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Yang stood no more than fifteen feet away from me, busy hugging her sister. What I wouldn't give to be Ruby right now...

'It's Yang! It's really her! What do I do?!'

Panicking, I grabbed one of the nearby shadow people and pulled it in front of me to hide myself. While it stopped talking, it didn't seem to react to me very much. Still trying to calm my heart, I made a strategic retreat to the windows of the vessel. "You got this Nate." I said heavily leaning against the glass. "A popular character you like and have seen many times. She's just right over there."

Okay so maybe I was taking this a little harder than I should have, but honestly, can you blame me? Let it be known that I am not the most social person. If someone walked up to me and started talking, then yes, I could usually talk to them normally. But I usually wasn't one to start the conversation. Add the fact that is this a fictional person who I'd never thought I'd ever meet in real life. Yeah, not so easy all of the sudden is it?!

'All that talk about living some great adventure and you can't even speak to a girl? Be a man and get your ass over there!'

I stood there with my legs rooted to the ground as the shadow people chatted in the background. No matter how I tried, it felt like my feet had become blocks of lead. I couldn't take a single step on the off chance I might actually go and talk to her.

Before I could muster up the courage to try again, the window in front of me flashed, suddenly working like a TV.

"The robbery was led the nefarious criminal Roman Torchwick, who continues to evade authorities. If you have any information on his whereabouts, please contact the local Vale police department. Back to you Lisa."

Ah Roman Torchwick, the villain who has it all. Looks, class, power, wit. He really isn't lacking in any of these. You just can't find villains like him lying around. Though this does beg the question, why is there a Vale police department, and no huntsmen department? I mean, you know you're doing a pretty shitty job as a cop when a couple of high school students do 10 times better in stopping the actual crimes than your entire department.

The screen shifted, now talking about a Faunus protest that had gone wrong when it suddenly shut off, replaced by a projection of a woman with light blonde hair and green eyes.

"Hello and welcome to Beacon." "Ah, I know this person. Glyn-something right?" "My name is Glynda Goodwitch." "Right, right."

"You are among a privileged few who have the honor of being selected to attend this prestigious academy. Our world is experiencing an incredible time of peace and as future Huntsman and Huntresses, it is your duty to uphold it. You have demonstrated the courage needed for such a task. And now it is our turn to provide you with the knowledge and the training to protect our world."

A devilish smile crept up my face. who WOULDN'T get excited after hearing all that. Shortly after her speech, Beacon Academy came into view. Even from up here in the sky, the school was massive, almost like its own little world. What interested me the most was the towering castle in the back with faintly glowing orbs near the top.

"Ooooh."

"There it is."

"We're really here."

Clamoring could be heard as the students all peeked out from the windows to get a look. As the ship landed, I started making my way to the front, when a white and blonde streak nearly bowled me over as it ran to the nearest garbage can and started puking.

"Yikes." Jaune looked pretty miserable hurling his guts out. Normally I'd probably go over to talk, but my opinion of him really isn't the greatest, so I don't feel like it right now. Or ever, if I could help it. There were more pressing matters on my mind.

"Yang is just ten feet from you, TEN FEET! Just ten little steps and you can just say hi. That's all you gotta do." Once again my legs felt heavy at such a prospect, but this time I felt a bit more ready.

'One step, two steps, three...' I fought my way over to her bit by bit, each step more difficult than the last. I had taken about five steps, halfway to Yang when.

"Well, actually my friends are here." Yang said waving to her sister. "Gotta go, byyyyyyye!" A group of shadow people suddenly appeared around Yang and they all ran off.

I couldn't help but sigh, having chickened out and missed mt chance. "Well...now what? Talking to Ruby should be a lot easier than with Yang, but Jaune will probably show up like before and..." I looked up and sure enough, Jaune helped Ruby up to her feet and introduced himself just like in the second episode.

"Screw it." I said pulling my suitcase. "I'll just go find the locker room by myself." Surely something as easy as that would be a cakewalk right?

I spent the next HALF HOUR walking up and down the school paths before I realized something.

"I have no idea where anything is..."

