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Chapter 6 team S.C.E.N

"Adam Taurus, Miltia Malachite, Melanie Malachite and Roman Torchwick you four retrieved the four white rooks from today you will be known as team AMMR lead by Adam Taurus, congratulations young man" Adam shook Ozpin hand "thank you professor" and turned to his new team "now I am the leader hah" both Melanie and Miltia both turned there heads away while roman did a slow clap as Adam approached.

Ozpin looked at the girls "Salem Velaros, Cinder Fall, Emerald Sustrai and Neo Politan you four picked up the four black knight pieces and from today you are team SCEN led by Salem Velaros" Salem was suddenly startled by the sudden announcement and froze for a moment; then she felt a slap on her back pushing her forward Salem turned to see Emerald pushing her with a grin on her face.

"go on team leader" emerald smirked, Salem walked forward and approached the professor "are you sure about this professor" Ozpin put one hand on her shoulder and gave a small smile "I'm sure you will do your team proud young lady"; Salem felt a wave of nervousness flash over her as she returned to her new team.

"well guys looks like we're stuck together now" Salem said nervously all the girls smiled "I'm sure you'll lead us well Salem" cinder said with a smile, Neo nodded and held her scroll up "I'm sure you'll do great boss" and gave Salem a warm closed eyed smile; Emerald put hand on her shoulder with a grin "so what's our first job o leader of ours" Salem looked at them and smiled back "food, I'm starving" everyone laughed and headed off the stage towards the cafeteria.

Later that evening

All the girl were sleeping in their room, Salem couldn't get the events of the day out of her head, the grim that spoke to her, she remembered its words as clear as if it just spoke "I… remember… you" those words broke Salem from her sleep and she shot up from her bed in a cold sweat and heavy breathing.

Salem took a moment to collect herself, luckily it seemed like she didn't wake any of the other girls up. She decided to check her watch; the time read 12:30am. "maybe some fresh air will do me some good" she thought to herself. So, she got up as quietly as she could, put on her tracksuit pants and black t-shirt and left.

There was an eeriness to beacon after dark, as she walked through the corridor, she noticed a door that looked like it led outside, but she was on the second floor. She approached the door to discover it was a balcony and standing over it was professor Ozpin sipping his coffee while staring at the shattered moon.

Salem approached him, "do you know why the moon shattered" said the professor not turning around; Salem stood beside him and looked at the moon and before she had a chance to answer he spoke again "neither do I, there are many theories and stories surrounding it but it's always remained a mystery; someday I'd like to know the truth.

The professor turned to Salem "so why are you wandering the halls so late at night miss velaros" Salem looked at the ground "sir have you ever heard a grim talk before" Ozpin raised an eyebrow "no I can't say I have personally as far as I'm aware, grim lack the necessary vocal cords that allow speech" Salem words burst out of her "then why did one speak to me!" there was a mix of anger and desperation in her tone. Ozpin tuned to Salem fully "come to my office we'll talk more" Salem nodded and followed the professor.

They arrived at Ozpin's office and he sat down at his desk "please continue" he gestured a hand to a chair opposite him. Salem walked over and sat down "ok I had just landed from the launch pad and as I hit the forest floor I heard several grim stalking my position; I readied myself for a fight when four beowolfs came out of the trees, I quickly dispatched two of them but then…" Salem paused.

"just like the night my parents were taken; one of the beowolf's eyes went silver and it spoke to me" for the first time since she had met Ozpin, he changed his expression from calm to concern "and what did this grim say if I may ask".

Salem hesitated "it said… it said that it remembered me, it even named me and what's worse it joked about my parent's abduction" there was an unsettling anger in Ozpins eyes, but he remained his somewhat calm demeanour. "was there anything else it said", Salem shook her head "no after that cinder arrived and took care of the two beowolfs, i don't think she heard it though".

Salem fidgeted with her fingers "sir do you know anything about this silver eyed entity that's keeps plaguing my life". Ozpin took a moment to process what he had just heard "I see that was quite the ordeal, to put it bluntly we don't actually know a lot about the silver eyes, all that we do know is; for as long as grim have been around rumours of silver eyes have been around; along with a figure we don't know who are what it is only that its come to be known as 'the red reaper'.

The name sent a icy chill done Salem's spine "and what do you think this silver eyes or red reaper wants with me" Ozpin shook his head "honestly I have no idea but I would be extra cautious from here on out, come to me if anything similar happens in the future" Salem nodded "good well you should get some rest classes start tomorrow. "alright professor goodnight" Salem bowed and went back to her room.

