equipment and mull around till we announce them to gather at the cliffs for initiation. Initiation itself will be simple. Applicants will be launched into the forest at random points. The first person they make eye contact with will be their partner for the year. The teams will be decided by matching relics that will be placed at a temple to the north of the forest. Any questions?"
I just stared at Ozpin in disbelief. "Yea a few. First of all ROCKET LOCKERS? Second, LAUNCHED INTO THE FOREST? Why would anyone need a rocket locker of all things?! Also, why are you launching students into the forest? I've seen those cliffs. They're not exactly a few feet over the forest. People could die!"
"The rocket lockers are for easier access to their weapons and gear in an emergency situation. As for the testing process, civilians could die. Unprepared hunters or huntresses could be injured. We have staff on hand and medics on standby. This testing process is supposed to be rigorous to weed out any individuals who would not be prepared to become the next generation of defenders of humanity. Also in regards to this process, you will not be participating."
"Say what now?"
"To clarify, you yourself will skip this part of initiation. Instead you will assume your armored form and guard the relics at the temple." With that, he slid an earpiece onto his desk. "Using this you will stay in contact with me while we, that is the rest of the staff and myself, observe the situation. You are to destroy any Grimm in the immediate vicinity upon landing and from there engage any students that try to claim the relics. This will be an additional exercise for them. If they are smart they'll realize their best options would either be to use their team work to overpower you or at the very least have one teammate distract you while the other gets a relic. Once a relic or relics are obtained you are to stand down and let them leave. If any unexpected factors arise we shall contact you with instructions."
"So where does that leave me after initiation? Team-less and Partner-less? Will I even be a student?"
"You are guaranteed enrollment. As for the team situation let me handle that." With that he took another drink from his mug and I reached over and took the earpiece and slid it into my pocket. Tonight you shall leave for Vale to spend the night there to better blend in with the incoming students. Your bullhead will leave in 2 hours. That should be enough time for you to pack up your belonging from your current room. After initiation I suggest you leave all your rings in your locker. Your Connect ring is really the only one you need. As for your familiars you may use those as well. If anyone asks your belt is a special conduit that aids your semblance of creating glyphs that summon portals and your familiars."
"Sounds believe-able"
"If they somehow draw a connection between yourself and your armored form because of the similarity of your weapons we'll say he is your mentor who works on and off for Beacon and that he gave you your jacket and weapon as gifts for completing your training with him."
"So just keep lying to everyone, including my own team. Got it."
"Sometimes lies keep us safe. Your armored form raises more questions than we have answers to currently. If other people were to figure out the connection they may try to get to you to copy your abilities. I'll be frank and admit I have already tried to do so, to no results. That belt of yours is the key but there is no way on Remnant to copy it. Technology and Dust is one thing but Technology and Magic is completely separate. It's a miracle I can duplicate the rings you possessed but that again is mostly Magic infused Dust Shards and pure luck. Alas I believe I have been rambling, and you have to get packing. Off you go Magus and good luck tomorrow."
"Yes Sir"
With that dismissal I left the office and returned back to my room to pack and prepare for the next day, and by 'prepare' I mean to send Blake a message.
Me: Blake you there?
Blake: Yes Magus, what is it?
Me: Just finished a meeting with Ozpin. Are you ready for initiation?
Blake: More than ready. Do you have any info on what's going to happen?
Me: Yup! Perk of being the Headmaster's "nephew". But I'm not sharing. I don't think I'm supposed to tbh.
Blake: I thought we were friends? You can tell me.
Me: Nope. It's going to take more than a pretty face to break this Wizard.
Blake: So you think I'm pretty?
Me: ...Oh will you look at the time! I need to finish packing and get to my bullhead. Remind me to introduce you to Garuda and Griffon tomorrow. Night Blake!
Blake: Packing? Bullhead?
Blake: Hello?
Blake: Goodnight weirdo.
With that crisis averted it only took me about a half hour to gather my meager amount of possessions into a large duffel bag.
*You know. We COULD just leave it here and reach for it using Connect, right?*
-Wait! We can do that? Since when?!-
*Since always.*
-Why didn't you say something sooner?! I thought connect could only reach for my weapon, bike and rings!-
*That's not entirely the case. Connect can help you reach for any item that is 'yours'. Like 'your' backpack or 'your' book that you left in the dorm. Even if you didn't know where something was it would connect to it.*
-Well I guess that's useful knowledge for later. I should take it with me anyways.-
*Its up to you, still we now have a spare hour and a half. What should we do?*
In response I reached into my bag and pulled out another Blake recommended book. This one was the sequel to 'The Man with Two Souls' called 'The Women who shared a Heart'. Yes I know it sounded like a sappy romance novel but fuck off it's a good book!
One hour later and one finished book later I was at the bullhead docks early.
"Magus? What're you doing by the docks with that big ol' duffle?"
"Oh, hey Velvet." Apparently Velvet was by the docks working on her photography "Not much, my uncle decided I was too good for Beacon and I graduated before the term even began." I said while puffing out my chest.
"Bull. What's the real story?"
I think Velvet's semblance is being able to see through bullshit because she never believes me when I brag.
