Yup we're going to have a semi-original initiation for this chapter. Trying to make this as enjoyable as the first time we watched RWBY's initiation episode. Fingers crossed I'll succeed but that's a tall order. Then again nothing ventured nothing gained.
Jaune did as Ozpin instructed and took a spot next to his partner on a launch platform. Ozpin took a sip from his mug before beginning "over the years we here at Beacon academy have a tradition of launching potential first years into the Emerald forest. Each year the students had to develop a landing strategy and make their way into and out of the Emerald forest with a relic".
Ozpin stopped for what jaune believed was dramatic effect "that unfortunately will be changing starting today. Today we will use the initiation as a opportunity to give you a glimpse of what being a full fledged huntsmen and huntress is like. In order to give you the best experience we've called in a few of your upperclassmen to participate".
Ozpin turned his head towards the school where a team jaune knew fairly well arrived. "Allow me to introduce Coco adel, velvet scarlatina, yatsuhashi daichi and fox Alistair also known to others as team CFVY. They will be acting as obstacle you must either fight or avoid in order to complete your objective".
A hand rose up to catch Ozpins attention "miss Nikos" the red head lowered her hand "sir you haven't explained what the objective is that we needed to complete". Jaune's eyes widened in surprise to see his first friend on a launch platform next to Ren. Pyrrha noticed jaune was looking towards her so she gave him a warm smile and a small wave to let him know they'd talk later.
Yangs eye's darted from pyrrha to jaune and then to the red mark on his neck. Her mind jumped to several conclusions that made her chest hurt and each one was supported by the red heads desperate desire to see her partner again.
"The objective is simple, just make your way to the other side of the forest and find the temple that will record the time it took for you to arrive. Note that anyone defeated by the second years or our participating teacher will be recorded as last place".
Yangs head shot up "wait there's gonna be a teacher hunting us as well"? Ozpin smiled at the blonde "yes miss xiao long there will be and since this will be the first time this is happening I will be the teacher on the hunt". All the students seemed excited at the chance to test their metal against one of the strongest huntsmen on remnant or most of them were except a few.
Jaune, Ren and Nora exchanged nervous glances with each other but thought better than to voice any objections when everyone seemed happy about it. Ozpin took one last sip from his mug before handing it over to Glynda "best of luck to you all" he said once he faced them again. As if on cue a bullhead flew in front of the cliff so Ozpin and team CFVY could board.
The bullhead flew over the tree tops till it was barely visible from the cliff when it's passengers began to jump out. Once the bullhead pulled away and was out of the launch zone, Glynda turned to the students and wished them luck before sending them all flying off the cliff.
Seconds before the students were launched ruby pulled out a package she was carrying under her hood and tossed it at jaune. "Think fast" ruby called which gave jaune the time to catch the package but not time to prepare for the launch. Jaune flipped through the air ungracefully until yang fired off ember celica in-flight to catch him in the air.
Embarrassing wasn't a strong enough word to describe how he felt when yang caught him out of the air in a bridal carry. Nor the fact he clung to her for dear life until they reached the floor with yang using her gauntlets to slow their momentum until she landed on her feet with jaune still in her hands. Jaune coughed into his fist "you can put me down now" yang smirked at the comment "I don't know this feels kinda right to me".
Jaune rolled his eyes but decided two could play at that game before he placed a hand to his chest batted his eye's like a damsel who'd just been rescued "my hero". Yangs burst into laughter and as a result she dropped jaune to the ground "ow" he cried once he hit the floor. Before he could get up off the ground a hand appeared in front of him from yang "need a hand"?
Jaune raised a brow at the question "sure your not gonna drop me again"? Yang shrugged her shoulders and flashed him a smile "I kinda like it when you fall for me". It was probably the wording or the way she was looking at him but man was the forest getting hotter or was it just him.
Jaune took Yangs hand and allowed her to pull him to his feet. Sometimes he hated how yang could manipulate his emotions with just a smile, she'd learned to do that ever since they turned 15. In the end he chocked it up to being a teenager so he could move on faster.
Jaune took the time to dust himself off before turning his attention to the package ruby threw at him. Yang looked just as curious so he tore the wrapping away and marveled at the black double sided combat knife. There was something familiar about the blade that he just couldn't put his finger on so he spun it in his hand hoping to jog his memoirs.