The next morning

'beep' 'beep' beep' the sound of an alarm clock resonated around the room followed by several groans as the four girls awoke from there slumber each doing various stretches and yawns; emerald rubbed her eyes "morning team" she stretched "what time is it "cinder checked her watch "seven thirty, classes start at nine" emerald let out a huge sigh "this is going to be every day isn't it" cinder chuckled "I'm afraid so".

Neo was next to sit up she waved at the girls while rubbing her eyes with the other hand and the girls smiled and waved back. Salem was the last to wake; she sat up but the look on her face looked like she hadn't slept a wink (she hadn't) emerald noticed first "wow Salem you look you had a wild night" Salem waved off the comment "I'm fine I'm just a poor sleeper, anyway good morning team lets do our best today"

"first things first we need a good breakfast, what do you guys think" everyone nodded in unison and headed off to the cafeteria.

After breakfast the team headed for their first period with professor port for grim studies. "so what do you think we will learn in this class" Salem says as they walked in and found a seat "ah a good question miss" a voice boomed from behind them and everyone turned at the same time to see a short round man with a big grey moustache, grey eyebrows and grey hair.

The professor moved his way to the front of the class "my name is professor Port and from today I will be teaching you how to prepare yourself against the menace that is the grim so get out your notebooks as I tell you how to survive based off my experiences as a huntsmen.

The whole class let out a choir of sighs as the professor began telling the class the time, he beat a beowolf with his bare hands. The story was obviously exaggerated at least that's what Salem thought as she already fought beowolfs and she knew just how much physically stronger they were to humans, so this had to be made up right?

"you miss Velaros" Salem's eyes snapped to the professors who was staring at her "I'm sorry what was that sir?" the professor sighed "pay attention, now can you tell me where the grim come from?" Salem shook her head "no sir I'm not sure but they must come from somewhere".

Port nodded "not a bad answer your right though they do come from somewhere, but no one knows where our how they come to be, so make sure you learn all you can in my class as it could be the difference between life and death" just as he finished the bell rang "well that's it for this class I look forward to seeing you all next time".

"man that was dull I thought I was going to fall into a coma" emerald said as they walked through the halls "I'm sure there is something we can learn from professor Port" cinder spoke up, emerald turned to cinder "like what 'how to talk a wooden horse to sleep?'" Cinder shot back "I mean you don't get to the professors age as a huntsmen if you aren't skilled" Emerald huffed and looked away "you have a point, but does he have to talk about himself."

Neo tapped Emerald on the shoulder with her scroll up "cinder is right give the professor a chance" giving Emerald a smile "fiiine you win" as she sighed in defeat. Cinder turned to Salem "are you okay, you seemed kind of out of it in there" Salem looked at Cinder "yeah I'm fine I'm just kind of zoned out today" before cinder could respond Emerald jumped in "well you better zone back in because its battle practice with Professor Goodwitch next" Salem nodded "don't worry I'm ready to blow some steam off".

"good I wouldn't mind going a round with you myself" emerald grinned "we'll have to see about that emerald" and Salem grinned back, then they made their way to the practice room.

When they arrived, they saw a large cylindrical room circle arena in the middle with stands encompassing the out edge of the arena and there stood professor Goodwitch in the middle with her stern-as-always look

"hello students and welcome to your practice class, in here you will learn to better hone your own individual skills by sparring with your fellow classmates" the professor paused and shifted her glasses up her nose and looked at the students.

"let me be clear this is purely meant for training purposes only if I see students going too far or purposefully trying to injure there classmate will be severely punished am I clear" the whole class silently nodded "good now for our first pair it shall be Adam Taurus and Salem Velaros you two move to the centre, everyone else go the stands watch and learn.

Salem paused when she heard her name especially since she would be up against Adam who she hadn't sparred with since signal. Her train of thought was broken when she heard Adam speak "come on Salem lets see how much you have improved since signal" as he twirled his sword in his sheath; suddenly a wave of competitiveness washed over Salem and she ginned at Adam "very well Adam let's do this" and she made her way to her side of the arena.

Professor moved to the centre of the two "let me explain the rules you will notice on the boards above you these will show how much aura you have; green means your fine, yellow means you should rethink your strategy and red will means your aura will be depleted leaving you vulnerable; the match will be called when the first persons aura reaches the red; is that understood".

Both shouted "yes" at the same time; the professor then walked out of the arena and stood at the edge "very well you may begin in 5" Salem readied herself twirling her twinblade slowly "4" Adam took a stance one hand hovering over his sheath one foot forward and foot back "3" they both lowered themselves "2" both stopped breathing, watching each-others subtle movements "1"

In a burst of uncanny speed both clashed in the middle, sparks flew as they made contact Salem had landed her attack first before Adam could unsheathe so he blocked the downward swing with the flat of his sword. They stood there for a moment grunting and pushing against one another's weapon trying to out muscle the other, but Adam was physically stronger as he pushed harder Salem was forced to lower giving Adam enough room to sweep kick Salem tripping her up.