You'd think having watched every single episode of RWBY meant that I'd know Beacon Academy like the back of my hand. But...no. To be fair, when I watched an episode I never needed to know the layout of the school. If I saw the characters in a classroom I'd think: 'Oh hey, they're in class.' I wouldn't bother scratching my head and wondering where the room was on campus or what facilities were next to it.

"Ugh! I must've passed that stupid ship spot like ten times already. Why aren't students given a brochure for a place this big? Or at least a directory." I pinched the bridge of my nose and sighed. The first day of my new and exciting life so far had been anything but.

"Um, excuse me?" a female voice said from behind.

"What do you want?" I was not in a good mood. Turning around, I saw a girl adorned in golden armor with the reddest hair you'd ever see. A familiar face I'd know all too well. Pyrrha! Another main character encounter so soon! My first impression might not've been that great. Okay...let's try this again.

"I didn't mean to trouble you." Pyrrha said.

I sucked in a deep breath of air, causing the girl to raise her brows. My arm shot out for a handshake, stopping right in front of Pyrrha, causing her to flinch. "Hi."

The red-haired girl looked me over with a slightly confused look on her face before giving an uneasy smile. "Hello." she said tentatively taking my hand and shaking it. "Are you alright?"

"What? Me? Yeah, totally fine, why do you ask?"

"Oh, that's good." Pyrrha said placing her hand on her chest and making a relieved expression. "I was concerned because this is the third time you've circled around back to the landing platform."

'Aw crap...she saw that?'

My expression wasn't missed by Pyrrha. She put a few fingers on her mouth suppressing a chuckle...probably for my sake. "Are you by chance...lost?"

"Ugh." no use trying to play it cool now. "Yeah, I'm lost. I thought I'd look around since we've all got time before the exam. You know, take in the sights. But this place is so big it's hard to find anything!"

"It does take some getting used to." Pyrrha said with a sympathetic smile. "Would you like me to show you around?

"Huh? You really wouldn't mind?"

"Well, it's like you said, we've all got some extra time and mine seems to be free right now."

"Thanks, that'd be awesome!"

"It's decided then."

Being shown around by a nice girl. Looks like my first day might not be so bad after all. Talking to her might actually help me start to relax a little more. I STILL hate myself for freezing up around Yang.

"Anywhere in particular you'd like to go first?" Pyrrha asked.

"How about the locker room? I'm getting a little tired of lugging this briefcase around." The two of us set off from the landing platform once again. Hopefully for the last time, and headed off to the locker room. "Ah, hey." I said speaking up.

"Yes?"

"This is your first time attending Beacon right? How do you already know your way around?"

Pyrrha smiled. "A while back I was brought here so I could see the school. It had been decided long ago that I would attend this academy because of my...accolades."

"Oh, I see."

Makes sense, Pyrrha is regarded as the strongest student in Beacon Academy, and her performance before coming here was pretty stellar too. I can see why they did that since she's practically a shoo-in for this place.

Pyrrha cleared her throat. "Enough about that, I don't believe I've caught your name yet."

"Ah, sorry about that. My name is N...Aero." This whole name thing is taking longer than I thought to get used to...

"It is a pleasure to meet you." she responded with a nod.

"Thank you." We continued walking when I couldn't help but notice Pyrrha giving me an odd look. What? Was there something on my face? It got weirder until...

"Well?" she asked looking at me expectantly.

"Well, what?"

Pyrrha gave me a surprised expression and crossed her arms with a frown."You introduced yourself, but aren't in the least bit interested in asking about me?"

'That's right! I'm not supposed to know her yet! Since I already knew her name I didn't bother asking! She might already be well known by many people, but I'm still acting like an ass right now.' "Ah, sorry about that. Yes, I would love to hear your name. Please."

Pyrrha's expression softened. "That's alright, you were just preoccupied with your first day right?"

"Yeah." I said letting out a sigh. I'm glad this woman is so forgiving.

"My name is Pyrrha Nikos." She said putting a hand on her breastplate and giving a slight nod with her head. "It's a pleasure to meet you Aero."

"Likewise." I said smiling with a nod of my own.

"Here we are."

