-Morning. Vale. Signal City-

-Souma Uchiha's POV-

I place my violin back in my case after practicing, I look outside my window to see bustling city filed with pedestrians walking down the streets, cars driving by I can see students making their way to the academy. Hmm, so this is the city life.

I got dress in my school uniform, and made my way towards the mess hall. I see Lily and her friends waving at me, beckoning me to sit with them. I smile and make my way towards them.

Yesterday when I played the violin I heard applause coming from outside I open my door to see a small group and a familiar face, there I met Lily and her friends. She introduce her friends to me.

One is a Faunus boy name Trevor Gale, a young man in the same grade with Lily. A Snake Faunus, he has scales on his arms and snake-like pupils. He was surprise that I wasn't scared of him considering many of the other students assumed he was a bully due to his features. I smile when I saw that he is a casual lad with an interesting personality. He was one of the student I had met the last time I visited the academy.

He told me he liked the music I had played.

Next is a young human girl with short vibrant red hair, her name is Samantha Roger. She looks at me with sparkles in her eyes when she heard me played the violin and was impressed that I enrolled to Signal Academy at such a young age. She had heard that someone defeated Lily but never got a chance to meet me.

Lastly a young girl by the name of Ana Bells wearing oval glasses she has a book worm appearance to her with her long black hair...she's been looking at me rather oddly but I simply ignored her.

When I arrived at their, I begun to notice stares from the other students in the mess hall.

Jacob move slightly giving me a place to seat, I sit between Jacob and Samantha. I see her eating her food with a wide smile on her face, I look to see Lily smiling as she see me and next to her Ana is reading her book after she's done eating...a light eater huh?

Lily: "So you got your stuff ready for first day at school?"

I smile and nod.

Souma: "Oh yes I have, I have to meet my father first and have a talk with the principal."

Samantha: "Your dad is right?"

I nod to her question.

Souma: "Yes, my father is Taiyang Xiao Long."

Trevor: "That's so cool, your dad is one of the strongest teacher as well as an excellent Huntsman in the academy."

Hearing him say that does put a smile on my face.

Souma: "...Hmm, is it me or are they looking at us?"

I whisper to them, they slowly look around to see students looking at us well...mostly me, most of those gazes came from the females.

Ana: "...Well..they are curious as to why a young boy such as yourself is wearing the academy uniform. Also your violin play last night attracted many listeners."

She said it with a faint voice.

Souma: "...I see..but that doesn't explain the girls."

Samantha then smack my back with a smile.

Samantha: "Oh that's easy! That's because you're cute ahahahahaha."

I was surprise how straightforward she is..I turn to see Ana covering her face with her book while Lily looks away whistling.

Trevor...he's stuffing his face with his food.

After we have our breakfast. We left the dorm and make our way to the academy. I look around to see how lively the city is. I have to admit every time I come to the city I'm always impress by how small the world truly is.

I see students all around us smiling and talking, some of them are discussing about weapon construction...so these are the future Huntsmen and Huntresses...well then I guess I better start making a name of myself.

I look next to me to see Ana walking next to me...I have to admit I am curious about her, she doesn't look like she has a desire to be a Huntress but then again who am I to judge. She turn to look at me as she caught me staring at her.

Ana: "Yes?"

I can see her eyes behind her glasses...her blue eyes for a moment...it was as if she looking into my soul.

Souma: "Nothing...just curious on what you're reading."

Ana then looks at the book and smile slightly.

Ana: "Oh this,well...it's a book about weapons. I'm trying to learn what weapons would be suitable for me."

Souma: "I see, well my mother uses a scythe and so does my sister. My other sister well she prefer her fists to do the talking. I prefer using a sword or a katana...though I have been practicing with a gun..*Shrug* I'll see I guess."

She then chuckle lightly.

Lily appear behind us with a glint in her eyes.

Lily: "Oh my what's this, our young Ana is talking to a boy and is having a good time?"

