Given that I started classes this week, I really wanted to get a chapter out for the adoring fans. This chapter sets up the personalities of SPHR more than just telling you them, since Skylar has gotten most of the spotlight in this story, So I hope you enjoy.

Walking beside the scariest (yet also the most beautiful) teacher in all of Beacon, Skylar felt like he was walking to his execution rather than a meeting with Professor Ozpin. His hands were shaking with guilt and fear, rage boiling beneath the surface; he never felt such self-loathing before in all his life and he had some pretty bad days. He didn't even remember what happened, at least not entirely. It felt like something inside him had taken control while he had been lost in the shadows of his own mind. His heart pounded within his chest, like every beat was a warning of something far more dangerous than he would ever know.

It wasn't like he could explain it either. It could be his semblance but if all it took was Cardin badmouthing the Faunus why hadn't it ever shown up before? it wasn't the first time he had ever heard such insults before in his life. But Ozpin wasn't a fool and there was no way he would just take an excuse at face value. He was a Headmaster for crying out loud who had taken Skylar under his wing to train him at the most prestigious academy in Vale. Not even a semester done in his first year and Skylar may have just seriously injured another prospective huntsman (granted Cardin was far from worthy of even being called a Huntsman in training, but that was no excuse for the crime committed against him.) over a minor bit of racism. No excuse on Remnant was going to be able to save him. His only hope for an absolution was Ozpin being lenient or at the very least knew something about whatever darkness inside of Skylar caused him to react as such.

But would that save him from expulsion? Not very likely.

Goodwitch was offering no help as it was either. Not that Skylar expected any different. She was a bit of a stone cold witch in every sense of the word; it wouldn't surprise him if Glynda had given birth to Weiss. So any chance of sympathy was more or less out the window since he would likely be thrown out of Beacon before he had a chance to say goodbye to anyone. He would never see Helen Paris or Robin again. At least not as a huntsman anyway (not that he would want to be seen by them given how much of a failure he was).

It was taking all his willpower not to scream in agony as it was, but he kept his mouth shut to avoid anymore unwanted attention, his eyes glued firmly to the ground as he walked beside Goodwitch the clicking of her heels ringing through his ears like a clock ticking down to the final seconds of the hour.

All Skylar could do was think of how badly he had failed in his quest.

Would it be wishful thinking that he would be able to travel to one of the other academies spread throughout Remnant. Beacon was his first choice, but maybe one of the other schools could assist him. He definitely wouldn't want to go to Atlas with its rigidity and Ironwood certainly would not be accepting of Skylar's necessities as a Huntsman no matter how much Ozpin trusted him. Vacuo, being in the middle of the dessert was much too harsh for Skylar's liking and he wasn't likely to find answers way out there. That left only Haven academy in Mistral. He knew that the headmaster there was a Faunus perhaps he would understand what Skylar was going through.

That was the best-case scenario. Skylar didn't want to even think about the worst-case scenario.

His gaze wandered towards the distant sky, the blue hue was very soothing. He had always enjoyed the sky, ever since he was a child. Perhaps that was why his parents had named him Skylar?

Was she looking at the same crystal blue sky? Did she watch the stars at night, wondering about his wellbeing? Did both of them?

Skylar was brought out of his thoughts when the echoing of heels came to a halt. Having ben lost in thought, that he hadn't even noticed that they had arrived at the Beacon Tower building and Goodwitch was no giving him a pointed glare as if to say "get in there". Not wanting to incur her wrath Skylar quickly shuffled his way into he building before making his way to the elevator, Goodwitch not far behind him.

Goodwitch quickly walked ahead of Skylar; as a student Skylar did not have the proper authorization to enter the headmaster office, so she quickly punched in her authorization code and the elevator doors swung open beckoning the two in.

Skylar gulped looking into the tightly enclosed space as if he was looking into the jaws of defeat. Would it be possible to runaway? Well he could try but with Goodwitch's semblance she would stop him from getting to far.

On the other hand Skylar wasn't a coward, so he wasn't going to let his fear overtake him. He had to face the consequences of his actions whatever that meant and the only thing he could do was hope for the best. He entered the elevator, Goodwitch coming in from behind, turning to face the door as it closed.

The ride up to Ozpin's remained very uneventful as if anything could happen in an elevator short of Good witch or Skylar doing something to injure each other or themselves in what would either be a very short fight or the two making out for no reason whatsoever.

