Hyperion - 02
-RWBY VERSE, THE KINGDOM OF VALE-
Beacon wasn't… unimpressive to say the least.
Ryuuto looked out the Bullhead and at the large castle that was Beacon Academy. If this is where he was going to be training, then there better be strong fighters here, otherwise he'd be bored.
Though if there was one thing about Beacon that Ryuuto didn't exactly… like, it would be the uniforms. It reminded him of uncomfortable pasts, things that hurt and he wished he could forget forever. Ryu took in a deep breath, steadying his nerves. The past was the past, he didn't have to focus on it anymore. The only thing important was the present… and the future.
He was interrupted from his thoughts when a hologram of Glynda appeared where a broadcast once was. "Hello, and welcome to Beacon! My name is Glynda Goodwitch." She introduced herself. "You are among a privileged few who have received the honor of being selected to attend this prestigious Academy. Our world is experiencing an incredible time of peace, and as future Huntsmen-" Yeah after a while, Ryu started to tune Glynda's voice out, he found her introduction somewhat boring. When would the initiation begin? Maybe that would be fun.
When the airship arrived, Ryu strolled out, his eyes dull in color to match his boredom. He looked around, noticing that Beacon was already going to be a place of pure chaos from Day One. He was unsure if he should sigh or laugh…
Oh, by the great Oum, this was gonna be fun.
(The Next Day)
Ryu was somewhat disappointed when he learned that Initation would be happening the next day, but he shrugged it off. He used last night to look at the people around him, get a feeling for them in the chance he gets on a Huntsman Team with any of them.
He stood in front of his new locker, pulling his axe/scoped rifle-crossbow fusion (aptly named Armageddon) out of it. He praised the great Oum for Initation not enforcing the uniform crap yet. He reviewed his possible best teammates again, and hoped his luck rolled towards them. There was Pyrrha Nikos, for one. Not for her fame, mind you, but for her skills. With her magnetism Semblance, and his own Semblance and skills; they'd be a deadly combo in his opinion. In the case they didn't get paired up on a team, he'd still aim for friendship… maybe.
There was also the Rose girl and her sister, Xiao-Long. They seemed strong, and could give him a good fight. Even if they didn't get on the same team, he'd probably like to spar and train with them.
Then there was the Schnee heiress… she was a last resort. He didn't like the Schness for their (badly hidden) racism against Faunus. Sure, he didn't see Jacques-levels of racism in Weiss, but he'd rather not take his chances.
He then heard Glynda's voice call them to Beacon Cliff. He sighed, as he walked off. He supposed that he'd just let Fate control him this time.
(Beacon Cliff)
Ryuuto kept a close eye on Ozpin, the silver-haired Headmaster made him nervous… not in a negative way, but in a way that made him anxious, excited to fight. The Headmaster of Beacon lowered his coffee-filled mug.
"For years, you have trained to become warriors, and today, your abilities will be evaluated in the Emerald Forest." Immediately after, Glynda took over the speech.
"Now, I'm sure many of you have heard rumors about the assignment of 'teams.' Well, allow us to put an end to your confusion. Each of you will be given teammates... today." Ryuuto rolled his eyes slightly, he wasn't confused on that. He already figured that out on his own.
"These teammates will be with you for the rest of your time here at Beacon. So it is in your best interest to be paired with someone with whom you can work well." Ozpin paused briefly. "That being said, the first person you make eye contact with after landing will be your partner for the next four years."
Ah. That changed things, but only slightly. He just hoped Fate would bless him with good luck.
"After you've partnered up, make your way to the northern end of the forest. You will meet opposition along the way. Do not hesitate to destroy everything in your path... or you will die."
"You will be monitored and graded through 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 pair must choose one and return to the top of the cliff. We will reguard that item, as well as your standing, and grade you appropriately. Are there any questions?"
Ryuuto looked at a young blonde man who raised his hand, seemingly to ask a question. He chuckled amusedly, having a feeling how this would end up going. He saw his platform was ready to launch, and Ryuuto braced himself, as he was shot through the air like many others.
-HYPERION/HPRN-
Falling through the sky was not pleasant, even if Ryuuto was prepared for it.
Ryuuto was falling at great speeds, and he saw every single one of his potential partners were too far to come into eye-contact with. Ryuuto was so distracted, he forgot he was heading for the floor at high speed. He, however, did not expect winds to pick up at high speeds around him and slow down his descent.
He looked up at a tree nearby once he landed, and paled slightly when he saw a familiar face.
White skin, light gray hair with black tips, a casual black shirt with jagged gray stripes, gray jeans, and black dress shoes? Blue-green eyes like the ocean? Yeah, that was Nero Felixis. Ryuuto tried to find his voice, the shock of seeing his old friend from his Atlas days making him stiff like a tree. "N-Nero? Is that you?"
"Yeah…" Nero's voice was calm, but strained. Ryuuto knew why. He hurt Nero, and his friends from Atlas when he took the path of an Assassin. "Didn't expect to see you here, Ryu."
"Same here… If you're here, that means…" Nero nodded at Ryuuto's half-spoken question.
"Yeah, they're here too. Pearl and Hades. I thought I felt a familiar Aura, and here we are." Nero sighed, jumping down from the tree. "Come on, Pearl and Hades are waiting for me… and by extention, you, Partner."
"Right." Ryuuto hesitantly nodded. But as soon as they began to walk, they were surrounded by Beowolves. The RN duo sighed, cursing their luck. "Fight?" Ryuuto asked.
"Fight." Nero nodded. Ryuuto drew Armageddon and Nero drew his Sonic Daggers. Then they charged towards their Grimm adversaries with zero mercy.