Pyrrha led me to a long gray room, with rows upon rows of lockers. Not unlike what I might see in a regular school. I walked up to one of the lockers on my left and inspected it. A tall, silver rectangle which looked like any other locker, save for the holographic keypad I saw by the handle giving it a unique futuristic feel. My hand reached out to the keypad, hovering over the hologram projection before pressing a finger onto it.

BEEP

To my surprise, my finger touched the hologram as if it were a solid surface. The button lighting up and releasing a small sound.

"Careful there." Pyrrha said walking over. "Those lockers are designed to transport themselves based on a code you put in."

"Oh, okay." My mind was still on the solid holograms. How exactly did they make those work? Come to think of it doesn't Velvet do something similar? Making copies of weapons using holograms? That's incredible. Imagine if I could have a choice weapon of my own designed from that. Would the weapon be light or weigh as much as a regular one?

I casually walked through the locker room, placing my hand on a locker as I passed. Pyrrha followed me on my leisurely stroll. "This is where all of the teams are gonna gather huh?" I knew that there was still one more day before the exam but I couldn't help but feel nervous and excited. Who's team would I be on? How hard would the exam be? I should be alright, after all, I AM Aero...

"Speaking of teams." Pyrrha said, speaking up. "I wonder who we are going to end up with, there are so many possibilities. I had planned on letting the chips fall where they may, see what fate had in store." Pyrrha sat at one of the benches and turned to me. "How about you Aero? Do you have anyone in mind you'd like on your team?"

"Hehe, well I may have ONE person in mind I'd like on my team." A grin formed on my face for a second, as a blonde-haired girl came to mind, before it quickly disappeared. "Unfortunately...we don't get to pick our teams so that's a moot point."

"We don't get to choose our own teams?"

"Nah." I sat down next to her and frowned leaning on my hand. "The staff are just gonna chuck the students into some danger zone. Whoever you see first is on your team. You take your team and grab a 'relic' at the end of the area to pass." I flashed her a smile. "Looks like you get your wish Pyrrha, fate's gonna decide who's on your team."

Pyrrha tilted her head. "Aero, the exams are different each year and are kept a secret so that no one can prepare in advance. How would you possibly know all this?"

'Is that how that worked? Shoot I really shouldn't have just run my mouth like that. Quick, make something up.' "Heh, guess that makes me psychic then." I said trying to play it off.

"Psychic huh?" Pyrrha stood up and gave me an amused smile. "Pray tell, what does my future hold?"

"That's easy, you..." Flashes of memory shot through my mind as I recalled what happened to Pyrrha. Countless grimm attacking everyone, Vale overrun with rogue paladins and grimm killing indiscriminately. Yang losing her arm and Pyrrha turning to ash. "...die."

"Aero?"

"H-huh?"

"Are you alright? You zoned out there for a second." Pyrrha gave me a concerned look. "Come on." she said putting a hand on my shoulder. "We should go or we'll miss orientation."

I couldn't shake what I'd just remembered, but eventually decided to save it for later. Pyrrha led me to a large dome-shaped building which looked like a mini coliseum. Again, I'm pretty grateful to have her as my guide or I definitely wouldn't have known to come here. Walking through the impressive doorway I was greeted by a familiar sight.

'Oh goddamn it...' More shadow people. This time there were more of them all lined up. This made students like Yang and Weiss REALLY stand out. I swear if I somehow end up with a shadow person on my team I'm going to murder someone...

"So many are already here Aero, are we the last ones to arrive?"

"Almost the last ones." I said gesturing to Ruby and Jaune who were now making their entrance.

"Ruby! Over here! I saved you a spot!"

Yang happily shouted and waved at her sister. Honestly, Yang could probably cure cancer with her bright smile.

"I wonder what they'll tell us." Pyrrha said thoughtfully. "These are people who have fought and endured for many years. Imagine the experience and wisdom that they will share with us."

"Yeah...wisdom..." I've seen what Ozpin has done with his 'wisdom' and I am NOT impressed. Now I can't remember what his speech was word for word but I do know the general idea of it. "They're probably gonna say something along the lines of: 'Things aren't going to be easy, we'll help, but it's your responsibility."

"I think they're going to be a little more profound than that Aero."