Samantha: "Why you're right my dearest friend! Who would have thought our shy little Ana is able to have a conversation with a boy."

Lily and Samantha place their arm around each other while grinning. Jacob nods while smiling with his eyes close.

Trevor: "Ah yes..I remember it took me a few days for her to speak to me...ah such fate! Have she discovered love!"

Ana slam a book on Jacob's face, she turn to glare at the two girls...the two girls begins sweating and chuckle nervously.

Lily: "Hey..Sam! we're gonna be late...um..let's run."

Samantha: "Yea...your right...WE'LL SEE YOU LATER!"

The two girls left us as they ran...Trevor on the other hand was seeing stars.

Ana glares at their back with a tinged of red on her face.

Souma: "Yo...Trevor..you still alive?"

I crouch down as I look at him, I poke his cheeks and he's started making snake sounds.

Ana: "Ignore him, let's go!"

Ana grab my wrist and we continue on...I've not yet arrive at the academy and already interesting stuff happen.

-Tai Xiao Long's POV-

I've arrived at Signal Academy waiting for my son, the girls wanted to follow to check up on him but I told them to continue their training if they ever hope to catch up to Souma.

As I see the students walking pass me while greeting me. I smile but I've yet to see Souma.

Hmm...what's that?

Lily: "HI !"

Samantha: "MORNING !"

I see two girls running pass me leaving dust behind...what was that all about?

Ah..there he is.

I see Souma...who's that girl next to him...oh Ana Bells. The quiet girl that aced academic wise last year. Her combat prowess is good but still have room for improvement. Though as I recall, she hardly talk to anyone beside her close friends.

Souma: "Dad!"

I see my son walk up to me smiling, Ana looks at me and give her greeting.

Ana: "Morning ."

Tai: "And to you too, thanks for hanging out with my son."

Ana: "Oh no, it's no problem."

She got slightly fluster and started to act nervously, I hold her shoulder to calm her.

She calm herself.

Ana: "Um..well it's best that I leave you two alone. I'll see you later Souma."

She bow and left us.

I look at my son with a big grin on my face.

Tai: "Well, well you haven't even start your class and I see you hitting on girls already...though didn't expect her to be your type."

I see my son scowl at me

Souma: "What do you mean by that? She's a friend of Lily. We're staying in the same dormitory also what type did you expect in the first place?"

I place my arm around my son and smile...I lightly jab his shoulder.

Tai: "Oh come now, I know you have a thing for older women. You been pretty attached to your mother as of late."

*BANG*

I felt a fist on my face...I hit the floor with with a bump on my face.

Tai: "Ooooow."

Souma: "You shouldn't stuff like that to your son...I'll definitely tell her what you said I'm sure she'll appreciate your comment."

I felt shiver down my spine...as I see a dark aura emitting from him.

Tai: "Ahahaha two can play that game. I'll tell Yang and Ruby that you're with a girl."

Souma: "HAH! As if that means anything! My sisters will believe in me more than you."

He said it with a smug look on his face as he point his finger at me.

Tai: "Is that so? Well then enough of that, we better meet the principal now, he wants to see you."

Souma: "Ok."

I look around to see students laughing and giggling as they saw our..."conversation".

Okay..that was embarrassing.

-Principal's Office-

-Souma Uchiha's POV-

As I enter the Principal's Office I see an elderly man in a suit sitting while signing some documents.

Principal: "Ah Souma my boy, you're here. My name is Mark Lakes, I've received your recommendation letter from a friend of mine stating that you are a gifted young man and rightfully so considering I recalled last year you defeated on of the top student here in the academy. Many were curious to know who you are."

Souma: "You flatter me sir...I still have room to improve which is why I'm grateful for the opportunity given to me to learn at this academy."

Principal: "Ahahahahaha! Strong and yet humble, you'll make a fine Huntsman young man."

The principal gave a roaring laugh, I turn to see my dad give a thumbs up.