Soon enough the doors opened revealing on the other side a well kept office, a desk with a plant on it beside the elevator, with another elevator on the other side, Two pillars set not far from each of them, most likely there for decorations. The ceiling was decorated as well with clock like structures, all turning with the passage of time. On the far side of the room was a wing like desk with a rather comfortable albeit spinal column lie chair at the center of it with the windows to the office showing a rather gorgeous view behind the desk, the Beacon tower clock visible on the windows as well. The floor was also decorated with a clock design as well.

'Ozpin really likes clocks doesn't he?' Skylar thought wistfully as he entered the room. if anything it made Skylar feel like Ozpin would be late for a very important date if any one of the clocks suddenly broke or went missing

Speaking of the man himself, Ozpin was standing on the far side of the room gazing out of the windows back turned t Skylar and Goodwitch, but when the doors to the elevator opened, he turned to see who had entered his domain. Needless to say he did not look at all surprised when he saw Skylar and his combat instructor entered the room. It didn't take a genius to see that he was already informed about what had happened.

Either word traveled that fast or Ozpin secretly bugged every inch of Beacon. Either way this was not a conversation that Skylar was looking forward to.

Holding onto his cane, Ozpin turned around fully, gesturing for the pair to move closer to his desk, Goodwitch doing so without any hesitation. Skylar however didn't move watching his two teachers like a hawk eying a predator getting ready to pounce.

Ozpin made his way to his desk, before sitting down in his chair propping his elbows on the table and clasping his hands together his gaze unwavering as he stared at Skylar. Goodwitch on the other hand made her way to the desks right hand side leaning against it to support her weight, her arms folded across her chest giving Skylar a very disapproving look.

'So this is how it ends huh?' Skylar thought to himself his lips curling into a deep scowl to hide his unease at the situation, even if it didn't fool either teacher the last thing he wanted to do was be seen as a scared little child in front of them. Something inside him just seemed to flip and well, he suddenly didn't seem so nervous. No in fact he felt utterly angry. Everything that happened in the past few weeks just seemed to burst and he couldn't take it anymore. Consequences be damned he wasn't going to keep up the oum damned charade up anymore

Standing tall, his arms firmly at his side Skylar walked closer to Ozpin's desk stopping several feet away from it, his red/silver eyes glaring at his teachers with utter disdain. Perhaps it was his pride getting the better of him but he was not going to go down without a fight. He just wanted to make it known that whatever happened wasn't his fault. At the very least he didn't have to worry about Team CRDL attempting to discredit him. To bad PHR JNPR and RWBY were not here to back him up (not that they would be able to explain what happened to him).

"Mr. Caelum." Ozpin began smoothly. I'm all my years as headmaster of Beacon, I must say this is quite a first for me. I've seen students get physical outside of the training area before but never at such an extent as this. Would you are to explain to me what happened?"

Skylar let out a snort, surprised that Ozpin even bothered asking. The man was the headmaster of the school was he really bothering trying to have Skylar explain something he already knew? What was the point to that? "If you're as perceptive as believed, Professor, do you really have to ask?" Skylar replied snarkily

Ozpin blinked surprised by the response (or rather the lack thereof), his eyes flashing with an emotion that could almost be read as familiarity but didn't take the bait at all. Instead, the older man just continued to gaze at his student, expecting a more respectful answer than that. Unfortunately for him, Skylar didn't bother explaining instead he responded with "If your just going to give me detention Ozpin, get on with it, cause we both know that you know exactly what I did, and neither of us know the how. No I don't know if that's my semblance, I don't know how I did it, so I cant replicate it. Does that answer any and all questions you have Ozpin?"

Glynda straightened up, pointing her riding crop at the boy dangerously "Watch your tone Mr. Caelum" she snapped.

Skylar just stared at her incredulously "and what, Professor? What happened wasn't my fault. Besides I'm honestly surprised than we are even having this conversation when Cardin has been making it a point to victimize everyone in this school like he is practically a God, while you have done nothing but allow him to persist in his actions with little recourse If Mr. Holier than thou racist bastards like Cardin are allowed to attend Beacon and continue to have prejudicial attitudes towards their peers, than please tell me WHAT IS THE POINT OF PROTECTING THE PEOPLE WHEN ALL YOU DO IS ABUSE THE POWER GIVEN TO YOU?!"

His outburst surprised the blonde haired witch, who was now staring at him like she had never seen anything like him before. Skylar, however, wasn't done "All I can tell you is that whatever happened is done. And it scares me more than you can imagine. Do you have any idea what is like to feel that there is something inside you, something so powerful and so dangerous that it makes you feel like your just a grimm in a human suit?" that was the only way that Skylar was able to describe his feelings at the time.

Skylar then turned his attention back to Ozpin "Professor, If your just going to give me detention, then do it, if you want to expel me go ahead. I told you why I came here the day I applied to Beacon. Nothing will stop me from finding her. Not Cardin, not you. so what will it be?"