Up ahead, I could hear yelling between Ruby and Weiss. I'd go over and say something, but if memory serves, one of Weiss's greatest lines is about to happen right now.

"Look uh, sounds like you two just got off on the wrong foot." Yang said scratching her hair. "Why don't you start over and try to be friends okay?"

"Yeah! Great idea sis!" Ruby cleared her throat. "Hello Weiss, I'm Ruby. Wanna hang out? We can go shopping for school supplies."

"Yeah! And we can paint our nails! And try on clothes! And talk about cute boys like tall blonde and...scraggly over here." Weiss said gesturing to Jaune.

"Oh wow Really?!" Ruby asked, absolutely bursting with excitement.

"...No."

"Heh, heh heh." I couldn't help but laugh. The idea that something so simple and mean could be so funny. I didn't know Weiss had it in her.

"Looks like THAT guy's having a good time." Yang said jerking a thumb in my direction and chuckling.

I immediately turned away and frown with a sigh.

"Aero, are you alright?" Pyrrha asked.

Out of all the ways I could've greeted Yang and worrying so much about it, that's the first impression I get with her? Fortunately, there was a slight feedback from a microphone as Ozpin began speaking, taking the attention off of me.

"I will...keep this brief. You have traveled here in search of knowledge, to hone your craft and acquire new skills. And when you are finished you plan to devote yourself to the protection of the people. But I look amongst you, and all I see is wasted energy..."

'Asshole.'

"...in need of purpose, direction."

'Oh. My bad.'

"You assume knowledge will free you of this, but your time at the school will prove that knowledge can only carry you so far. It is up to you to take the first step."

Ozpin exited the stage while Glynda came up and took his place. "You will gather in the ballroom tonight, tomorrow your initiation begins. Be ready. You are dismissed." The shadow people around us started to disperse, at her words.

"I'm a natural blonde you know." Jaune said in a smug voice to Weiss. Who for her part, pinched the bridge of her nose in frustration.

"Knowledge can only take us so far..." Pyrrha repeated. "It's just as much our duty as it is theirs to help us grow."

"I already said the same thing!"

"I think the headmaster's version sounded a little better." she chuckled. "Shall I continue showing you around Beacon? I imagine there's a lot more you need to see."

"Oh yeah, almost forgot, I'm looking forward to this."

As we once more began our tour of the academy, I couldn't help but feel an uneasy pit in my stomach, like there was something very important I had forgotten...

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Aero stretched and yawned turning over on the mattress still half asleep. A smile crossed his face and he snuggled into his unusually comfy pillow. 'This is the best sleep I've ever had.' He thought contentedly. 'I rarely ever get to sleep in since my alarm clock...'

His eyes bolted open.

"MY ALARM CLOCK! I SLEPT IN!"

Aero threw off the covers and jumped out of bed.

CRUNCH

"Huh?"

He looked down to see an empty bag of potato chips under his feet, and it wasn't the only one either. Several similar looking bags littered the ground among other things. It looked like a tornado had hit this place. "What's going on?" Aero's eyes narrowed. Last he remembered, he had fallen asleep in his own room, so why'd he wake up in this one? He ran to the door and quietly opened it, stealthily peeking down the unfamiliar hallway.

"I don't know who brought me here but they're gonna regret that they ever did..."

Aero could hear some faint sounds in the room ahead of him. Tiptoeing quietly, he snuck up to a white sliding door. Steeling himself, he yanked open the door and raised his fists expectantly.

"Hmm?" A blonde-haired teenager could be seen about to pour himself a cup of coffee. He glanced at Aero for a second and then continued pouring. "You're up later than usual." he said raising the mug to his mouth.

"I'll make this easy on you!" Aero growled, jabbing a finger at the teen. "Where am I?"

Cameron stopped before the cup reached his lips and raised a brow. "Home. You forget what this place looks like or something?"

"Nonsense! Who brought me here?"

Cameron sighed. Giving up on his coffee, he gave Aero an odd expression. "Nate, I thought you said you don't drink."

"Nate?"

"Ho boy." the teenager shook his head and placed his coffee near Aero. "Looks like you need this way more than I do."