"Ok, ok you caught me. Uncle Oz thinks it would be best if I stayed in Vale tonight and then came in with the rest of the students. He put me up in a 5 star hotel though so I won't exactly be roughing it."
"Five stars huh?"
Ok that last part was partially true. My plan was to use my 'Oz Allowance' to get a good hotel. I mean considering tomorrow we WERE going to be sleeping on the floor I probably earned it. Also note to self, get a sleeping bag.
"Yup. Five Stars. Anyways that's my bullhead. Wish me luck tomorrow!" Thanking the easy escape and the Bullhead arriving early I dashed onto the landing platform and boarded before the engines completely shut off. Since I was the only passenger expected we took off as soon as I was seated.
I took the flight time to look up a good five star hotel and booked a room. It was a couple thousand lien but it was fine. Not really my money anyways. Once we landed I summoned my bike and sped off to the hotel. The hotel was called the White Swan and was beautiful from the outside and in. I was actually excited to stay here...up until I got to the concierge.
"I'm sorry 'sir'.." He pronounced sir like it hurt his soul to call me that. "While you do indeed have a reservation, we here at the White Swan deal to a higher tier of clientele and it would hurt our reputation to let in common folk such as yourself.
"So you're just going to turn me, a paying customer away, because what? I'm not famous or something?"
"Well that and you have the barbarian air of a huntsman. Protectors or not they bring nothing but trouble, are boorish brutes that mistreat the staff, and trash the rooms, and above all else they're stingy tippers. So you will have to find lodging elsewhere."
At this point I had already had enough of this pompous asshole to waste anymore time. So I just took a deep breath before I went dragon and burned the place down.
"Ok. Fine. You win. Just give me a full refund and I'll be on my way."
"I'm afraid that won't be possible. After processing fees, cancellation fees, and service fees, we can only refund you half."
"Ok, now that's just robbery! And what service have you provided me with?! You're refusing my service!"
'Well sir I'm sorry but you can either take it or take it and have security escort you out."
"Excuse me, is there a problem here?"
We both looked over to the person who interrupted our conversation. I could only describe her as a snow angel. Dressed in all white with some red and light blue in certain spaces of her outfit. She had pure white hair to match and even the lone red scar on her face added to her beauty versus tarnishing it.
"Buuuh?"
"Oh, Mrs. Schee! We've been waiting for you, please just give me one moment to get rid of this common filth and I'll be right with you."
"Dude, common filth? You don't even know me. Yeah I'm a huntsman in training, but just because I'm that and not super rich or famous doesn't mean you can pick and choose who you let stay with you."
"Unfortunately it does. This institution does reserve the right to refuse service." The angel said, "Although if they're turning away huntsmen I'll have to cancel my reservation as well."
At that the face of victory the asshole had dropped into a face of worry. "Why would that be Mrs. Schnee?"
"Well as I am currently not a Huntsman, I am in Vale to attend Beacon so if you are refusing service to Huntsman that will include myself. Such a shame. I'll have to let father know that his favorite hotel turned down a Schnee, not to mention once he finds out he'll tell his friends and so on..."
"Please Mrs. Schnee, we can be reasonable. I'm sure a Huntress of your standing and caliber will not..."
"Well, I could change my mind if you let my fellow huntsman..."
"Magus."
"Thank you, yes my fellow huntsman keep his reservation and stay the night as well."
"Yes of course. Forgive my previous rudeness Mr. Noir. It would honor the White Swan to have you here. Let me call someone to get your luggage. Will you need valet parking for your beautiful bike?"
"No, I've got it." I willed the bike to return to Dragon and watched the girl's and the ass kisser's face open in surprise as a magic circle appeared under my bike and it sank into it. Yes after that I changed this guy from asshole to ass kisser.
"A glyph?"
"Yup. Cool Semblance right?" The girl zeroed back into me, looking me over with a careful eye.
"Magus Noir huh? Any relation to the Schnee family?"
"I am One Hundred Percent certain I'm not related Mrs.?"
"Weiss. Weiss Schnee. I'm sure you've heard of me. I don't mean to be rude but I must be going now. I need to do some final preparation before Beacon tomorrow."
"Oh yea go ahead." She was already gone before the words even left. Only stopping long enough to get a check in confirmation from the concierge and have some bell hops follow her with her luggage.
"So, we're good then?" I asked the concierge. He just hung his head in defeat and confirmed my check in and told me my room number, letting me know my scroll would open the door. I didn't even wait for a bellhop since it was just one bag. I just headed up, took a shower then laid in the comfortable bed in my sleepwear. Remembering I had to arrive with the students I set an alarm for an ok time in the morning then passed out.
So as per usual, favorite/follow/review. Now that I'm not sick chapters will be up regularly. Next chapter will end as initiation starts and of course after that is
Initiation itself. Poll will close by 8pm Central time so if you want to get a late vote in now's your chance. Yes, I briefly introduced Weiss here. I thought it was only fair since the rest of Team RWBY got their time to shine.
Spell Rings:
Driver On
Kick Strike
Dragorize
Connect
Defend
Big
Liquid
Bind
Copy
Drill
Griffon Plamonster
Garuda Plamonster
Special
Thunder
Style Rings:
Flame
Hurricane
Land
Water
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