Hey peps! Here I am with a brand new chapter for you guys to read and enjoy. I hope you will like it. Also, I have to mention that I have a new idea for the story. On the next arc, the young Prince of Vale will come to Beacon for a visit and there he will find Ruby and fall in love for her, but unfortunately for him, she doesn't want to be in a relationship with the Prince because she already has boyfriend. The bad part is that the boy doesn't take no for an answer, so he will force her to come with him by threatening to hurt those she love.

The Prince will then take her to his palace and announce his wedding with Ruby. I could tell you what's going to happen but I prefer to leave that has a surprise. Anyway, have a great read everyone, and please leave a review if you have the time, thank you. Bye.

A Shattered Life

Chapter 26: Welcome to Beacon!

Lord Geo and his beautiful girlfriend were making their way towards the Galeon's hangar, where medical officer Sunny was waiting for her friend to arrive alongside the pilot that is going to transport them to one of the most prestigious academies in the whole world, Beacon. In order to be accepted into that place, students must attend combat schools, such as Signal, to prepare themselves for the academy's rigorous entrance exam. This was the main reason why Ruby trained hard during the years she was in school, she wanted to improve her skills so she could pass the exam and enter Beacon.

Her dream was to become a Huntress like her mother, but unfortunately, she was forced to abandon that precious dream because of what happened between her and Taiyang. Of course that burning desire never left her heart when she ran away from home, and now being so close to the academy awoke that feeling again. "I'm not sure if I told you this before but I always wanted to come here." She looked through the window, her silver eyes were focused at the structure located near the edge of an impressive cliff that overlooks the entire city of Vale, the capital of the kingdom. "Becoming a Huntress was my objective since I was little, reading those comic-books about heroes protecting the world and defending the weak made me want to be one as well."

Geo had no idea, this was the first time Ruby was telling him this. "That's a noble dream, but it isn't too late yet my love." He approached the red warrior and gently hold her hand. "We are going to stay in Vale for god knows how long, you could take this opportunity and try your luck in the exam. You are smart and skilled, you will probably nail it without much effort."

A smile spread across her lips. "Hehe! You always know what to say don't you?" She said with her sweet tone. "But I'm afraid it isn't that simple Geo, only students with seventeen years or above are allowed to enter Beacon, and they must show the grades that they have received from the teachers in the combat school, otherwise they can't enroll." Ruby explained. "Although, there are some special candidates that are invited to join the academy after showing exceptional skill."

"See, you still have a chance." Replied the young boy. "I'm sure if Ozpin see's you in action he will accept you in a heart beat, you even have control over a few Aura techniques and that's not easy as many think." He tried to boost Ruby's morale. "You have my full support if you wish to join Beacon."

"I appreciate it, I really do, but I don't know if I can do that, you need me here to help around. I mean we still have no clue about what we are going to do with the several injured people we have aboard." She was concerned, the rest of the medical supplies that they had gathered during the trip to the kingdom had ended two days ago. "And there's the other matter about Solomon, we can't let him rule Gwain for long, those people must be suffering terribly because of him."

"Don't worry, everything has been taken care of." Said Geo. "I already ordered a couple of soldiers to transport the wounded to the nearest hospital in the city, they will stay there until they are fully recovered. But that issue about Solomon, I will have to discuss it with the Headmaster, see if he can do anything to assist us."

Ruby was surprised with her boyfriend. "For someone who once said he never wanted to be a leader you are doing a pretty good job leading us so far. Every time a problem appears you are immediately thinking of a solution." She replied. "I'm sure when you take the throne back from that pig you will be a wonderful ruler."

"Maybe, but I can't take all the credit, you, Sunny and Avala have helped me in many occasions. Besides you were the ones who rescued me from Cinder's grasp, I wouldn't be here if not for you." Geo placed his other hand on her cheek and caressed it. "Anyway, just think about what I said, you don't have to lose your dream if you don't want to Ruby." He smiled, causing Ruby's cheeks to glow a little. "Come on, the others are waiting for us."

"Right." She and Lord Geo resumed their path towards the hangar, they passed by a few guards and civilians along the day, some of them bowed their heads in respect but the young red haired girl paid no attention to any of them as her mind was focused on Geo's words. He's so thoughtful and I do want to follow my dream...m-maybe I will try to enter and see how things go for a while. Hehe! I have the best boyfriend ever. She giggled.