Aero suspiciously watched him leave before glancing at the mug he left. "That guy doesn't SEEM like a bad person...and I don't think a kidnapper would let their guard down like that around a huntsman." Picking up the mug, he gave it a careful sniff before looking at it. In the dark brown liquid, he saw a face that was not his own.

"AH!"

The cup fell to the ground, breaking into pieces.

"Nate, what was that?" Cameron called from another room.

"Uh, nothing!" He bent down to pick up the pieces but froze when he saw his reflection in the coffee puddle. Aero hesitated and touched his face seeing the stranger in the puddle do the same. "Nate..." he said quietly.

Picking up the pieces, he quietly pondered what it was that could've put him in this situation before shaking his head. "I don't get it. My semblance isn't body transfer, and I didn't meet anyone unusual last night. Maybe the room of this 'Nate' might hold a clue."

Aero returned to the messy room and grimaced. The more he looked, the worse it seemed to get. A room like this was a veritable nightmare for a neat freak like Aero. "I can't even CONCENTRATE knowing something like this exists..."

He immediately set out on the gruesome task of deep cleaning the room. All the while keeping an eye open for anything that might explain how he got here. An hour and a half passed. "Nothing..." Aero fell on Nate's bed and let out a sigh. He wasn't any closer to finding out what was going on. "Well, at least this place looks nice now."

KNOCK KNOCK

"Hmm?"

"Nathaniel?" Cameron asked opening the door. "Are you still..." he stopped, surprised by the drastic change to the room he entered. "What the..."

"Hello?" Aero tilted his head. "Am I still what?"

The other shook himself out of the trance. "Wow...I think I like you better drunk..."

"I'm not drunk, now what is it?"

"Ah right. Why are you still here? I thought you'd have left for work by now."

"Work?"

"Yeah, work. You know, put in the hours, bring home money. That kinda stuff?"

"Uh..."

Cameron rolled his eyes. "You won't make it in time if you walk, I'll give you a ride this once. Go get ready." he said shutting the door.

"I have a job?" A curious smile appeared on Aero's face. He'd never had a job before, or even considered the idea. Day in and day out he exercised his body and skills for the sole purpose of being a huntsman. There wasn't any other option available to him because of his father. But now, all that had somehow changed in only a single night. He quickly threw on a clean set of clothes, eager to try this new experience. "Well...I suppose it couldn't HURT to give it a try. I certainly won't learn more about my situation standing around."

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"Well, I'd say that's about everything there is to see at Beacon." Pyrrha said. "This is where we'll be sleeping tonight."

Beacon was a lot larger than I'd thought it was, and I already thought it was pretty big, so the sun had already set by the time we were finished. But a lot of the time was spent talking to Pyrrha, so I was never really bored.

"Sorry that this took such a long time Aero, I hope it wasn't too boring for you."

"Are you kidding me, worst tour ever." I said in a humorous tone. "No peanuts, no air conditioning, and no souvenirs. Why, I've half a mind to ask for a refund."

"I don't recall you actually paying." Pyrrha said chuckling a bit.

"In all honesty though, thank you Pyrrha. I actually had fun, and really appreciate it." She also helped me get over the whole talking to fictional characters thing, but I think I'll keep quiet about that part.

"You're welcome Aero, I enjoyed myself too. Truth be told, I thought I was going to be alone until my team was assembled. So it was nice to have your company."

I stretched and yawned suddenly feeling a wave of drowsiness wash over me.

"We should go rest for tomorrow Aero, we wouldn't want to be a burden on our members. Who knows, you and I might end up on the same team."

A smile crept over my face. "Fingers crossed."

Entering the ballroom, I noticed that a lot had changed after Pyrrha and I had looked around this place. The tables had been put away, several candles had been lit, and there were countless people lying on the ground. Shit, I forgot about this part. The boys and girls were separated into two different sides, but I didn't mind that. What I did mind however was the idea of a bunch of boys sleeping next to each other, UNCOMFORTABLY close to each other, half of which weren't wearing a shirt.

"Nope." I picked up Aero's blanket and pillow and immediately plopped down in the farthest corner of the room by the window. I could still hear lots of chatter and other sounds as the boys roughhoused with each other. It wasn't all bad though, not like it was just the boys here...I could also see the girls.