"Jaune look there's a message from ruby here" yang picked up a slip of paper off the ground with ruby's handwriting on it. Jaune took the slip from yang when offered and read it until the end when a small smile came to him "I knew it felt familiar for some reason". Yang took the paper from jaune to read it herself.
"Jaune I hope you like the weapon I made for you it was based off a mechashift weapon I saw back when mom took me to vale. It was about to be broken down to make a new weapon so I asked the shop owner if I could check it's specs in case I wanted to make one like it in signal. A lot happened and I decided to choose a weapon like dad's but I still had the design laying around so I thought it would be nice if you'd use it yourself. I remembered when you first came to patch you had a sword with you but it got stolen by the White fang so you've been missing one for a while. I made this to celebrate you getting into Beacon but forgot to give it to you when we got on the airships because of problems. So yeah congratulations on getting into Beacon! You owe me for getting into Beacon too".
P.s. I added to the design cause why not.
Yang looked up from the message to see jaune spinning the blade in his right hand before clicking the switch turning the combat knife into a long sword midspin. After a few practice swings he held the new sword diagonally to inspect the blade "ruby you truly are something special" he said happily. Jaune's words didn't go unnoticed cause yang lips tugged down leading to a frown that would have frightened most.
Before jaune could react yang shoved the message into his chest before walking away. He didn't know why but for some odd reason he got the feeling yang was pretty mad about something. Jaune slipped the paper into his pocket before putting the new blade away then gave chase to the angry blonde that stomped her way through the forest.
It was a silent rule amongst the boys that knew yang to never under any circumstances make her truly angry. Understandably her semblance and attitude were one reason for the rule but more than that it was what she did to those boys particularly that made her feared. Jaune had heard many frightening tales of the things she'd do from nut busting to nut busting with her gauntlets on.
Just the thought of it was already making him cringe but she was his partner and they were in a forest which meant they needed to work together. Jaune jogged up to yang but when she saw him she walked faster to get away. Against his better judgement he followed until he could reach her again but this time he took hold of her wrist so she couldn't ignore him.
"Your angry aren't you"?
"I'm not".
Yang tried to pull away but jaunes grip was ironclad "yang talk to me, we're supposed to be partners". Yang turned to him and was about to say something but stopped at the last second before letting out a sigh "it's nothing". Jaune's grip lessened enough for yang to pull her hand free and give it a little rub where he held so strongly.
Jaune took a step closer before putting a hand on her shoulder "yang I know I'm not the best person to talk to but remember as your partner and more importantly your friend I'll listen if you have something to say". A smile broke through her stoic features "thanks, I'll be sure to remember that".
A snapping of twigs had the two stepping apart with each one drawing their weapons. Out of the brush Coco and velvet stepped into the clearing "we're not interrupting anything are we"? "Actually you kinda are but if you like you can come back in 5 minutes and we'll be ready" jaune answered sarcastically.
Coco slid her sunglasses down her nose and eyed the two of them for a moment "oh"? Her eye's turned to yang and a smile crept to her lips while yang seemed to blush under Coco's gaze. "As much as it pains me, and trust me it does, I'm unfortunately gonna have to cut in" Coco hoisted her suitcase before mechashifting it into it's minigun form.
Before they could start a new arrival caught their attention "miss adel, miss scarlatinna if may intrude, why not leave these two to me". Jaune and yang both froze as Ozpin stepped forward with his cane at his side. Coco seemed unsure at first but eventually backed down "sure thing professor but be careful their tough for their age".
Ozpin chuckled softly "that's good to hear, we need new students who give their all in everything they do". Each step had the two blondes tightening their grips on their weapons until Ozpin stopped in front of them. Coco tapped velvets shoulder gaining her attention before nodding in a different direction.
Velvet caught the idea and the two ran off somewhere else leaving Ozpin alone. The elder man tapped his cane against the floor "feel free to try and escape but don't be disappointed by how far you get".
Yang turned her head slightly to jaune "we're doing this right"?
"Yup".
"Damn".
Another one bites the dust people. I'll say this now but initiation is going to take a few chapters to get through.