Everyone went silent, as if comprehending those words. Goodwitch for one looked absolutely gob smacked at Skylar's nerve. She looked over to Ozpin, who was gazing at Skylar carefully, like he was studying something that was never before documented before in the history of mankind, debating whether or not to take action. After a moment he just sighed as if resigned to the fact that arguing wouldn't get this conversation to go anywhere " you will have to have consequences Mr. Caelum, as you did injure another student. But for now I suggest you return to your team. They will need an explanation for your actions at the very least."

Skylar shrugged before muttering a quick "understood, before turning and walking towards the elevator. He pressed the button that called the elevator back up. as he did so, he resist the urged to look back at his teachers who were honestly stupefied by his attitude but it wasn't unexpected. He was confused and angry, about the situation with it being hard to explain when you didn't understand it.

He felt the residue of that power flowing within him, calling out like some beacon, urging him to summon it again. It felt evil and unforgiving, not unlike what he had done to Cardin's face. The very thought of him using that power, even if it was his semblance, made him want to vomit. To give in to that anger, it felt intoxicating and destructive all the same. Huntsman werent exactly known to be subtle in combat; there were times when collateral damage was impossible t avoid, but they did have to keep their emotions In check during combat; lest it take advantage of them. It could lead to them getting hurt or worse attracting the creatures of grimm which would make it even harder to act in combat when thee were two different sides of conflict you were trying to control.

'I can't use that power again' Skylar thought morosely. Growing up he had managed to unlock his aura very quickly, but his semblance remained locked away. back ten he felt jealous of his peers, who seemed to be able to get their semblances like they were nothing then there was him. now that he managed to unlock what might have been a fraction of said power the last thing he wanted was to feel that might coursing through is veins once again

yet as he entered the elevator and turned around to face the ever closing doors, Skylar already felt like he was trapped in the claws of something more dangerous than he could ever imagine, without any hope of escape.

Glynda continued to contemplate Skylars words her gaze fixed on the closed elevator doors that the young man had left through her mind racing as the conversation with Skylar replayed over in her mind. not so much his clear and utter loathing of bullying but more the fact that he didn't have any answers about his actions. Answers that Glynda felt were already answered and kept in the dark.

As a teacher it was her duty to guide those enrolled in Beacon to be their best, and for the most part she was happy to say that she had done well in her job. But there was to her position than that.

Looking at Ozpin, she wasn't surprised to see that he was looking at the door lost in thought as well, but she saw something more. Fear. For the first time in her life Glynda could tell that Ozpin was frightened by something was it something that Skylar said? No, it couldn't be. The Headmaster was many things, but a coward was not one of them.

Yet as she stood there in wonder Ozpins expression did not change. "Professor? Why didn't you say anything about his abilities?" she asked curiously. Ozpin knew the dangers of the world that most were kept ignorant of. Glynda was one of the few privy to what Ozpin meant having seen power beyond her wildest dreams extremely close to heart.

Ozpin turned to his vice headmistress, giving her a small but noticeable glare. "Ms. Goodwitch." He began. You understand as well as I do that we cannot just reveal this secret its a burden that we cannot place on anyone. But I suggest you keep an eye on Mr. Caelum. If we wait to see how events unfold, we may just yet discover the information we seek without putting Mr. Caelum in unnecessary danger."

Damn Ozpin and his desire to wait, but he did have a point. Skylar already had enough to worry about and one small incident simply wasn't enough proof to make the claim Ozpin even if he did provoking Skylar into it would be too dangerous.

She glanced back at the door, her gaze piercing and focused. It seemed that there was more to Skylar than meets the eye.

But for once in her life, Glynda prayed with all her heart and soul that Ozpin was WRONG.

Skylar made his way out of the main tower building, entering the courtyard of Beacon where all seemed pretty quiet, despite the fact that the school would likely be buzzing with rumors of what happened earlier. Maybe that was it though. Everyone was at class (Minus Cardin who was most likely still in the infirmary) either being told about what had transpired during lunch, or trying hard to forget it. This made Skylar pause. RWBY JNPR and the other members of SPHR had seen him as did the whole lunchroom. While he didn't expect much In terms of reprisals (expect for CRDL, whom would try to till act tough given that they were bullies after all) but he didn't want to have to explain his actions to them. worse yet would any of them understand?

Well, Blake might but that was the only given. Weiss was far too judgmental and prissy, and would probably never believe anything that he had to say on the matter Yang was besotted with him but while it was nice to have an admirer, things like this would likely burst that bubble. And Ruby being so young was probably scared by such cruelty. Granted she wasn't THAT young but a sudden change in attitude was definitely not going to do well for her optimism, even if he believed that he was a good guy.