"Hot digitty..." These guys fooling around and sleeping don't know what they're missing. Yang wore an orange T-shirt with a flaming red heart in the center and black shorts. These pajamas gave her sort of a casual allure. Hey, think what you want about me, this is probably the last time I'm gonna get such a great view. Looking at Ruby, she wore a grayish black T-shirt and white pajama pants with little roses. Her pajamas looked a little cute and kinda childish. Wait, how old is Ruby again? Hmm, better not take any chances.

I turned my attention to Blake, but the second I did, her head perked up like she'd felt my gaze. I quickly turned back before she saw me looking and pretended to be busy for about a minute. When I turned back to her she was reading her book again.

'Did she see me? Well, that's enough eye candy for now.' I turned my attention to the window and tried to ignore the boys playing around. Staring out into the open night, and watching the dark sky of the new world I was in.

As time passed, more people had started quieting down. I wasn't sure how long it'd take for everyone to start sleeping, but didn't mind it too much. The night sky was breathtaking. In my world, the only thing I could usually see was a murky black sky with stars but here...it was like there was nothing hidden. There were more stars that I'd even thought were possible! Colorful constellations and galaxies shone in the sky, it was like a work of art! "Wow..." I knew there were many differences between Remnant and Earth, but this was still breathtaking to see with my own eyes...

"Hey, you by the window."

"Huh?" I turned around see Jaune walking toward me. 'Oh god, he's wearing a onesie. With fuzzy blue bunny slippers! Quick, pretend you didn't hear him!' I quickly averted my eyes pretending to yawn and laying back on my blanket/bed closing my eyes. 'There, that ought to be enough to-'

"Hello? Can you hear me?" Jaune stood over me looking down with an oblivious smile, causing me to let out a resigned sigh.

"Hello Jaune, why did you come over here."

"Huh?" Jaune tilted his head. "Have we met already?"

"No, but..." my eyes shifted to the chest area of his onesie. "Your name is embroidered on your pajamas."

"Oh hey, so it is." Jaune said looking down on it. "Well anyway, I just came over here because you looked kinda lonely sitting by yourself in the corner staring out the window. I thought you could use some company and well...I could use some company right now, so...we could both have company."

"Thanks for the thought but...you know what? Yeah, sure, thank you Jaune."

"Really? I mean, great!"

'I'm probably gonna be sitting here for a long time. Some company would be really nice while I'm waiting...even if it's coming from Jaune.'

"So." Jaune began, sitting down. "Are you nervous for tomorrow?"

"Yeah." I lifted my hand clenching it to my chest "Nervous is a pretty big understatement if we're being honest here."

"Me too, I mean, our entire lives might be determined by what happens tomorrow." his voice started to waver a bit. "What if we fail? What if all of this is just a waste of time if we're not good enough?"

"If we fail we can just come back next year and try again."

"I guess..." Jaune replied glumly. He looked down at his lap with an unhappy expression like he was thinking of something unpleasant.

"Jaune, why do you want to be a Huntsman?"

"Huh?" he snapped out of his trance from before. "Why I want to be a Huntsman..." Jaune said thoughtfully. He was quiet for a moment and then shook his head. "I don't know, it's just something I've wanted for a long time. To be some great hero who helps people out like the ones I see in stories. I just kinda feel that I should. Like I somehow have to be." He sighed falling backwards onto his pillow. "You know, I've got my family at home waiting for me, but none of them actually expect me to pass. I just wanna prove them wrong you know?" Jaune paused, looking outside the window. "Maybe prove myself wrong too..."

His eyes immediately widened. "Sorry about all that, I didn't mean to lump a bunch of depressing stuff onto you. Great going Jaune." He muttered. "Anyway, why are you staring out the window?"

"If I tell you you'll laugh."

"Come on."Jaune said leaning forward and lightly elbowing me. "I'm not gonna laugh."

"If you laugh I'm going to draw a dick on your face while you're sleeping."

Jaune's expression immediately became rigid. "O-okay, just give me a second." He took a deep breath and slapped the sides of his cheeks with his hands. "Okay! Not gonna laugh!" he said with a serious and nervous look causing me to chuckle.