Adam took the second to unsheathe his sword and make a slash at Salem's neck but she rolled backwards and onto her feet and in the fraction of a second that it took to come out of the roll Adam was in Salem's face going for a low slash; Salem held her weapon close to her chest blocking the hit and pushing her back. They both took a second to breath.

"Not bad Salem you have improved since signal" Adam breaking the silence; Salem grinned "you've seen nothing yet" Salem twisted he weapon and hit split into two Adam grinned back "lets see what you can do" and they both clashed again Salem only blocking with one hand this time.

Salem let Adam's strength push her down, as she got down on one knee she grinned and with a lightning fast upper slash with the other half past Adam's guard and slashed his upper torso.

The slash caused his aura meter to dip just above yellow; Adam jumped back this though time it was Salem in his face but before she could slash; Adam pointed his sheath at Salem's stomach and fired a shotgun blast at point blank causing her to fly to the other end of the room and land on the floor.

Salem picked herself up and cracked her neck, her expression changed to anger. Slowly her blades began to levitate and reattach itself Adam stood there waiting like a patient instructor as Salem approached her weapon started spinning faster and faster until it was just a blur of grey and with one finger pointed at Adam the blade flew over.

Adam blocked the initial attack but the rapid succession of highspeed blocks would have been tiring for anyone, so Adam waited for the moment of hesitation. Then it happened a slight wobble in the attack was enough to slip past the whirling dervish and straight for Salem. But just before he could strike, he froze and noticed Salem had one hand pointed at him; he smiled "well played" Salem never responded only clenched a fist and it began to glow.

Salem launched an aura filled punch right into Adam's gut which caused him to arch but she held him there preparing to charge another one this time though Adam fought with every ounce of strength he had and raised his sword just enough to block the punch, then Adam began to glow red.

This surprising burst of energy broke Salem's hold of him and before she could react, Adam slashed his sword towards Salem and a destructive wave of energy collided with her causing her to fly into a pillar and she collapsed onto the ground.

"and that's the match" the Professor said as Salem stood up clutching her side and walked to the centre noticing her aura was almost entirely depleted on her screen while Adam's hovered just over red "the winner is Adam Taurus but nevertheless that was a good match, I hope all of you students learned something, we'll take a ten minute break and we'll reconvene" Professor Goodwitch turned to Salem that was an excellent match, keep training and you'll make a great huntress someday" Salem gave the professor a tiered smile.

Adam approached Salem and stuck his hand out "that was a damn good match Salem I can't believe how much you have improved since signal, that took everything I had to beat you; ill have to be careful or you'll be teaching me to fight".

Salem turned to Adam, shook his hand and smiled "well I had an excellent teacher but was that last attack necessary" Adam raised an eyebrow "you're one to talk stringing me up and belting me like I was a sand bag" they both looked at each other with stern expressions then they both broke down and started laughing .

After the laughter had subsided Adam spoke "no but in all seriousness you really have gotten stronger. Salem blushed a little "thank you Adam I had a great match" and gave Adam a bow.

Salem returned to the stands to join her team; cinder rushed up to her "that was amazing Salem I knew you were strong but that was insane" Salem chuckled nervously as she rubbed her head "thanks cin but I still lost I still have a lot to learn".

Cinder smiled back "that's what you've got us for, isn't that right team" ;Neo nodded with a smile and emerald gave a thumbs up "damn straight" Salem smiled back at her team "thank you guys" and she sat down and rested while the other students sparred.

After several practice matches; the bell rang for end of class and the beginning of lunch. The professor turned to the class "that's it for today; for thoes who sparred today well done, and for those who did not I hope you took notes as you may be paired with against these students in the future and knowing is half the battle; remember that".

As they left emerald was agitated "I really wanted to let loose in there I'm certain the professor dislikes me" Cinder turned to emerald "I'm sure that's not the case, I mean none of the rest of us got to spar today and there is always tomorrow" emerald sighed "I suppose" Salem spoke up "hey emerald I don't mind if we have a few rounds at the gym later" emerald's face lit up and she grinned "your on boss"

"so, what's our next class after" Salem asked as they ate "semblance training" cinder spoke up; Salem turned to cinder "who is the professor" Cinder shrugged "I don't know it doesn't say; which is strange in my opinion" Salem looked puzzled "hmm maybe it was a last minute change and they haven't updated it to our scrolls" cinder shrugged "maybe I suppose we'll find out when we get there"

The students arrived at a large rectangular room with all sorts of equipment, from practice dummies, hoops dangling from the ceiling and various other objects neatly scattered around the room. However, there was one thing missing; where was the professor?