Jaune probably wouldn't understand at all given his lack of understanding among most things at Beacon, Pyrrha was too nice and would likely try and cheer him up. Nora would problem cheer him on to do it again (and tell him break their legs next time as well) and Ren would probably be the only one to offer words of encouragement that made sense without being cheerfully optimistic but not really question what happened since he didn't get into others businesses

Paris would probably take the chance to mock Skylar for it even if he did appreciate what Skylar did, Helen would be just as bad as Weiss and Robin? Skylar stopped thinking deeply abut Robin's reaction to what he had done. Of his three teammates, Robin was probably the closest to him. She always supported him as leader but would that save him from this?

There was a time when Skylar trusted people but as the world had taught him, trust meant nothing when others had their own agenda. The world was cruel ad unforgiving taking what it wanted and giving nothing in return.

Skylar stopped in place having walked aimlessly in his thoughts. He gazed wordlessly towards the trees that surrounded the school. Tall rigged, unmoving ever gazing down at those beneath them.

Much like his peers might.

Sighing, Skylar simply continued to walk, making his way towards the bullheads, not wanting to go to class for the remainder of the day.

Meanwhile in Professor Ooblecks class, the remaining members of SPHR were listening to the absolutely riveting lecture by Beacons resident lunatic of a teacher, complete with espresso shots. Skylar hadn't been seen since the lunchroom incident and neither had any member of team CRDL While Cardins condition was beneath the notice of most students due to his antagonistic nature, the same could not be said for SPHR's missing leader

"Yes yes, prior to the Faunus revolution, more commonly known as the Faunus War, Humankind was more adamant about centralizing the Faunus population on Menagerie" Professor Oobleck explained at speeds that even Ruby could not match. It was almost hilarious

In any case, scattered across the room were PHR, with Paris taking a seat two rows higher than Jaune, Helen to Weiss right and Robin seated beside Blake and Pyrrha. While they were doing their best to pay attention their thoughts remained on their leader.

It didn't help that after the incident was over, PHR RWBY and JNPR had the following conversation

Does that really matter?" Weiss questioned Paris after Skylar left the room. "regardless of whether or not he knew if that was his semblance he still acted in quite the barbaric manor!" Weis stated haughtily going back to filing her nails as if she were discussing what was on the menu after afternoon tea.

Yang, still comforting Ruby, couldn't help but feel angry by Weiss's words. While Weiss did get along with Helen (given they both came from influential backgrounds), every time Skylar came into the conversation Weiss made it a point to criticize or otherwise be against him, not unlike how she was with Ruby. Weiss just opened her mouth like a fish for a few moments a red blush staining her cheeks before she looked away muttering curses under her breath

"What is your problem Weiss?" She all but roared "While I can understand that what Skylar did wasn't the best way to handle the situation, he was doing something tat no one else here was, fending others like Velvet from persecution. We are all shocked because Skylar is our friend but you have done nothing but criticize him without even trying to understand hi whatsoever! Even Paris as shown the slightest concern even though he would rather take the time to gloat about being the team leader." She spat at her judgmental teammate Paris for one immediately shifted back into "flirt mode" his eyes shining and a wide grin on his face "why thank you darling, how about we-" he was cut off as Yang raise an arm, activating ember Celica, with its muzzle aimed directly at Paris's face, as if daring him to continue.

The poor boy immediately shut up. It didn't help that Helen was looking at him with utter distain as well.

Robin however being who she was, immediately went on the defensive "why don't we just ask him the next time we see him. Even if he doesn't know what happened the very least we can do is support him."

Helen nodded at this. " He is our leader and most of all our friend we can't turn our back on him. Paris looked at Helen with a scathing look 'Speak for yourself Helen, he may be my friend but I'm my own leader!" he stated with a smirk on his face, proving Yang's earlier point. Helen rounded on her partner, giving him the most malicious of smirks "Yet you get scared of a girl who beat you in a fair fight." Paris's smirk washed away being replaced by a blue color spreading across his face as he remembered that Yang put him in the infirmary; and scared him not a minute ago. Yang couldn't help but smirk at the look on his face.

However the blondes gaze returned to the door that Skylar had left through her heart aching for her friend wondering even with all this encouragement, he would still see them as his friends.