"I'm trying to find a shooting star so I can make another wish."

"Oh, is that all? I do that all the time. What are you going to wish for? Ah wait, don't tell me, it won't come true then. Why are you trying to make a wish anyway?"

"I'm..." I paused for a second, before continuing. "Trying to make a wish, because I hurt someone."

"Huh?"

"I made a wish because I wanted something. I got my wish but...that something was also taken from someone else so it could be given to me, and it doesn't feel right. Now this person is gone, and I don't even know what happened to them."

"Well...hey." Jaune said in a sympathetic tone. "It's not like it was your wish that hurt that person, that'd be ridiculous. I mean, wishes are nice but they never come true...even if you really want them to. They were just unlucky I guess."

"Yeah. Sure." I replied blandly.

I didn't think I'd be talking to Jaune about all this kind of stuff. He's annoying, sure, but surprisingly easy to talk to. I know Jaune isn't a bad guy, but I still can't help but dislike him. As a person, he's alright I guess. He'd irk me from time to time in the beginning of the RWBY series, but not too much. However, there were two moments in the show where Jaune earned a small amount of my respect. The first was when he wore a dress to prom to cheer Pyrrha up. That took guts. I don't think I would be able to do something like that. The second was when we see him up late at night training with Pyrrha's video after the fall of Beacon. However, these good moments are far and few in between and not enough to make up for the annoying parts.

"Why are you smiling?" Jaune asked. "Think of something funny?"

"Yeah...something like that."

Morning came and I found myself waking up despite not remembering falling asleep. Stretching and yawning I felt an arm around my waist, as a boy next to me murmured in his sleep and pulled me closer to him. "Ah! Let go!" I gingerly grabbed his arm and then freed myself.

"I'm starting to wish I had slept around shadow people. That way I could have at least pretended that it might've been a girl..." Well, only one thing I can do. Move on with my life and pretend that this NEVER happened. Putting the bedding away and taking care of my morning activities, I headed off to the lockers.

"Hello again." Pyrrha gave me a friendly wave as my locker was right behind hers. Weiss opened her locker and then turned her attention to the crimson-haired student.

"So Pyrrha, have you given thought to the team you'd like to be on? I'm sure everyone would be eager to unite with such a strong well-known individual, such as you."

"Hmm, I had given it some thought. I'd planned to accept whatever might happen as I'm unsure myself."

"Well, I was thinking maybe we would make a great team together.

"Hah!" I chuckled. "Good luck with that."

The white-haired heiress narrowed her eyes her attention now turned to me. "And what's THAT supposed to mean?"

"Well." Pyrrha said speaking up. "Aero had implied that the students would be unable to choose their own teams. Rather they'd be placed into a danger zone, and the first students they encountered would be their teammates."

"That is correct. Though, I used the word 'chucked' instead of placed for a reason."

"Is that so?" Weiss said crossing her arms. "And what makes YOU the authority on knowing something the staff would decide?"

"Lucky guess?"

"That's not what you said before Aero." Pyrrha said waving a finger. "You said that you were psychic."

"Ugh..." I can't believe I said that...REALLY should have just thought up a better excuse. Weiss for her part gave me a deadpan expression.

"Really. Just how gullible do you think I am?" she put her hands on her hips and leaned forward. "If you really are psychic, what am I thinking right now?"

I know Weiss is trying to be intimidating right now but honestly, doing that only makes her look kinda cute. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a fan of the types of girls that act like a princess. "You're thinking...this guy's a fraud."

"Aha!" Weiss shouted pointing at me. She then paused for a moment and her finger drooped. "Yes..."

'Didn't need to be psychic to figure THAT out.'

"Alright then." she continued. "If you're such a great psychic, who's going to be on my team." Weiss looked pretty unconvinced by it all, but if you looked closely enough you could see there was a faint twinkle of curiosity in her eyes. Like she was wondering if I actually was psychic. Hehe, seeing this just makes me want to mess with her.

"I'm getting something." I said putting two fingers on my temple, milking the psychic act for all it was worth. "I see...I see..."