A moment passed then the sound of heels clacking against the stone floor behind them, the students turned to see a woman approaching, she had he most piercing blue eyes, her snow white hair and porcelain white skin the students had ever seen, she wore a white skirt that went to the knees and a white long-sleeved shirt.

She stopped at the students "hello students and welcome to semblance training, I am professor Wiess Schnee and im very eager to see what you can do" and she gave the students a smile "in this class I'll assess your semblance and make individual training schedules to help hone your individual talents, now who would like to demonstrate their semblance to me" and a small grin appeared in her face but Salem noticed and it gave her a chill that she didn't understand.

Emerald raised her hand the professor nodded "very well what's your semblance?" Emerald responded "my semblance is blink professor I can teleport short distances" Weiss nodded "very well whenever you're ready"

Emerald lowered herself and then vanished and a second later she reappeared behind the professor "interesting, that's quite the ability" the professor said not turning around "but its predictable" and where emerald was stood a white circle appeared at her feet and suddenly, she froze "what the?"

Emerald said genuinely confused as to what happened; the professor turned to emerald "and that is your first lesson" the circle disappeared.

emerald looked up in anger then blinked; the professor raised an eyebrow and placed another glyph on the ground, but emerald reappeared in the same placed and punched the professor in the face knocking her back a bit "lesson received" emerald spoke with an angry grin.

Wiess paused then wiped a small red line off her face and smiled "you're a quick study" she then turned to the class "emerald re-join your class; now then I'll go by everyone and we'll discuss your semblances".

Emerald returned to her team and Neo approached with a concerned look on her face with her scroll up "are you ok Emerald?".

Emerald put a hand on Neo's head and gave her a smile "I'm fine Neo I just lost my temper" Neo smiled and typed on her scroll "that was a pretty good shot btw" emerald let out a little laugh "you know it"

One by one the professor went by the students in a line and asked them about their semblances eventually coming to the four girls "and you?" as she pointed at cinder "my semblance is fire professor" Wiess looked at cinder with intrigue "hmm interesting would you show me" cinder stretched her hand out flat and a small flame appeared from the centre of her hand.

Wiess studied the flame for a moment "very good; and what about you?" as she moved on to Neo who held up her scroll "my semblance is barrier I can make a ball of protection around me or others" the professor smiled "that's a lovely semblance would you show me?"

Neo nodded and put her arms out and a ball of energy surrounded herself" Wiess looked at it and knocking on it a few times "that's a very nice semblance indeed, make sure to keep your friends safe" Neo smiled at the professor and nodded.

Lastly the professor came to Salem "and last but not least what about you?" Salem responded "my semblance is telekinesis professor" there was a sudden spark of excitement in the professor's eyes "really that's interesting would you demonstrate please"

Salem was kind of put off by the sudden plea "sure" and with her hand pointed at the professors scroll she flicked her hand up and it started to float above her hand before coming down to rest "its you?" Weiss whispered under her breath; Salem barely catching anything "what was that professor?" the professor shook her head "it's nothing I was just noting your semblance; alright students I'm finishing class early so I can make your training schedules for next time class dismissed".

"well professor Schnee is interesting" Salem commented as the girls wandered the halls "she's a bitch" Emerald jumped in; everyone snapped to emerald in response, but she only smiled "but she knows it, I think I'm going to like her".

Back in the classroom

"I can't believe I'd run into her so soon I need to be smart about this, first I must report this; she's going to be so impressed with me" Weiss happily thought to herself and began going over her new students semblances "this year has a great selection" and she started writing down the training schedules.

Later that evening

The girls were relaxing in their room waiting for sleep to eventually find them "well that was an exhausting day and its just the first day" Salem broke the silence. Emerald spoke up "well you're the only one of us that actually did anything exhausting"

Salem nodded in response "I suppose but I mean you did slug that professor, so at least your day wasn't completely boring" Emerald chuckled "haha you got a point Salem, it did feel good though" everyone laughed a little "well goodnight team" as Salem was about to fall asleep she saw Cinder stretching and noticed a small white line across the top of her wrist before hiding back into her sleeve.

Salem was too tired at this point to ask about it, so she turned on her back and slowly her eyes got heavier and heavier until she found unconsciousness.

And that's the end of chapter 4 I hope you all enjoyed reading it, I apologize if it isn't great It's my first time writing a slice of life chapter. In any case thank you for reading it and I'll see you in the next chapter.