While Paris had already made it clear in his opinion, as did Helen, Robin felt the worst for her partner. It reminded her of herself when she had been a child all alone with no one to rely on. Things changed of course as she had made friends before going to Beacon, but it remained that she still understood Skylar's feelings of anger and self loathing. But since he wasn't here that would have to wait until she returned to the dorms. It was one of the few places that he could be, aside from the Cliffside where her leader would go to watch the sunset.

That suddenly made the young woman smile, realizing that maybe she was going about worrying the wrong way. Despite being a team SPHR hadn't spent much time together outside of training these past few weeks. In Robin's opinion this was done because the four of them had different social circles, despite her and Skylar getting along well. of course Paris and Helen still had to learn how to get along but for the most part they at least were cordial to the others and other teams as well.

With that in mind, Robin decided that the next time SPHR was together, they would all go out in Vale to see what it had to offer to four prospective students training to be Huntsman at Beacon academy.

That night, Skylar returned to his dorm, having spent most of his time wandering Vale in an effort to clear his head. Not that it worked for the actions weighed heavily on his mind. The only productive thing he managed to do while in Vale was get cramp in his legs from waking so much. He had tried so hard to justify his actions and explain himself to his friends but he just couldn't. Like he said to Ozpin he had no idea what had happened. He could only remember the emotions he was feeling at that moment. Disgust and rage were prevalent; he wanted nothing more than to cause Cardin the pain he placed on others.

The sad part? Some twisted part of him enjoyed it, like it wasn't such a bad thing. But he didn't want to feel like that. He was training to become a Huntsman not a murderer. Some part of him wondered why Ozpin hadn't thrown him out right then and there; Ozpin was the headmaster for crying out loud. If he was willing to let this slide then what good was he in his position?

Sure it might have helped Skylar in the long run, but it did nothing to ease his frustrations out here. It was eating him alive and he just wanted it all to end

Opening his dorm door, Skylar wasn't surprised to see the room being so dark since the others were sleeping at this hour. It almost made Skylar laugh. He had spent all day and most of the early night down in the city, not really caring about anything else at the time (which must to his annoyance meant that he would have to deal with making up his assignments and home that he missed while wallowing in his pity). Sighing, Skylar gently closed the door, the door locking in place with a faint click. However the moment that he did that the light flickered on, revealing all three of his teammates sitting on their beds in their PJ's looking at Skylar with varying levels of annoyance ranging from "I just want to get some sleep" to "where the hell were you?"

"What?" Skylar uttered in surprise. What in the world were his teammates sill doing awake at this hour? They had to get up for class and the upcoming field trip to the Forever Falls that Goodwitch and Peach had set up for them. Not that Skylar was looking forward to it but he knew that academics were important to his teammates so why were they going to risk that?

Helen was the first to speak, straighten up in her bed "Care to explain where you've been all this time fearless leader? You haven't been returning any of our messages." She stated matter of fact, speaking as though she was talking to a child rather than her peer, causing said peer to blush lightly. He did not want to have this conversation so he just said "look Helen I don't have to answer to you. Its been a long day and nothing you say will get me to change my mind."

Helen blinked, before her eyes narrowed dangerously and her temper flared "What?" she all but shouted resisting the urge to up and slap her teammate and leader "we're all worried about you and you just show up at Oum knows what time doing Oum knows what and that's your excuse?" she questioned angrily.

Skylar just folded his arms giving Helen a cocky smirk "what don't tell me you were worried THAT much Princess" he chuckled with mirth "I'd thought that you'd save that attitude for Paris over here." He gestured to the other male who just glared at him for even insinuating the very idea that he and Helen would end up being in a relationship like that

Helen's mouth worked furiously before she folded her arms in anger turning away from Skylar with an angry humph.

Robin, taking a moment to asses the situation, immediately jumped in with her own thoughts "Skylar, what Helen means is that you were gone for quite a bit so we were just worried about you. Being your teammate, and partner I am curious to know what happened this afternoon but I'm not going to pry you for anything that you don't want to reveal." The black haired beauty said." she placed her hands in her lap measuring her next words very carefully. "But what I do suggest is that after the trip to Forever Fall, the four of us go out as a team and just hang out like normal teenagers." She said looking like a child on Christmas.

Skylar looked at his partner in a different light. Robin had always been a supportive one but she did have a point. They never did have a bonding moment outside of the confines of the school. Perhaps that could strengthen their bonds, and help them grow as individuals as well as a team. Smiling, Skylar responded, "It's a deal".

Oh, If you want to give ideas for the group to have a team bonding experience be my guest. I appreciate the thoughts as it makes this feels like a team effort (get it? yeah i'll show myself out). Future chapters will also fill in the backstories i have planned for the other characters, since as i mentioned thus far they havent gotten the spotlight.

As always leave your thoughts!