Principal: "Now then regarding your class, you've been given special privilege due to your talent and we wish to cultivate it so bring us to your teacher in charge."

I look at the principal pressing a button on his telecom.

Principal: "Bring him in."

A door open behind me, I turn to see Uncle Qrow standing behind me while grinning.

Tai: "Qrow!"

Principal: "Qrow will be your teacher-in-charge since he has quite a disruptive attitude...but nonetheless he is an excellent teacher."

Souma "...Is there a different school I can transfer?"

*BONK*

I felt a sharp pain on my head as I felt uncle Qrow's fist hits my head.

Qrow: "We've not seen each other for weeks and not even a hello."

I stick out my tongue.

Souma: "I rather have mom teach me than you."

Qrow: "Why you..."

I see him clenched his fist, our eyes begin to spark as we glare at each other.

Souma: "As I recall I kicked your butt a couple of time."

Qrow: "Wow, big words from a little boy that rely on strange magic...also I kicked your butt far more than you did."

Souma: "HA! All I hear is a sound of a sore loser...those were the wins you struggled to get remember."

As we bicker, dad and the principal looks at us with sweat drop.

Principal: "...These two...are they always like this."

Tai: "...ha..aha..yes."

Principal: "Well this will be interesting to see."

-Later that day-

Qrow: "COME ON! PUT YOUR MUSCLE INTO IT! 3 MORE LAPS!"

Souma: "YOU'RE INSANE MAKING ME DRAG THIS TIRE ON THE TRACK!"

Qrow: "Stop with your excuses and run already here some encouragement!"

I see Qrow push a button turrets slowly appear from the ground aiming at me..

Qrow: "Don't worry it won't hurt!"

*BANG BANG BANG BANG BANG X 2*

-Later that day-

Souma: "Finally a break."

*BAM*

Qrow: "Alright time to brush your studies. I want you to write the physiology of the Grimms that I've mark on your book. I want it by the end of the week."

I flip the pages and grind my teeth.

Souma: "THE WHOLE BOOK IS MARKED!"

-Later That Day...*Sips Tea*-

Lily: "You look like shit Souma."

My face is currently lying on the table face down...I'm contemplating how to get even...I then hear Jacob whistling behind me.

Trevor: "That's a lot of books..."

Ana: "I see your first day is an impact full day."

Samantha: "AHAHAHAHA! HE LOOKS LIKE SHIT!"

I release all my stress on Samantha, I grab her shoulder and shake her like a mad man.

Samantha: "AHHH! HELP! HE'S GOING MAD!"

The others laughs at her predicament.

Lily: "You know what! how about you close your book and we hit the town! I know a nice cafe where can just chill."

Souma: "But we have curfew."

Samantha: "So?"

Souma: "Yea you're right let's blow this joint."

Ana: "Alright, let me pack my stuffs first."

Souma: "..."

I look at her feeling surprise.

Ana: "What?"

Souma: "Didn't expect you to be a rebel type...I thought you would be the type that goes home and lock herself in her room."

She then gave me her rare laugh.

Ana: "Is that so? Well there are also times where I wish to get out and see the world."

See the world...

Souma: "Is that why you decided you wanted be a Huntress to see the world...if you don't mind me asking?"

She looks at me and smile with her eyes close.

Ana: "Yes, It's one of the reason also my parents are Huntsmen."

Souma: "Ah...I see."

For a second there...I think we were having a moment.

Meanwhile the three stooges where discussing something behind our back.

Lily: "I bet you ten Liens that they'll be dating at the end of the year."

Samantha: "Oh you're on! I raise it by ten and say they'll be dating within six months."

Trevor: "I bet that Ana will be the one to confess."

And with that...my school life had begun..thinking back, it was truly an innocent time...deep down as I look back I wish it would last forever...but like all life...all good things must come to an end.

To Be Continue...

Author: "(Luciano Pavarotti - Nessun Dorma) Must...Keep...Writing...Must..Finish...Volume 0...Gods and Readers give me strength."