"Well? Who's on my team?" she asked impatiently.

"You will find out...by the end of the day." I said waving my hand mysteriously.

Weiss angrily stomped her foot. "That's NOT funny!"

"You're right." Jaune said popping out of nowhere and leaning against a locker smiling at Weiss. "That wasn't that great. But you know what IS great? Me, Jaune Arc." Jaune put one of his hands below his armor, dusting his fingernails on his hoodie. "Now I've been hearing a lot about teams, and lucky for you, I might just happen to have a place on it for a lovely lady like yourself."

"Would all first-year students please report to Beacon Cliff for initiation?"

Welp, that's my cue to leave. I collected my things walking off.

"Hey!" Weiss yelled after me. "I'm not done with you yet!"

"Worried about that guy leaving?" Jaune asked scooting in front of her. "Don't worry, I'm more than man enough to make up for him."

"Whoa, that's too close! Pyrrha! I little help please!"

"Waaugh!"

Once again, I'm getting the feeling I've forgotten something seriously important...

You know, sometimes in life, we have to ask ourselves difficult questions. Who am I? What is my purpose in life? And HOW THE HELL DID I GET THIS FAR WITHOUT REALIZING I BARELY KNOW HOW TO FIGHT?!

"Oh boy..." I and several other students stood at the edge of a cliff with an enormous forest stretching out below all of us. "That's uh...that's a pretty big drop." How the hell could I forget something so important?! When I was taken to this world, I was given Aero's body. That meant that I got his muscles and his aura. Unfortunately...HIS SKILLS WOULDN'T COME WITH THAT! This is seriously bad. If Ozpin puts me in that forest with the grimm, I'm a dead man.

"For years you have trained to become warriors, and today your abilities will be evaluated in the Emerald Forest." Ozpin said.

"Now, I'm sure many of you have heard rumors about the assignments of teams." Glynda continued "Well, allow us to put an end to your confusion. Each of you will be given teammates...today."

This statement caused Ruby to whimper.

"These teammates will be with you for the rest of your time at Beacon, so it is within your best interests to be paired with someone with whom you can work well."

Another whimper.

"That being said, the first person you make eye contact with after landing will be your partner for the next four years."

Weiss's eyes widened, and she turned her head to look at me in surprise with Pyrrha also following suit.

"WHAT?!" Ruby yelped.

Ozpin continued. "After you've paired up, make your way to the northern end of the forest. You will meet opposition along the way. Do not hesitate to destroy anything in your path, or you WILL die."

Jaune nervously gulped, and this time I can't blame him. Honestly, we're in the same boat right now.

"You will be monitored and graded for the duration of your initiation. But our instructors will not intervene. You will find an abandoned temple at the end of the path containing several relics. Each person must choose one and return to the top of the cliff. We will regard that item, as well as your standing, and grade you appropriately. Are there any questions?"

"Yeah, um sir-" Jaune began.

"Good! Now, take your positions.

"Uh, sir?" Jaune desperately continued. "I've got, um, a question."

"Hold on!" I interrupted. "I uh, turns out I'm not feeling so well. Maybe I'd better wait until I feel better next year."

There was a loud bang as Weiss was launched into the air. My launchpad however was third to last, plenty of time to get off of this crazy train.

"Ah, Aero Cairn." Glynda said looking down at her datapad and stepping forward.

'Is THAT my last name?'

"Skipped last year's initiation because he wasn't feeling well that year either." She turned to me with cold eyes. "What a REMARKABLE coincidence it would happen a second year in a row don't you think?"

"Uh...go figure right? Maybe I've just got a weak constitution." I said nervously. Taking note the seventh person had just been launched.

"Can't this wait?" the woman asked impatiently "You'll ruin the assignment of teams if the number isn't divisible by four."

"I'd love to, but my life's on the line and if I'm not 100% in this exam then, well...you get it." There were three more people before it was my turn. "So I think I'll just lea-"

I was interrupted as Ozpin tapped his cane on the ground, mysteriously causing my pad to activate early and sending me hurtling.

"YOU SON OF A BIIIIIIIIIIIIITCH!"

And so, this brings me to my not so glorious present...