In a short amount of minutes they arrived at the hangar, the area was rather busy with plenty of noise going around because of stuff that was being moved from section to section. Ruby then spotted her older sibling next to Sunny and it seemed they were having a very lively conversation. "Hey you two!" She greeted. Both girls turned to her and did the same. "Are you coming with us too Yang?"

"Hell yeah!" Yang said enthusiastically. "I'm tired of being stuck in this ship, I want to be on solid ground for once, and see that famous academy up close with my own eyes."

"You and me both." She agreed, bumping her sister's fist.

"Now that we are all here we can finally go." Said Sunny. "Let's get inside people."

Everyone boarded the small transport ship. Ruby took a seat next to Geo while Yang sat on the other side with the medical officer. "Alright! I trust everyone has fasten their seatbelts because we are taking off." Informed the pilot through the intercom. The ship's engines started to work and in an instant the transport went up. "Here we go!" The pilot flew the aircraft out of the hangar.

Both Geo and Ruby looked through the window, the image in front of them was marvelous, there was so much beauty around that they could barely believe it. "This place is truly beautiful." Whispered Ruby to herself. "I wonder what type of people teach at Beacon."

The trip to the academy didn't took long as they quickly reached it in a matter of moments. Several students moved out of the courtyard as they saw the ship approaching, they were quite puzzled to see it landing in the middle of the place. Soon, the engines were turned off and the door was opened. Lord Geo and his friends exited the transport, they looked at their surroundings and noticed there was a good number of students staring at them. Ruby felt a bit uncomfortable has she didn't like when people stared at her for to long, unless it was her boyfriend. "So this is Beacon. I have to admit this place is really impressive." Said Geo.

"I'm glad you find it so." Replied a middle-aged woman that was walking towards them. She has very light-blonde hair tied back into a bun with a curl hanging down on the right side of her face. Her eyes are bright green and she wears thin ovular glasses. She has dangling teal earrings that match the hanging pendant on her collar. "In case you are wondering who I am let me present myself, my name is Glynda Goodwitch and I am a teacher at this fine academy." Glynda introduced herself. "May I know who you are and what's your business here?"

"I'm Geo Casterwill, this is Ruby Rose, Yang and Sunny." He replied. "We are here to see Ozpin, I have something important to give him, it's from my father, Aiden."

"A Casterwill?" She looked at the boy from top to bottom. "I see, please follow me, I will take you to the Headmaster's office." With that said, Glynda and the others made their way inside the main building. "I have to ask you to tell your pilot to leave the ship elsewhere, having that transport there in the courtyard is distracting some of my students."

"Of course." Geo Replied. "Sunny, can you please take care of that?"

"I will do it at once my Lord." She went back.

"Please step inside the elevator." Said Glynda as she entered it, then Yang and her friends followed after. "The Headmaster has busy schedule for today so whatever you have to discuss with him will have be quick if you don't mind." She pressed a button, then the door closed and elevator went up. "Before I forget, please keep your weapons holstered, otherwise I will consider you all has enemies. I hope we understand each other."

"We aren't here to cause trouble, you have my word." Said the young Lord. The door then opened and they walked to the Headmaster's office.

Ozpin was writing something on his Scroll when Glynda and her guests entered. "I'm sorry for disturbing you Ozpin but these people are here to see you."

The Headmaster rose his head and saw that it was Geo and Ruby. "Ah! It's a pleasure to see you again young Lord and you as well Ruby." He greeted them. "My condolences for what happened to your father, he was a dear friend of mine, I knew him for many years. I just wished I was there, maybe things would have been different."

"I appreciate your kind words." Said Geo. "I am here to give you this, my father told me that you should have it." The boy reached into his pocket and retrieved a small sphere, he then placed it on Ozpin's desk. "I have no idea what it is but Salem's agents were trying to take hold of it by any means necessary."

"So you know about her."

"I do, that's why I need your help." He replied. "But first there's a certain matter that I wish to discuss. I want you to allow both Ruby and Yang to prove themselves in the academy's initiation, and if they pass you have to let them attend Beacon." Ruby's heart raced like hell as she eagerly awaited for the Headmaster's answer.

"...Alright." He nodded.

"Thank you." Geo bowed his head, he looked at his girlfriend and winked. Ruby was so happy that all she wanted to do was hug him and fill his face with kisses, but she had to maintain her composure, so instead she blew him a kiss.

"Now, there are several matters that we must discuss. Although, there is one we have to talk about in private."

"Indeed."